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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS MESSAGE These are difficult and uncertain times for our communities, province, nation and planet. This COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has us all on edge.  Together, we are facing a very serious crisis. The impacts are far-reaching, and we are...

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 19th – 25th and the theme is: “It’s Time to Applaud this Country’s Volunteers”. To help say...