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07 October 2025 HRM Council Meeting: HRM Interim Planning Area (Regional Plan fix), Dartmouth Cove, SGR Transit Priority - Laura White, Councillor for District 7 Our nineteenth council meeting of the year was held on Tuesday, 07 October 2025.

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Your art trip starts here: Nocturne runs Oct. 16–19. Whether you’re walking, biking, rolling or riding transit, there are plenty of ways to explore this year’s art.

Enjoy free bike valet parking on Oct. 18. Check out the locations and coupon code for Bird Canada: halifax.ca/nocturne

Pls email Andrea.Rowan@halifax.ca with this timing question (my coordinator). Thx.

Alt: A historic black and white Municipal Archives photo overlooking the what is now the Cogswell District, overlayed with white text that reads: Cogswell District Scan-a-thon. Saturday, October 25 from 1-4 p.m.

Halifax Municipal Archives is hosting a Cogswell District Scan-a-thon on Oct. 25 from 1-4 p.m. at Central Library. Do you have any photos, slides or negatives of the homes, buildings or people once located in this reimagined neighbourhood? Share them with us at the event! Learn more: buff.ly/A4HNxJj

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Early work in preparation for the Windsor Street Exchange project will take place from 8 p.m. on Oct. 24 to 5 a.m. on Oct. 27. During this work, the ramp from Lady Hammond Road to Highway 111, toward the MacKay Bridge will be closed with detours in place. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up...

I’m hoping my LSB motion will help demonstrate where Vernon is lacking. Councillor Cleary & I share Vernon (boundary at Jubilee)

Traffic Delay: Intersection of Cogswell and Brunswick streets from Oct. 14 to Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. This is to facilitate the installation of traffic poles. This work is in support of the Cogswell District project. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

Public can now comment on amended planning documents for Halifax - Halifax Examiner Public feedback will also include "targeted" sessions for developers.

Public can now comment on amended planning documents for Halifax

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Roadway closure: Brunswick Street, between Cogswell Street & Spring Garden Road. This area will be closed for paving work as part of the Brunswick Street Complete Streets project, from 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14 (overnight work). Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ro...

Traffic delay: Brunswick Street, between Cogswell Street and Spring Garden Road. There will be rolling overnight street closures for the painting of roadway markings from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Oct. 14 to 27 (excluding Saturday evenings). Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

As the HRM process evolves, covenant discharge applications are now posted online. I shared the first two websites in my October newsletter, and here is the third released today:

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Thx, Kate!

“Socktober” sock donation bin at Insight Optometry, 1575 Brunswick St, just inside the front door.

Donate new socks of all sizes for all genders here (for Phoenix & Adsum).

The framing of the Province's Planning Order is quite something. They rejected the Regional Plan because of watercourse setbacks and EVs, didn't understand the consequences, and now have to issue an order to fix the mess they created. It's HRM's fault though! Just wild.
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N.S. brings in Halifax development changes it originally told city to pass | CBC News The Nova Scotia government has brought in sweeping development changes for Halifax, but opposition parties say the move takes away Halifax Regional Municipality's power to make its own planning decisi...

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Hi @npr.org! We worked late tonight putting together this handy pocket guide!

It doesn't address road design issues, but if we're going to educate road users, we should include drivers.

It's the size of a folded business card. Print it, fold it, put it in your wallet!

HaliSky
You do not want to miss this!

This is not a watered-down drag show to make it church-worthy.
This is a church showing itself to be drag-worthy.

Where else can you get a night of entertainment for ten bucks?
(Be sure to bring a little extra to tip your favorite performers)

When council passes a functional plan that’s the 30% mark and we’re not there yet. A recommendation with alternatives is expected at council this winter.

(Can’t speak to the delay reasons, changing priorities I suppose.)

Not sure how that would go over at budget time, but I love your optimism 😊

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Had a great time listening and chatting with residents about Halifax Urban Greenway extension project, one 23 years in the making, this afternoon.

We are at the 10% design stage, so it’s a great time for your input to shape the project going forward.

Details here:
engagehalifax.ca/urban-greenway

Traffic Delay: Bell Road (eastbound), between Robie Street and Summer Street from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. This work involves utility connections and asphalt repairs related to the QEII expansion project. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

I’ll be heading down to today’s open house at SMU:

I’ll also be there 4:30-5:30 on Oct 9th.

7 Oct, 2025:

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Traffic Delay: Overnight asphalt maintenance will be happening on George, Queen and Summer streets on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 7 p.m. until 4 a.m. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

Laura White, Councillor for District 7 - Halifax South Downtown - Laura White, Councillor for District 7 Thank you to the residents of District 7 for your confidence.

Hi all, I’m taking some family time Monday & Tuesday and will be back at it on Wednesday.

For Monday you can reach Andrea at 902-490-7184 or andrea.rowan@halifax.ca

I have a newsletter coming out Wednesday 10 am if you’d like to sign up laurawhite.ca

23 September 2025 HRM Council Meeting: Dartmouth Cove, Budget Preview, Traffic Calming, Parking Reform - Laura White, Councillor for District 7 Our eighteenth council meeting of the year was held on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.

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Great photos, Stoo. I enjoyed the show and recommend it. Congrats to all involved!

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Join us in recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Details: buff.ly/aL5GPf2

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This morning, the Halifax Regional Municipality engaged directly with individuals at the Cogswell Park de-designated location to move forward with the closure process. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...

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Learn more about the Halifax Urban Greenway Extension and Active Transportation Connections to Point Pleasant Park. Details: buff.ly/Uix1cPQ