Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦

Today’s Schedule: meeting with residents and this evening attending Opening Ceremonies Canoe 26 World Championship on Lake Banook

Today we graduated 20 new firefighters to the Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency. A very exciting day for the families and our municipality.

Today’s Schedule: Halifax Regional Fire Service Firefighter Graduation Ceremony

Today’s Schedule: attending DGH Foundation AGM, Alderney Landing Board meeting and discussing the Woodlawn Mall development site.

Watch Party The Sun is coming out. Team Canada vs Switzerland Located at 1600 Grafton St. in downtown Halifax, The Maxwell's Plum Doors open 3:00. Game starts 4:00pm.

I had a blast reading to Madame Julia’s primary/one class at Shannon Park Elementary School.

Today’s Schedule: reading to primary/one at Shannon Park Elementary school, meeting re Affordable Housing Strategy and a meeting to explore options for a new Trade and Event Centre.

Today is Regional Council. Here is the agenda and reports: pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...

Today’s Schedule: the Hot Seat NS Today, attending Audit and Finance Committee and this evening a reception for 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the USA

HRM is a happening spot. The municipality is truly alive.

A great day on the ferry Christopher Stannix

Today’s Schedule: National Indigenous Peoples Day flag raising, Community Planning & Economic Development Committee, SailGP Opening Ceremonies, Budget Debrief and watching Qatar vs Canada.

Today is Regional Council. Here is the agenda and Reports: pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...

This weekend is the Annual Greek Festival

Today’s Schedule: meeting with staff re proposed Woodlawn Mall development, attending FIFA watch party at Garrison Grounds and this evening Greek Fest

A wonderful evening at the MacPhee Centre where we come together to celebrate the creativity, growth, and accomplishments of young people in their programs - including presentations from youth and scholarship announcements.

What a day onboard the Rita Joe

A wonderful turnout for the Annual Greater Burnside Business Association Mayor’s Barbecue. Thank you to the all the Burnside Businesses.

Today’s Schedule: Annual Mayor’s Greater Burnside Business Association Luncheon, German Canadian Association for flag raising to mark German Settlers Day and MacPhee Centre Program Celebration

The new tennis/pickleball court at Shubie Park is receiving the asphalt today. Next is the new fence and the final phase is the acrylic surface.

A beautiful morning on the ferry

Today’s Schedule: Special Events Advisory Committee, visiting the folks at Shubie Campground, dropping by the UMMAH SOCIETY and this evening Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council

Traffic delay: Joseph Zatzman Drive, between Akerley Boulevard and Wright Avenue. Road repair work will take place Tuesday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Two-way traffic will be maintained with an altered centreline in place. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

Deryn Rizzi will become the new Chief of Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency on Aug. 17, 2026. Chief Rizzi is well regarded for her transformative leadership, operational excellence and commitment to advancing public safety. Details: buff.ly/iq3VlL8 @hfx-fire.bsky.social

The Halifax Regional Municipality will host the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) 2027 Annual Conference and Trade Show from June 10 to 13, 2027. The annual conference is the largest national gathering of municipal leaders. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ha...

Residents are invited to attend Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026, a free, family-friendly fan experience taking place at the Garrison Grounds on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12. All events are free and open to the public. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...

Today’s Schedule: meeting with staff re a restrictive covenant, taking a tour of the Scotiabank Centre and this evening attending a reception for the opening of the Origin a new apartment building in Dartmouth Crossing.

Today’s Schedule: meeting with residents this morning and this afternoon the Board of Police Commission meeting

I had an amazing tour aboard the French Naval Ship LHD Dixmude

A wonderful evening at the Italian Club for the Festa della Repubblica celebration marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.

Today’s Schedule: Agenda Review for Special Events Advisory Committee, attending a seminar on Violence Against Women & Police Use of Body Worn Cameras, visiting the French Navy ship LHD Dixmud and this evening attending the Festa della Repubblica celebration at at the Italian Cultural Centre.

Today I had the the pleasure of visiting an exciting new business in Burnside, Last Lab Inc. They provide drone and AI technology. Another amazing homegrown business located in Burnside.

Yesterday our Environment and Climate Change Team worked with a local group of Pathfinders in Shubie Park for a restoration event. They removed an evasive species of knotweed and planted trees. Thank you to everyone involved.

Today’s schedule: meeting with Shelter NS, visiting a Burnside Business and this evening Shubenacadie Canal Commission AGM

Today I had the opportunity to meet folks from across the Country participating in The Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference.

I had a blast reading to the Grade 1 class at Ian Forsythe Elementary School. They were an amazing group of kids.

Today’s Schedule: Reading to students at Ian Forsythe Elementary School, Alderney Landing Board meeting and meeting with residents.

Today’s Schedule: Working on Body Worn Camera Policy, meeting with staff re discharging a restrictive covenant and this evening Regional Centre for a Variance Hearing

The agenda for the May 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting is now available on Halifax.ca. Halifax Regional Council - May 26, 2026 The meeting will be held in person, in the Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax. The meeting is scheduled to commence at 10:00am

Residents are invited to provide feedback on the shared micromobility pilot project that offers e-bike and e-scooter rentals in the Halifax region. The survey is open to all and runs May 25 to June 26, helping inform future improvements. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...

Today’s Schedule starts off with the Halifax Bird Week Walk in Shubie Park. State of the province with Premier Houston, drop by Employer Appreciate bbq and final prep for Regional Council

Bird Week Volunteers lead guided beginner birding walks for the public in all 16 HRM districts. We invite councilors and their constituents to join these bird walks, discuss local bird conservation, and engage with the community.

Today’s Schedule: Hosting my Annual Young Women’s Leadership Forum at City Hall, meeting with Taekwondo Nova Scotia and meeting with the applicant to the Woodlawn Mall Development

The Vincent Coleman ferry will return to service at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19 following successful testing and sea trials. We look forward to welcoming you back on board at Alderney and thank you for your patience. Details: buff.ly/k02NU1c

Today’s Schedule: meeting with residents and this evening bundling produce that will be handed out on Saturday morning

Today’s Schedule: meeting with a resident and doing a sit visit at Settle Lake Park