
NOVEMBER 2021 – ISSUE 288 – LEST WE FORGET
VETERANS’ WEEK OBSERVATIONS Each year, from November 5th - 11th, hundreds of commemorative ceremonies and events will take place across our country to commemorate Veterans’ Week. These will be opportunities for all Canadians to...
OCTOBER 2021 – ISSUE 287 – HAPPY HALLOWEEN
MI’KMAQ HISTORY MONTH Each October, there are several community events that showcase and share the history and heritage of the Mi’kmaw people. October is Mi’kmaw History Month as it coincides with the anniversary of English settlers signing the inaugural Peace and...

SEPTEMBER 2021 — ISSUE #286 — BACK TO SCHOOL
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL I’d like to welcome all students back to school. Please stay alert and keep following NS Public Health Orders to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 Coronavirus. Your education is important for you to succeed in life. All motorists need to be...

HALIFAX DISTRICT 2 COUNCILLOR’S COMMUNIQUE AUGUST 2021 — ISSUE #285 — HAPPY NATAL DAY
NATIONAL EMANCIPATION DAY - AUGUST 1 The 335 MPs in the federal House of Commons voted unanimously on March 24th, 2021 to motion M-36 “That the House recognize that: (a) the British Parliament abolished slavery in the British Empire as of August 1st, 1834; (b) slavery...
JULY 2021 — ISSUE #284 — HAPPY CANADA DAY
HRM REGIONAL PLAN REVIEW INPUT HRM invites you to share feedback on the latest Regional Plan (RP) Review. Help decide how our municipality will grow by sharing your input. The RP sets out a common vision, principles and long-range, region-wide planning policies...
JUNE 2021 — ISSUE #283 — HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
2021-22 HRM BUDGET APPROVED On May 4th HRM Council approved $833 Million 4 in total municipal expenditures, provincial mandatory contributions of $173.Million and a capital plan of $177.9 Million as part of the 2021/22 municipal budget. Council approved a residential...
MAY 2021 — ISSUE #282 — HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
2021 CENSUS DAY IN CANADA Statistics Canada conducts a census every five years. The census provides a statistical portrait of the country and its people. In Canada, it is mandatory for all residents to participate in the census. The next Census Day will take place on...
APRIL 2021 — ISSUE #281 — HAPPY EASTER & EARTH DAY
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH National Volunteer Week (NVW) pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who donate their time and energy. This year, NVW is from April 18th–24th and the theme is: “The Value of One, The Power of Many”. To help say ‘thank you’ to...
MARCH 2021 – ISSUE #280 – HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY & SPRING EQUINOX
HRM COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM The HRM Community Grants Program provides aid to registered non-profit organizations and charities throughout the municipality to help with their endeavours. There are two types of grants: • Project Grants up to $5,000 • Capital...
FEBRUARY 2021 – ISSUE 279 – HAPPY VALENTINES DAY & HERITAGE DAY
HALIFAX DISTRICT 2 COUNCILLOR’S COMMUNIQUE FEBRUARY 2021 — ISSUE #279 — HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY & HERITAGE DAY NATION FLAG DAY & HERITAGE DAY The Federal Government has proclaimed February 15th as National Flag of Canada Day. In 1965, fifty-six years ago, the...
JANUARY 2021 – ISSUE # 278 – HAPPY NEW YEAR
ICE & SNOW WINTER MAINTENANCE The Nova Scotia Department of Transportation & Infrastructure Renewal (NSTIR) does most of the snow removal, ice control and winter road maintenance services in District 2. Our local Nova Scotia Highway Depots are in West...
DECEMBER 2020 – ISSUE # 277 – PEACE ON EARTH
2021-22 MUNICIPAL BUDGET SURVEY As a part of the 2021/22 business planning and budget process, and to understand if citizen priorities have shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic, HRM is conducting an online survey to gather feedback from residents about their...
NOVEMBER 2020 – ISSUE # 276
LEST WE FORGET VETERANS’ WEEK OBSERVATIONS Each year, from November 5th - 11th, hundreds of commemorative ceremonies and events will take place across our country to commemorate Veterans’ Week. These will be opportunities for all Canadians to recognize the...
OCTOBER 2020 – ISSUE # 275 – HAPPY HALLOWEEN
MI'KMAQ HISTORY MONTH Each October, community activities, events, sharing, and showcasing Mi’kmaw people, history and heritage take place across Nova Scotia to more broadly heighten knowledge and awareness of Mi’kmaw communities across the region. October was chosen...
SEPTEMBER 2020 – ISSUE # 274 – BACK TO SCHOOL
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL I like to welcome all students back to school. Stay alert & be safe especially now with Public Health Orders to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 Coronavirus. Your education is important for you to succeed in life. All motorists need to...

Halifax Regional Municipality
Councillor - Le Conseiller - Comhairlaiche - Wunaqapeme'j
District 2 : Preston - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore
District Office Address:
P.O. Box 2 - Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
B0J 2L0
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