I’ve worked in conservation and I support protecting near-urban wilderness areas like Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes in HRM. Conservation has huge benefits: space for outdoor recreation, habitat for wildlife, and climate resilience. Much progress has been made to conserve Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes, but land still needs to be protected. As you can see from …
I’d been noticing all the roof work going on at Rockingham United Church over the summer. Yesterday I was excited to see the first solar panels being installed. Minister Sarah Reaburn told me it’s happening thanks to many caring people in her congregation who contributed financially themselves and sought out grants for the project. I …
I came across an unusual-looking shelter the other day while taking a short cut in Clayton Park. When I looked under the tarp, I saw a recently-filled prescription bottle, with one pill left. I called the doctor on the label and ended up speaking with a staff person from MOSH–Mobile Outreach Street Health. She told …
My new signs are bigger, bolder and they have my mugshot on them! The first one was installed yesterday in Clayton Park near Lacewood and Bayview. Many thanks to Sean for the design, Mike for the custom framing, and Peter for making sure they fit in the back of the car–before I ordered them. Note …
I’m meeting some great people in District 10 who really care about their community. One of my supporters is local author, history buff, bon vivant and mini-library manager Don Kane. Don built and installed this little library in his Rockingham neighbourhood. He says it’s used year-round and kids especially enjoy it. It operates on a …
Many residents in District 10 tell me they are concerned about the lack of affordable housing in Halifax. Yesterday I attended the Fight for $15 and Fairness BBQ and information session at Titus Park in Fairview. This advocacy group says rents are rising so fast that people working full-time at minimum wage can’t afford a …
Yesterday evening I went to a local park I’ve been hearing about from District 10 residents but hadn’t visited: the Mainland Common Off-Leash Park. Some of the dog owners were from Clayton Park–but others had travelled from all over HRM. Completely fenced, with a separate area for small dogs, it offers room to run, a …
District 10 stretches from the 102 in Fairview to Kearney Lake. Even in such a large district, with 7 candidates running, we are bound to bump into each other. Today I attended a barbeque in Fairview where I met Sherry Hassanali for the first time. Later in the afternoon I ran into Mohammed Ehsan in …
While talking to residents yesterday, I met one of our wonderful Halifax librarians. She usually works downtown but also fills in at Keshen Goodman Library which serves District 10. She told me Keshen needs a reno, which I’ve heard from many others. I’ve loved Keshen Goodman ever since taking my daughter there for “Babies First …
While canvassing in Rockingham yesterday I spoke to a crossing guard about the hazards of her job. She told me about the verbal abuse she endures from some drivers, and close calls she’s had at this 4-lane crosswalk (at Kearney Lake Rd and Castle Hill near Hwy 102). Making school zones safer requires multiple approaches–and …