Gavin McKenna on Team Canada heading into the #worldjuniors. Who will win the rematch on Boxing Day?🍿

Today’s Schedule: attending Annual Freedom Foundation Holiday Breakfast, 95.7fm interview regarding threat to Shubie Park off leash area and meeting with residents

We live, work and play in such a wonderful community. It is an honour to be your Councillor. Best Wishes for a wonderful, safe holiday season and a new year filled with peace & Merry Christmas / Joyeux Noël / Buon Natale Tony

What a morning on board the Viola Desmond. I ♥️ the Corporate Yacht

Today’s Schedule: meeting with residents and catching up on emails/calls

The municipality is advising residents of updates and impacts to municipal services as a result of the significant rain and wind event from Friday, Dec. 19 into Saturday, Dec. 20. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...

What an amazing evening of bundling fresh produce. 200 families will be receiving bags of produce. Thank you to the Shubenacadie Canal Commission for the use of the Fairbank Centre. Thank you to all the volunteers: the Dartmouth Whalers hockey team, the Craig Blake Pickleball Crew & Team Halman. 🎄

Today’s Schedule: meeting with Residents and bundling fresh produce that will be handed out to 200 families on Saturday

Shubie Park Off Leash Dog Park Under Threat of closing c.org/YLp6drGGx9

A beautiful day onboard the Viola Desmond. I ♥️ the Corporate Yacht

Today’s Schedule: meeting at RBC Centre to discuss the daily Senior Skate, checking in with Village on Main and Shubie Park WinterFest Organizing committee

Tonight at Halifax City Hall, community members gathered for the lighting of the menorah to mark Hanukkah, a tradition that symbolizes resilience, faith, and the enduring power of light over darkness.

Service update (Dec. 15, 7 a.m.) Main arterials are clear and passable with operations active in all areas. Crews continue to plow and apply salt. Prepare for winter driving conditions and allow extra time to travel safely. This is the final update unless conditions change. Details: halifax.ca/snow

Today’s Schedule: meeting with residents and meeting with the folks from Banook Canoe Club

Today’s Schedule: Downtown Dartmouth Holiday Celebration, Special Regional Council Meeting and Halifax Public Library Board meeting

This evening (Dec. 10) at 6 p.m.: Regional Centre Community Council meeting, Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall. Read the agenda: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/co.... Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/reSsg0H...

Since 2020, Shelter Nova Scotia has kept a holiday wish list which has raised close to $350,000 to help the people who use their services. #NovaScotia The charitable non-profit organization isn’t fully funded so the money raised through the wish list helps /1 thread www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

Today’s Schedule: meeting with our legal team, Executive Standing Committee, meeting with new East Divisional Commander Inspector Jackson, discussing the Forum rebuild and this evening Annual Rotary Paul Harris Dinner

Today’s Schedule: Meeting with Healthy Tomorrow Foundation, meeting with the folks leading the CAO Search and checking in with Village on Main

Here is my December District 6 Newsletter: www.halifax.ca/sites/defaul...

Today’s Schedule: Environmental Sustainability Standing Committee and this evening Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council

Today’s Schedule. Board of Police Commission meeting and meeting with residents

Service update (Dec. 2, 4 p.m.) Winter conditions are present. Crews are closely monitoring weather conditions and are ready to respond if needed. Please allow extra time to arrive at your destination and travel safely. Details: halifax.ca/snow

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

Shubie Park Portobello Trail MLA Tim Halman just let me know that today will be the final day of the Shubie Trail closure at Portobello. The contractor will complete all work requiring this closure today, and the trail will be reopened for tomorrow, Dec. 2, 2025

Join us for TD Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting at Sullivan’s Pond on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 5–6:30 p.m. This family-friendly event includes fireworks, live music, free hot chocolate and more. Check out the schedule for all the festive details: halifax.ca/dartmouthtree

New traffic signals are now active at the Barrington Street crosswalk in front of Scotia Square. Push the button, wait for the light, look both ways and cross safely. The new lights enhance pedestrian safety, improve traffic flow and help people get where they’re going.

Got my mammogram today and treated myself afterwards. If anyone is nervous and wants to hear from a big-boobed girl, here’s what I can say: They have generously sized gowns for plus-sized gals like myself. Very roomy. The staff are absolute professionals but are also very warm and kind.

Today’s Schedule: Agenda Review for Regional Council and this afternoon meeting with Residents

Today’s Schedule: Attending the launch of Nova Scotia’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for packaging and paper and this afternoon catching up on emails/calls

Applications open for Marketing Levy Special Event Reserve Grants. More details available here: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ap...

Today’s Schedule: meeting with the applicant to a proposed building at 209 Waverley Rd (on the Micmac Bar & Grill site) and this afternoon speaking with staff re a possible odour by-law

Here is my November District 6 E-Newsletter. Just click on the link to read the on-line version: www.halifax.ca/sites/defaul...

We had a blast at the new Bedford Pumptrack on Sunday

Today’s Schedule: Reviewing District 6 2026 Road Projects, Woodlawn High SAC and visiting with Halifax Search & Rescue

Housing is a foundation for health, equity and opportunity. The municipality is committed to supporting solutions that reflect these values through the creation of the region’s Housing Strategy. Learn more and complete a short survey by visiting engagehalifax.ca/housing-strategy by Nov. 30, 2025.

Today’s Schedule: catching up on emails/calls and this afternoon attending the 37th Anniversary of the Freedom Foundation.

It was a hounour to address business leaders at the CEO Climate Summit at the Halifax Convention Centre. The Summit was for business leaders to explore solutions and highlight how climate action can drive innovation, productivity resilience in our organizations.

One of my most favourite events, Canadian Citizenship Ceremony. Today we welcomed 48 new Canadians to Canada 🇨🇦

Today’s Schedule: Citizenship Ceremony at City Hall, Alderney Board meeting, CEO Climate Action Summit and Halifax Library Board meeting

Today’s Schedule: meeting with the Bangladesh Community Association and this afternoon Board of Police Commission

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

Today’s Schedule: meeting re Housing Strategy, reviewing our new Neighbourhood Mediation Program, meeting with a rep from Humble Harvest, Grand Opening Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity, Agenda Review for Regional Council and Shubenacadie Canal Commission

Today’s Schedule: catching up on emails/calls and this afternoon touring NS SPCA College of Animal Welfare. This evening cheering on the Blue Jays!!!!