Please let her be….my bad for trying to make a compliment!

14 April 2026 HRM Council Meeting: Downtown Halifax Vision 2030, Integrated Mobility Action Update, HR Events Strategy Report - Laura White, Councillor for District 7 Our seventh council meeting of 2026 was held on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.

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Citadel High School - The Addams Family Musical

Two more shows 7:30 pm 17 & 18 April:

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Street opening: “Argyle Street will remain fully open to people walking, cycling and rolling.”

HALIFAX coffee travel mug

Coffee drop-in 10 am to noon tomorrow, Friday 17 April at Glitter Bean Cafe 5896 Spring Garden Road. Come by for a chat.

Thx for the geofencing observation, I will follow up.
Unfortunately banning the Bird scooters will not solve the problem of sidewalk riding for all the privately owned e-scooters.
2-year pilot and we’ll go from there there.

Reporting them parked or moving on a sidewalk is helpful to improve the geofencing tech, and to ban people from signing out who break the rules.

Here’s how to deal with them most effectively:
“If you are reporting an improperly parked Bird Canada e-bike or e-scooter, please email 311_halifax@birdcanada.co directly and their team will address the issue as quickly as possible.”

This is why we #KidicalMassHfx. Our built environment needs to be safe enough for all children & youth to get to their destinations (e.g. school, recreation, and work) independently and without injury.

I was thinking that would be the best plan too. I’ll bring them or give them to someone in advance if I can’t make it.

Stickers promoting transit use, density & bike lanes

Anyone want a sticker? The round silver one made it onto my laptop, all others are up for grabs.

@michaeljanz.bsky.social was kind to send me some! I look forward to your tour at FCM, Councillor.

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The HalifACT Home Energy Upgrade program has launched, offering financing for energy upgrades to eligible homes. More information: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ha...

“The private motor vehicle is the most health-harming mode of personal transportation, both individually and societally. It is also inequitable, particularly within our cities and towns..”

Truth Bombs via @sflkirk.bsky.social

h/t @urbantruth.bsky.social

Imagine, America, if this good man was your president instead.

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April e-Newsletter going out at 10 am Monday. Subscribe here. I will also be on the News 95.7 call in show at that time.
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31 March 2026 HRM Council Meeting: WSE, NSP Taxes and Budget Ratification - Laura White, Councillor for District 7 Our sixth council meeting of 2026 was held on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.

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Traffic delay: Robie Street, between Quinpool Road and Cherry Street. This QEII expansion project work will take place April 6 to May 3, 24/7. Robie Street will be reduced to one southbound lane; no access to Shirley Street via Robie Street. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

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The Halifax Regional Municipality’s Regional Council has approved the 2026/27 municipal budget. Details: buff.ly/tGZmYVV

Stephen Lewis, Canadian politician, diplomat and journalist, dead at 88 | CBC News Former politician, diplomat and activist Stephen Lewis has died at age 88.

A kind and compassionate advocate for those with little power struggling to have their voices heard. RIP Mr. Lewis www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

STUDIO3105 BARRINGTON STREET REVITALIZATION SURVEY Thank you for taking the time to participate in this survey. We are STUDIO3105, a consulting team of Dalhousie Master of Planning students, collaborating with the Downtown Halifax Business Commission ...

gathering feedback from the Downtown community. That's where you come in! If you’re a Downtown business, property owner, resident, or employee, we encourage you to share your thoughts via THIS SURVEY - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Barrington St. has long played an impt. role as one of Halifax’s historic commercial corridors, and for decades its potential to (once again) serve as a vibrant “main street” has been a hot topic. So much so, that "Revitalizing Barrington Street" made it into the Downtown Halifax Vision 2030.

“Streets for play, streets for freedom” by @aliceferguson.bsky.social & @timrgill.bsky.social makes the case for a "child lens" on transport policy. Time to prioritise those most impacted yet least considered in planning our streets: Children.

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Remember how COVID was purged from our conversation?

Same is happening with climate catastrophe.

Hi Bill, Some decisions to vote yes or no are easy and some are a lot more nuanced! It was suggested to me that perhaps the effort of the Friends could be towards advocating for affordable provincial housing here now. That would be a positive outcome.

Robie Street Transportation Corridor - Laura White, Councillor for District 7 The image above is the transportation reserve that comes from the HRM website here:

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Coffee drop-in tomorrow, 27 March, 10 am to noon, Cafe Du Port, 1597 Barrington. Chat with me for 10-15 mins. See you soon.

Now THAT’S a message, not just for Paris voters, but for every city in the world. The city-building inspiration from the most inspiring city in the world will continue! Congratulations @egregoire.bsky.social! #Paris

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A prolonged period of snowfall is expected late this afternoon, Sunday, Mar. 22, until Monday night. Prepare for winter driving conditions. Find winter storm preparedness info at: www.halifax.ca/safety-secur...

The parking ban will be enforced in all zones from 1 to 6 a.m., on Monday, Mar. 23.