27 October 2026 HRM Council Meeting: AAA Bike Network Report Referral, Fire Budget Preview & “Trick or Streets”

Our eighteenth council meeting of 2026 was held on Tuesday, 27 October. The full meeting agenda, reports and video recording are linked below. Halifax Regional Council – October 27, 2026 15.1.1 Alternatives for 2028/29 and 2029/30 AAA Bicycle Network Capital Projects “Motion: That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to: 1. initiate […]
20 October 2026 HRM Council Meeting: Deer, Forum Heritage Demolition & Construction Traffic

Our seventeenth council meeting of 2026 was held on Tuesday, 20 October. The full meeting agenda, reports and video recording are linked below, along with the draft Minutes. Halifax Regional Council – October 20, 2026 October 20, 2026 Regional Council Draft Minutes 12.1 PUBLIC HEARING: MPSA-2025-01528 – Amendments to the Regional Centre Secondary […]
29 September 2026 HRM Council Meeting: Argyle Street, Wije’winen Centre (& Gala!), CAP, Mayor’s Office

Our sixteenth council meeting of 2026 was held on Tuesday, 29 September. The full meeting agenda, reports and video recording are linked below. Halifax Regional Council – September 29, 2026 14.1 Councillor Steele – Nova Scotia Capped Assessment Program Impacts I wrote a separate post for this one: Nova Scotia Capped Assessment Program […]
Nova Scotia Capped Assessment Program Impacts

Council received a presentation, asked questions of clarification of staff and then debated a motion regarding the Nova Scotia Capped Assessment Program impacts at our 29 September 2026 Council meeting (Item 14.1). This is the Information Report provided to council for our 25 August 2026 council meeting agenda, which Councillor Steele brought forward for a […]
15 September 2026 HRM Council Meeting: Gorsebrook Park (HeadStart), Wanderers Grounds Proposal, Affordable Housing Proposal (between Robie & Edward)

photo: Camp Hill Cemetery fence at Robie & Jubliee. I’ve seen HRM repair this hole 3+ times and every time, the people open it up again. This happened again this month. When we restore the fence on this side, I’ve asked for a gate or gap to be left here. People enjoy walking in the […]
25 August 2026 HRM Council Meeting: Affordable Housing, Major Events Framework & HRM Parks Washrooms and Drinking Fountains

photo: new crosswalk at Henry & Watt (Curb cut, signs and paint.) Our fourteenth council meeting of 2026 was held on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. I was absent from the meeting, as I mistakenly booked a family vacation event months ago, thinking our council meetings would be in early August as they were last […]
14 July 2026 HRM Council Meeting: 1528 Queen St, Cogswell ROW & Water Feature, Transit Fare & Core Service Bus Expansion

Our thirteenth council meeting of 2026 was held on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. The full meeting agenda, reports and video recording as well as the draft Minutes are linked below. Halifax Regional Council – July 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 Regional Council Draft Minutes Items most relevant to District 7 are highlighted below. The agenda […]
23 June 2026 HRM Council Meeting: Jazz Fest, Parking Pricing, Blasting

Our twelfth council meeting of 2026 was held on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. The full meeting agenda, reports and video recording are linked below. Halifax Regional Council – June 23, 2026 Items most relevant to District 7 are highlighted below. The public agenda was light. 15.1.1 Proposed Amendments to Administrative Order 15, Respecting License, […]
16 June 2026 HRM Council Meeting: 1528 Queen Street, Cogswell District progress, Halifax Memorial Library

Our eleventh council meeting of 2026 was held on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. The full meeting agenda, reports and video recording are linked below, as well as the draft Minutes. Halifax Regional Council – June 16, 2026 June 16, 2026 Regional Council Draft Minutes | Halifax.ca Items most relevant to District 7 are highlighted below. […]
District 7 2026 Participatory Budgeting Winners!

District 7 Participatory Budgeting Winners! Thank you so much to the 9 community groups, council constituency coordinators Andrea, Emily, Chris & Binny, Transportation Demand Management staff Sean & Dante, Councillor Hinch and the 259 (!) residents who came out to vote – your enthusiasm and support are what make this event so special each year. […]