Hello friends and neighbours,
I hope everyone is well and enjoying their summer. I have been diligently working this week to advocate on issues facing District 7. I attended the development meeting for Strawberry Hill, which, if not done correctly, would cause serious traffic problems for the entire Halifax Peninsula.
There will be a mayoral debate on September 16th as part of the Art of City Building Conference. More details will follow. See the link for more information:
As we enter prime hurricane season remember to have your batteries and storm chips ready.
Ernesto will stay off our coast:
HRM emergency information: https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness
City Hall:
August 20th Regional Council as a Whole meets to review the 2023 wildfire response,
Audit Committee-
August 21st meeting, https://www.halifax.ca/city-hall/standing-committees/august-21-2024-audit-committee – Year end statements, https://www.halifax.ca/media/87746
News:
Among the housing issues, seniors have been particularly vulnerable due to their fixed incomes. This case illustrates the broken rental system:
Development
Quinpool McDonald’s site will get two extra floors and Agricola Music Room development:
Strawberry Hill:
Housing:
Ward 5 Centre looking to relocate:
Downtown bar has liquor licence suspended:
Events
Celebrate Acadian roots:
Public Gardens concert:
Regards,
William Breckenridge
902 441 9065