Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 3hlaurawhite.ca/29-september...laurawhite.ca29 September 2026 HRM Council Meeting: Argyle Street, Wije'winen Centre (& Gala!), CAP, Mayor's Office - Laura White, Councillor for District 7Our sixteenth council meeting of 2026 was held on Tuesday, 29 September. 052
Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 5hlaurawhite.ca/nova-scotia-...laurawhite.caNova Scotia Capped Assessment Program Impacts - Laura White, Councillor for District 7Council received a presentation, asked questions of clarification of staff and then debated a motion regarding the Nova Scotia Capped Assessment Program 0174
Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 10hAlso see the video from item 14.2 at yesterday’s council meeting for more details on Halifax Water’s 2025/26 Accountability Report and Q&A from council on various topics. 052
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.The Chronicle Herald @thechronicleherald.bsky.social · 11hSimilar home, same street in Halifax, but some are paying thousands more in property tax www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...saltwire.comSimilar home, same street in Halifax, but some are paying thousands more in property taxProvince's CAP is supposed to help people with property taxes, but it's unfair to new homebuyers, many renters and non-profits, according to HRM report 031
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Terri @terriclarke.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Council is getting a presentation on the impacts of the NS Capped Assessment Program nowyoutube.comSeptember 29, Regional CouncilYouTube video by Halifax Regional Municipality 5227
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Traffic delay - CIBC Run for the Cure will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A number of rolling closures will be in place around the Garrison Grounds in Halifax. Details: buff.ly/FjGaAjq 011
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Traffic delay: Beginning on Barrington Street and ending on Hollis Street at Peace and Friendship Park. The Treaty Day Parade will take place Thursday, Oct. 1 from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. Traffic delays are expected as the parade travels on Hollis Street. Details: buff.ly/vaKfsj7 045
Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 29/09/2026In person consultation is Tuesday 29 September 6-8 pm YMCA 5640 Sackville Street. I will come if council finishes before then. 22111
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Water @halifaxwater.bsky.social · 28/09/2026September 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Water service will be temporarily shut off near Pine Hill Drive and Tower Road for water main installation work. Impacted customers were notified in advance. halifaxwater.ca/notice/pine-hill-drive-water-main-installation 011
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026New: HRM confirm staff are assessing options for council’s consideration after the Halifax Forum demolition application was paused. A week ago, @thechronicleherald.bsky.social reported on what appeared to be a coordinated campaign between a minor hockey association and Mayor Andy Fillmore.saltwire.comHalifax Forum demolition application paused, preparing options for council following cost updateCity staff shared the project’s demolition application has been paused due to rising costs. 153
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Terri @terriclarke.bsky.social · 25/09/2026We also need a new reporting system, clearly! People should be able to report being hit by a driver, near misses, crashes, close passes, drunk/distracted/aggressive driving, all without being victim blamed or made to regret their decision to report. Don’t involve the cops unless it’s necessary. 2333
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of 311 service impacts taking place on Friday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. to Saturday, Sept. 26 at 11:59 p.m. Details: buff.ly/Anwm2SC 021
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Inviting residents to join in recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Mi’kmaw History Month. Details: buff.ly/JQrAhwM 185
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 25/09/2026NOTICE: The public information meeting regarding the Halifax Forum heritage demolition application scheduled for Oct. 1 has been cancelled following a staff decision to pause the application due to updated project costs that exceed funding approved by Council. www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea... 066
Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 24/09/2026☕️ coffee drop-in tomorrow 🫖 Friday 25 September 2026 at Uncommon Grounds at 1030 South Park Street from 10:00 am to noon Come by to say hello and chat for 15 minutes or so as an individual or small group. 082
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Halifax Transit has launched new features in the HFXGO mobile fare payment app that will make paying for transit easier and help riders receive the lowest fare possible. Details: buff.ly/yO4afP6 177
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Street Closure: Trollope Street, between Cogswell Street and Bell Road, will be closed to traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11 to accommodate Nova Scotia Power work in the area. Details: buff.ly/dOS51VG 211
Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🚲🦽🚶🏼♂️🛴🚍🚑🚒🚛 Morris St cycling connection public engagement: I did this survey last night. It is quite complex. Please take some time to read and have your say. There is a lot of free form text entry opportunities. Attend in person on the 29th if you like. Please share. 12112
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking feedback on different design options for the Peninsula South Complete Streets project. Details: buff.ly/qPIHE79 077
Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 19/09/2026laurawhite.ca/15-september...laurawhite.ca15 September 2026 HRM Council Meeting: Gorsebrook Park (HeadStart), Wanderers Grounds Proposal, Affordable Housing Proposal (between Robie & Edward) - Laura White, Councillor for District 7photo: Camp Hill Cemetery fence at Robie & Jubliee. I've seen HRM repair this hole 3+ times and every time, the people open it up again. This happened 041
