Sam Austin
@samaustind5.bsky.social
Halifax Regional Municipality Councillor
District 5 Dartmouth Centre
District 5 Dartmouth Centre
Tomorrow, Friday Nov 28 I'll be holding open hour at Port City Coffee in Alderney Landing from 9:30 - 11:00. Pop by for 5-10 minute chat, no appointment necessary.
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Tomorrow, Friday Nov 28 I'll be holding open hour at Port City Coffee in Alderney Landing from 9:30 - 11:00. Pop by for 5-10 minute chat, no appointment necessary.
Budget deliberations are underway at City Hall. Mayor's motion, that seems to be out of order, and will have to be adjusted or be moved as an alternative... Winds of austerity swirling at City Hall
November 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Budget deliberations are underway at City Hall. Mayor's motion, that seems to be out of order, and will have to be adjusted or be moved as an alternative... Winds of austerity swirling at City Hall
Candlelight concert at the Sanctuary Arts Centre for the North Grove. Rostova String Quartet bringing a classical twist to popular music (they’re truly excellent!)
November 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Candlelight concert at the Sanctuary Arts Centre for the North Grove. Rostova String Quartet bringing a classical twist to popular music (they’re truly excellent!)
Some pics from what’s under the surface at Dartmouth Cove from today’s bioblitz
November 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Some pics from what’s under the surface at Dartmouth Cove from today’s bioblitz
Tomorrow, Friday Nov 14, a bonus open hour, but in the afternoon. I’ll be at Marco Polo from 2-3. Pop by for 5-10 minutes of my time, no appointment necessary. FYI I’ll have a young job shadower along with me
November 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Tomorrow, Friday Nov 14, a bonus open hour, but in the afternoon. I’ll be at Marco Polo from 2-3. Pop by for 5-10 minutes of my time, no appointment necessary. FYI I’ll have a young job shadower along with me
Lots of creativity at the Dartmouth Cove protest
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Lots of creativity at the Dartmouth Cove protest
Today: A busy one. Conversation with staff re government relations, Dartmouth Cove protest (see post below), hoping to swing by opening of a new health clinic on Wyse Road, Transportation Committee agenda review, and Mobile Food Market 10th anniversary celebration
November 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today: A busy one. Conversation with staff re government relations, Dartmouth Cove protest (see post below), hoping to swing by opening of a new health clinic on Wyse Road, Transportation Committee agenda review, and Mobile Food Market 10th anniversary celebration
Today: Day 2 of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities conference opens with several provincial ministers speaking. Harbour East Community Council meets tonight
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Today: Day 2 of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities conference opens with several provincial ministers speaking. Harbour East Community Council meets tonight
Today: Day one of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Conference. A variety of sessions today including presentations from the new Minister of Municipal Affairs, John MacDonald and Claudia Chender
November 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Today: Day one of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Conference. A variety of sessions today including presentations from the new Minister of Municipal Affairs, John MacDonald and Claudia Chender
Today: The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities conference is this week. I’m on the NSFM board and today was an all day board meeting. A pretty light show out the window courtesy of Mother Nature!
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Today: The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities conference is this week. I’m on the NSFM board and today was an all day board meeting. A pretty light show out the window courtesy of Mother Nature!
You know it’s a beautiful day when the turtle at Sullivans Pond is out soaking up the sun
October 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
You know it’s a beautiful day when the turtle at Sullivans Pond is out soaking up the sun
Today: Started with Cafe Good Luck for Open Hour. Next check in with my coordinator. Interview with Global. Then the ongoing email project (215!)
October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Today: Started with Cafe Good Luck for Open Hour. Next check in with my coordinator. Interview with Global. Then the ongoing email project (215!)
Reminder. I'll be at Cafe Good Luck tomorrow morning for open office hours. 9:30 - 11:00.
October 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Reminder. I'll be at Cafe Good Luck tomorrow morning for open office hours. 9:30 - 11:00.
Reminder that I'll be doing my Open Hour tomorrow morning at Port City at Alderney Landing. I'll be there there from 9:30-11:00 for anyone that wants to bend my ear for 10 minutes.
