THE HALIFAX ARMDALE REPORT

Share Your Concerns for the Fall Session

Dear Halifax Armdale Residents,

On October 12th the Legislative Assembly will return to Province House for the scheduled fall sessions. To be able to advocate on behalf of Halifax Armdale constituency, we need to hear your concerns!

Please reach out to my office with any questions or concerns that you would like me to raise during that time.

I will also be acknowledging members of the constituency that are involved in community and making contributions in any capacity! Contact my office to recognize a person, business or organization that is benefitting and helping the community.
 

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Participate in the Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment survey

Climate change continues to affect our environment, including extreme weather events. As Halifax continues to grow rapidly in both industrial and residential areas, the need for a full understanding of how to mitigate and prepare for potential extreme hazards is important.

Developing a structure for an in-depth analysis that will assess community vulnerability from a wide spectrum including the physical, social, economic, and cultural impacts, will help the municipality better prepare for natural and human caused emergencies and disasters.

To keep improving how decisions are made, understanding community vulnerabilities, and mitigate emergency risks and hazards, the Halifax Regional Municipality Emergency Management Division is conducting a Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment.

To get involved, you can attend a public engagement session in your district and/or contribute to the online survey.

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The Housing Crisis

📌 More constituents then ever have shared their issues regarding renovictions and changing rules of their unit on pet policy to evict tenants who don’t give up their long-time pets. It is imperative that the government reviews landlord bylaws to close some of these loopholes around rent increase/eviction, as members of Halifax Armdale constituency and all over Nova Scotia are paying the price for itRead more...

The Healthcare Crisis

🏥 Health administrators are demanding a fair deal from the government for higher wages following their last meeting in June. Many members of the Armdale constituency have reached out expressing their disappointment and frustration at being overlooked in the health care field as they are a valuable part of that system. Healthcare workers have faced extreme pressures and burnout and deserve to be compensated accordingly.  Read more...

Support for Seniors

🏡 Seniors can now apply for the annual Seniors Care Grant program, which helps with expenses that allow them to stay in their homes longer and improve their quality of life. The program has increased to $750 from $500 this year. Read more...

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Community Spotlight

Discover Armdale Community BBQ

Earlier this month, I hosted the “Discover Armdale” Community BBQ at Dingle Park where I had the opportunity to meet with members of the community as we shared our ideas of reviving the forgotten history of this constituency.

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy this wonderful event, it was a pleasure meeting and connecting with everyone.

Stay tuned for more info on discoverarmdale.ca.

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What's on in Halifax Armdale?

🟧 September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Across the country, you can find local activities organized to commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools. Read more...

🇺🇦 The first East Coast Ukrainian Festival will be held on October 1st, from 11am to 5 pm at Pier 21. Read more... 

🚶‍♀️ This years Halifax Kidney Walk will be on October 21st at Dewolf Park. Read more...

🍂 The Atlantic Fall Market is almost here and will have over 80 Atlantic Canadian makers and sellers onsite for all your local shopping needs. Read more...