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District 8 Update #43 – Parental Leave, District 8 Participatory Budget Vote Night, 4th Annual Hydrostone Haul, Traffic Calming Assessments Map, and more!

I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. With many residents throughout HRM being impacted by the recent wildfires in HRM and our Province, the Municipality moving into recovery efforts, I want to thank all of the first responders, community members, and organizations who didn’t hesitate to come to the aid […]

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District 8 Update #42 – Winter Update and Tips, Viola Desmond Legacy Art Project, Short-Term Rental Survey 2022, Volunteer Awards deadline and more!

Winter is officially here! Last week we had our first snowstorm of the season and saw just over 30cm of snow! Winter weather brings some extra challenges to us all. Here are some reminders and tips that may help you, and those who are working hard to clear our streets to keep us safe. For

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District 8 Update #41 – Centre Plan Public Hearing, Windsor Street Exchange Redevelopment Engagement, Cornwallis Street renaming survey, and more!

Update: COVID-19 Related information HRM’s COVID-19 Events Recovery Program for Non-Profit Organizations Halifax Regional Council resumes in-person meetings Africville Active Transportation Project Public Hearings Centre Plan Public Hearing The Windsor Street Exchange Redevelopment Engagement (Phase 2) Africville Active Transportation Project Attend the Volunteer Conference Survey for Street Name Suggestions – Cornwallis Street Council Highlights from

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District 8 Update #40 – Shelter Statement, Victoria Hall Public Hearing, Mobile special waste depot events, and more.

I have heard from many residents from across HRM and beyond about the awful and frustrating situation that unfolded between protestors and police last week. As we move forward, we cannot have a repeat of the events that took place August 18th. HRM’s decision to provide notice to residents living in temporary shelters in HRM

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District 8 Update #39 – Defunding Survey, Africville Interpretive Panels, Centre Plan Update Package B, and more!

Subcommittee to Define Defunding the Police Please take a moment to share your feedback to inform the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners’ subcommittee to Define Defunding Police to help clearly define what defunding means, and help guide further conversation and decision-making on this matter. July 2020, the Board of Police Commissioners received a staff presentation

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District 8 Update #38 – Windsor Exchange Development Info, Crisis Shelters, Africville Visioning Process and Infill Project, HRM Covid-19 Information, and more.

Windsor Exchange Development Info and Engagement sessions The Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment project involves the redesign of the intersection of Bedford Highway, Windsor Street and Lady Hammond Road, this project will also allow for the expansion of Active Transportation connections and transit priority measures through the Windsor Street Exchange The design process is underway and

District 8 Update #38 – Windsor Exchange Development Info, Crisis Shelters, Africville Visioning Process and Infill Project, HRM Covid-19 Information, and more. Read More »

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District 8 Update #37 – Speed limit changes, Victoria Hall development clarification, Route #7 Changes, Package B “What we heard”, and more!

Hello Subscribers! I have to apologize for the long period of time that passed since my last e-newsletter. I had issues with my MailChimp account and had to make changes due to the growing number of subscribers. Also, I have taken on some new roles this term as Chair for three committees; The Board of

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District 8 Update #36 – Halifax Explosion Memorial Ceremony, COVID-19 information, Winter 2020-21 Preparation, 2020 Halifax Christmas Tree Lighting, and more!

Halifax Explosion Memorial Ceremony Due to Covid-19 virus concerns and public health measures the 103rd in-person memorial ceremony of the Halifax Explosion is cancelled. Wreaths will be placed at Fort Needham Memorial Park commemorating the tragic loss of life on Dec. 6, 1917 and honoring the resiliency and recovery of those who survived the explosion.

District 8 Update #36 – Halifax Explosion Memorial Ceremony, COVID-19 information, Winter 2020-21 Preparation, 2020 Halifax Christmas Tree Lighting, and more! Read More »

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District 8 Update #35 – Rapid Housing Initiative, Windsor St Exchange Project, Saint Patrick’s Alexandra community feedback, Remembrance Day + more!

Hello all, Thank you for your patience regarding getting my first e-news there are some exciting and important initiatives taking place and I wanted to make sure they were included. Federal Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) HRM’s $8.6 million The Federal Government has launched a new Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) that invests $1 billion to create

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Bloomfield

Bloomfield Sale Statement

I would like to clarify misinformation about the sale of the Bloomfield property More specifically, I want to further clarify my involvement as Councillor with the sale. I will provide a brief timeline and address the present situation. HRM has consulted the community repeatedly for fifteen years regarding Bloomfield. During this time there has been

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