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District 8 Update #34 – HRM Parking changes, Short term rental regulations, 2020 Election information, Fair Wage/Living Wage and Social Value Framework, Taking BLK Gottingen and more!

Hello all, At the time of sending this update Hurricane Teddy is currently categorized to arrive to Nova Scotia as a Tropical Storm, make sure you are registered for hfxALERT, to receive urgent and non-urgent public alerts by phone, email or text.  Important notifications and information on Muncipal services related to the Hurricane can be […]

District 8 Update #34 – HRM Parking changes, Short term rental regulations, 2020 Election information, Fair Wage/Living Wage and Social Value Framework, Taking BLK Gottingen and more! Read More »

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District 8 Update #33 – Robie Street construction, Young-Kaye-Isleville changes, 2020 Election information, Construction Noise Survey, and more!

Hello all, I hope you are staying safe and healthy. Last week I announced that I will be seeking re-election this fall. It is hard to believe that it has been almost four years since first being elected and I am looking forward to sharing my vison with you as we get closer to the

District 8 Update #33 – Robie Street construction, Young-Kaye-Isleville changes, 2020 Election information, Construction Noise Survey, and more! Read More »

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District 8 Update #32 – Cornwallis taskforce recommendations, Walk, Ride and Roll to Africville Protest, Halifax Transit Mask requirement, Happy Pride and more!

List of events and notices – here’s what is included: Update: Response to COVID-19: Halifax Mobility Response – Streets and Spaces Slow Street Implementation: Public Libraries now open! Recreation programming, recreation centres and summer camps HRM Parking Permits Halifax Transit Mask requirement Reopening toolkits HRM Parking Permits Centre Plan Package B Task Force on the

District 8 Update #32 – Cornwallis taskforce recommendations, Walk, Ride and Roll to Africville Protest, Halifax Transit Mask requirement, Happy Pride and more! Read More »

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District 8 Update #31 – Mobility Response, Halifax Transit increased capacity, Updates for Parks & Recreation, Paid parking and enforcement resuming June 1st + more!

List of events and notices – here’s what is included: Update: Residential and Commercial Taxes Due June 1st Response to COVID-19: Halifax Mobility Response – Streets and Spaces Slow Street Implementation Updates for Parks & Recreation Paid parking and enforcement resuming June 1st Halifax Transit increased capacity Small Business Reopening and Support Grant Reopening toolkits

District 8 Update #31 – Mobility Response, Halifax Transit increased capacity, Updates for Parks & Recreation, Paid parking and enforcement resuming June 1st + more! Read More »

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District 8 Update #30 – 2020 Budget Info, Heritage Day at Africville, Public Hearing, Community events, and more!

Hello subscribers! I know I know, it’s been a whole since my last update and I apologize for that. So I hope the information included below is helpful. Can’t believe we are already in mid-February! Lots of updates and events happening around HRM.  Thanks for your patience! List of events and notices – here’s what

District 8 Update #30 – 2020 Budget Info, Heritage Day at Africville, Public Hearing, Community events, and more! Read More »

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District 8 Update #29 – Short term rental survey, Veith House Annual Hydrostone Tree Lighting, Chief of Police apology, Municipal Role in Supporting Food Security Report, and more!

List of events and notices – here’s what is included: Update: Survey regarding short-term rentals Annual Fall Street Leaf Cleanup Program. Volunteering on municipal boards and committees Parking permit restrictions for winter season Chief of Police apology to the African Nova Scotian community Veith House Annual Hydrostone Tree Lighting The Community Health Team Free Programs

District 8 Update #29 – Short term rental survey, Veith House Annual Hydrostone Tree Lighting, Chief of Police apology, Municipal Role in Supporting Food Security Report, and more! Read More »

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District 8 Update #28 – Merv Sullivan Naturalization, Transit Fare changes, Shape Your Budget Survey, Community events, and more!

List of events and notices – here’s what is included: Update: Merv Sullivan Naturalization Strategy Tax Relief for Non-Profit Organizations Program 2020-2021 Transit Fare Changes Shape Your Budget Survey Emera Oval Jobs Casserole Luncheon St Margaret of Scotland Church Out & Equal Job Fair MSVU Art Gallery exhibition Africville: A Spirit That Lives On The

District 8 Update #28 – Merv Sullivan Naturalization, Transit Fare changes, Shape Your Budget Survey, Community events, and more! Read More »

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District 8 Update #27 – Participatory Budget Vote Night is on! Family over Fame 3rd Community Day, 36th Annual Africville Reunion, Halifax Pride Festival Events + more!

Hello All! District 8 Participatory Budget Vote Night is on! Taking place Tuesday, July 23rd from 6:00 – 8:00pm in the gym at the Community YMCA (civic address 2269 Gottingen Street, use the Prince William St. entrance around the corner). Any District 8 resident in attendance can vote, even kids! There is no age limit.

District 8 Update #27 – Participatory Budget Vote Night is on! Family over Fame 3rd Community Day, 36th Annual Africville Reunion, Halifax Pride Festival Events + more! Read More »