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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 2d

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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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 2d

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

Graphic with a blue background and a green pathway resembling a travel route. A small green circle with a white cyclist icon on this pathway. White text reads: Your trip starts here.

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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Pls email [email protected] with this timing question (my coordinator). Thx.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 2d

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

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.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 3d

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...

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Tim Bousquet @timbousquet.bsky.social · 4d

Public can now comment on amended planning documents for Halifax

reported by @suzannerent.bsky.social

Public can now comment on amended planning documents for Halifax - Halifax Examiner

Public feedback will also include "targeted" sessions for developers.

www.halifaxexaminer.ca

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 4d

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...

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 4d

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...

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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 5d

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:

www.halifax.ca/business/pla...

PLANAPP 2025-02095 - 5897 Inglis Street, Halifax

Application from Stephen Adams Consulting Inc. requesting to discharge all clauses of the restrictive covenant registered to 5897 Inglis Street (PID 00053447).

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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 5d

Thx, Kate!

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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 6d

“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).

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Sam Austin @samaustind5.bsky.social · 9d

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.
novascotia.ca/just/regulat...

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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 8d

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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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HowDoYou Guide @howdoyou.guide · 17d

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!

"How Do You Avoid Hitting People With Your Car" pocket guide. Instructs readers to Watch the Road and Slow Down. Further text humorously insists that watching the road and slowing down are indeed important.

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Patricia "Grandma" X2 @msvugraduate.bsky.social · 9d

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)

Saint Andrew's United Church Halifax @saintandrews.bsky.social · 9d

On Saturday, October 25, we’re going to fill our sanctuary with sequins and celebrate the artistry, inclusivity, and community of drag! Tickets are $10 per person www.eventbrite.ca/e/drag-me-to...

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The poster had a photo of a lectern with a pink boa on it. Around it are photos of performers. Text reads:

DRAGMETO CHURCHI
A FABULOUS CELEBRATION OF ARTISTRY, INCLUSIVITY, AND COMMUNITY!
SPOTLIGHT PERFORMERS
Saint Andrews
COMMUNITY.
JUSTICE. SPIRIT.
ELLE LIXIR, ANNA THEMATIC & COOKIE CUNNINGHAM
CO-HOST
MISS THING & CHANI CASH
CO-HOST
LOVINA POISON
LYDIA SAPPHIRE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
THE STAGE AT SAINT ANDREW'S
6PM TO 8PM FREE ALL AGES 2SLGBTQIA + MARKET
8PM DRAG ME TO CHURCH DRAG SHOW
$10 PER PERSON. 19 AND OLDER.
TINYURL.COM/DRAGMETOCHURCH

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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 10d

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.)

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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 10d

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

Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 10d

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

People gather around a table looking at papers in a busy hallway

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 11d

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...

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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 10d

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

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

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 11d

We're working to close a gap in the active transportation network by connecting the greenway at Beaufort Avenue to Point Pleasant Park.

Learn more about upcoming engagement opportunities: engagehalifax.ca/urban-greenway

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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 12d

7 Oct, 2025:

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HRM Job Fair – HRM Job Fair Website

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 13d

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...

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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 14d

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 [email protected]

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

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.

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