COMMUNIQUE

DISTRICT 2 COUNCILLOR’S COMMUNIQUE APRIL 2024 — ISSUE #317 — HAPPY EARTH DAY

DISTRICT 2 COUNCILLOR’S COMMUNIQUE MARCH 2024 — ISSUE #316 — HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY

DISTRICT 2 COUNCILLOR’S COMMUNIQUE FEBRUARY 2024 — ISSUE #315 — HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

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 priorities, preferences, and satisfaction with services. The results of this survey will support the development […]

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 contribution our Veterans and Military personnel have made and to honour those who made the ultimate […]

GOODWILL & PEACE ON EARTH I want to wish everyone the very best of this Holiday Season. During this joyful time of year there are many types of spiritual and cultural celebrations: Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noel, Season’s Greetings, Happy Hanukkah, Al Hijra, and Kwanza. The message of ‘Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All’ is […]

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. There are so many ways to remember and honour our Veterans. Wear a poppy and attend a local Remembrance Day ceremony. There are six cenotaphs that serve our district area. They […]

NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX EXEMPTIONS HRM can help some non-profit organizations reduce their level of property tax through the Tax Exemption for Non-Profit Organizations Program. It is available only to actively registered non-profit and charitable organizations located within HRM.  NEW applicants must submit by the deadline of November 30th for the 2016 year. www.halifax.ca/boardscom/bccgrants/TaxExemptionforNon-ProfitOrganizationsReview.php Any late applications […]

TAKE A HIKE TRAILS CHALLENGE October is a colourful and vibrant month to discover our beautiful trails. Whether you are taking the dog for a walk, pushing a baby stroller or hiking with friends, the physical and psychological benefits of walking in fresh air are abundant. Get active on the many municipal trails throughout the […]

My wife Susan and I want to wish everyone the very best of this Holiday Season. During this joyful time of year there are many types of spiritual and cultural celebrations: Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noel, Season’s Greetings, Happy Hanukkah, Al Hijra, and Kwanza. The message for Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All is universal. […]

INPUT VIA BUDGET ALLOCATOR As a resident of HRM, you’re invited to contribute to the 2015-16 Budget Consultation process by sharing your thoughts on service priorities and how you’d like to see municipal tax dollars allocated. You can provide feedback through this online community engagement hub: www.shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/hfxtax. HRM has an on-line tool, the Budget Allocator: https:// […]

PRESTON AREA WATERSHED STUDY HRM has engaged the consulting firm AECOM to deliver a series of community meetings in the greater Preston area for a local watershed study. There will be another public meeting to provide a project update on Monday, December 9th at 7 PM at the East Preston Recreation Centre. For more details, […]

METRO-X     ROUTE    #370     BEGINS Starting Monday, November 18th, the new Metro-X Rural Express Bus Route #370 will begin its service from the Metro Transit Park & Ride Terminal in Porters Lake on Inspiration Drive by Hwy #107 Exit #20. Because this is a commuter express service, the schedule will focus on getting commuters downtown during […]

HRM INTRODUCE 311 CALL SERVICE As of November 15th, residents, visitors and businesses can dial 311 from anywhere in HRM for easy and direct access to important municipal government information and services. Citizens should continue to dial 911 for emergency calls. An abbreviated telephone number regulated by the CRTC ( Canadian Radio – Television and […]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT My thanks and gratitude to you all for my re-election to be your HRM District Councillor. I feel blessed and it will be an honour to serve you in this capacity. I will continue to provide this monthly newsletter and further expand my social media presence through more use of […]