October 10, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Reminder that I'll be doing my Open Hour tomorrow morning at Port City at Alderney Landing. I'll be there there from 9:30-11:00 for anyone that wants to bend my ear for 10 minutes.
Today: Boys and Girls Club breakfast to start, and then I’m a guest lecturer to a class of Dal planning students this evening (preping for that for most of the day). Maybe get started on my Council blog with what’s left
October 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Today: Boys and Girls Club breakfast to start, and then I’m a guest lecturer to a class of Dal planning students this evening (preping for that for most of the day). Maybe get started on my Council blog with what’s left
Today: A busy one. Sportsplex board to start, e-newsletter, meeting with Canoe-Kayak and Councillor Mancini, Environment Standing Committee, and then Downtown Dartmouth Heritage District Open House.
October 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today: A busy one. Sportsplex board to start, e-newsletter, meeting with Canoe-Kayak and Councillor Mancini, Environment Standing Committee, and then Downtown Dartmouth Heritage District Open House.
Today: Tour of the MacPhee Centre with the Mayor and Councillor Mancini, coffee with a resident, newsletter this afternoon, and then community safety assessment in Harbourview (area around the splash pad) with residents and staff
September 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Today: Tour of the MacPhee Centre with the Mayor and Councillor Mancini, coffee with a resident, newsletter this afternoon, and then community safety assessment in Harbourview (area around the splash pad) with residents and staff
Today: Started with News 95.7 re Dartmouth Cove, meeting with parks regarding upcoming capital projects, Transportation Standing Committee, and wrapping up with Deputy Mayors Bike Ride. Busy day!
September 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Today: Started with News 95.7 re Dartmouth Cove, meeting with parks regarding upcoming capital projects, Transportation Standing Committee, and wrapping up with Deputy Mayors Bike Ride. Busy day!
Tomorrow (Friday Sept 26) I'll be holding Open Office Hours at Marco Polo from 9:30 - 11:00. Anyone is welcome to come by for 10-15 minutes of my time. No appointment necessary.
September 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Tomorrow (Friday Sept 26) I'll be holding Open Office Hours at Marco Polo from 9:30 - 11:00. Anyone is welcome to come by for 10-15 minutes of my time. No appointment necessary.
Today: Joint interview with Councillor Kent with the South Dartmouth Post. Worked on my newsletter and emails for the rest of the day. Mobile Food Market AGM this evening
September 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Today: Joint interview with Councillor Kent with the South Dartmouth Post. Worked on my newsletter and emails for the rest of the day. Mobile Food Market AGM this evening
Today: Walkabout to look at construction complaints in Ocean Breeze, tour of McNabs Island with colleagues, and then Dartmouth North Neighbourhood Watch this evening
September 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Today: Walkabout to look at construction complaints in Ocean Breeze, tour of McNabs Island with colleagues, and then Dartmouth North Neighbourhood Watch this evening
A nice morning for a Dartmouth ride. Over 100 parents and kids rode from the Findlay Community Centre down to the playground at Ferry Terminal Park. Happy to have tagged along as part of kidical mass!
September 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A nice morning for a Dartmouth ride. Over 100 parents and kids rode from the Findlay Community Centre down to the playground at Ferry Terminal Park. Happy to have tagged along as part of kidical mass!
Today: A day of phone calls, a meeting about upcoming guest lecture at Dal Planning, and working on my Council blog. This evening I have been transported to New Waterford with Eastern Front’s Coal Bowl show at Alderney Landing
September 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Today: A day of phone calls, a meeting about upcoming guest lecture at Dal Planning, and working on my Council blog. This evening I have been transported to New Waterford with Eastern Front’s Coal Bowl show at Alderney Landing
New light on the upgraded Findlay community centre path is giving me Narnia lantern vibes
September 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
New light on the upgraded Findlay community centre path is giving me Narnia lantern vibes
Today: CBC interview and attended the Northgrove Report to Community event
September 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Today: CBC interview and attended the Northgrove Report to Community event