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Water @halifaxwater.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Traffic Advisory – Morris St. & South Park St. From 8 AM - 4 PM on Sept 15-17 there will be stop-and-go traffic at the following locations for wastewater system maintenance. Morris St. at Dresden Row, Halifax. South Park St. between Morris St. and South St., Halifax. 1/2 111
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Road closure: Market Street, between Carmichael and Prince streets. This work will take place on Monday, Sept. 14 to Friday, Sept. 25, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is to facilitate road repairs. Details: buff.ly/7zQGqnb 021
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Sam Austin @samaustind5.bsky.social · 09/09/2026The CAP doesn't really annihilate city finances. We set a tax rate and CAP really has no bearing. What it does is shift how municipal costs are spread between folks. Decades of low density single-use, car centred development is a financial cost, but that's not the CAP. Similar roots, diff issues 151
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Are you a university student living off campus? Being a good neighbour starts at the curb. Make sure your garbage, recycling and organics are sorted correctly, placed out on collection day only and properly secured to prevent litter and wildlife issues. 171
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.John Lloyd @boyonabike62.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Someone tell climate scientists 021
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Traffic Delay: Coburg Road, Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. This is to facilitate the decommissioning of natural gas lines in the area. Details: buff.ly/5bgyZHQ 021
Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 02/09/2026❤️❤️❤️ Best policy ever. Changing culture is hard. This pass does it. 0250
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 31/08/2026As students, staff and faculty return to schools across the Halifax region this week, the municipality is reminding residents to exercise additional caution on the road. Learn more about back to school road safety at: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ba... 155
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 31/08/2026GOOD NEWS: The headmaster of a school in Nepal received a phone call from a friend upstream about the deadly flooding on the way. He took quick action and saved 1,643 schoolchildren from certain death. The school was completely destroyed by the floodwaters. 6638191
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 28/08/2026Bike infrastructure isn’t about catering to existing cyclists. It’s about opening up access, independence, and opportunity for those who can't drive. Cities that invest in cycling are actively choosing to give more people the freedom to move through their communities. LISTEN: bccycling.ca/podcast 9352120
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax ReTales @halifaxretales.bsky.social · 28/08/2026DYK That at all intersections in NS there is a crosswalk, whether it is indicated by paint or not and the vehicle yields to the pedestrian 56014
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.🇨🇦 HalifaxTrails.ca @halifaxtrails.ca · 27/08/2026On August 21, 2026, the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change launched a 60-day public consultation on designating and expanding provincial protected lands through October 20, 2026. Make sure to have your say!news.novascotia.caPublic Consultation Opens on New Protected AreasFilter News By 036
Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Council meeting summary post. Also subscribe here to receive email newsletters that I send at the beginning of each month. laurawhite.ca/25-august-20...laurawhite.ca25 August 2026 HRM Council Meeting: Affordable Housing, Major Events Framework & HRM Parks Washrooms and Drinking Fountains - Laura White, Councillor for District 7photo: new crosswalk at Henry & Watt (Curb cut, signs and paint.) 083
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Road closure: Rainnie Drive from: Monday, Aug. 31 to Friday, Sept. 4, 24/7. This work is related to the duct bank installation. The sidewalk and bike lane will also be closed. Details: buff.ly/oJs94W5 183
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Water @halifaxwater.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Traffic Advisory – Downtown Halifax Beginning at 11 PM tonight, until 7 AM on August 28, crews will complete wastewater and stormwater system maintenance on several streets in Downtown Halifax. This work will not impact Halifax Water services in the area. halifaxwater.ca/notice/traff... 1/2 111
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Ryan Singh @singhisking.bsky.social · 26/08/2026A 2,000 foot chunk of glacier snapped off and dropped 4,000 feet in Nepal. The flash flood killed 98 people. 391 tourists are missing. 47 Americans unaccounted for. 19 bridges gone. This isn't a natural disaster. This is climate breakdown. 221039483
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 26/08/2026IMPORTANT: The Dutch invested €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart governments do the math on investing in better mobility. Let’s be clear— it WASTES public money to NOT do it. #CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com 9335153
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Matt Stickland @landofsticks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Fillmore is up, he's in support of this strategy, but he is concerned about approving two permanent staff positions outside of the budget process. (Unlike his office, which he is apparently fine with adding permanent staff positions outside of the budget season, like he did last year). 1192
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Oakland is the latest city to show that speed safety cameras really do save lives: “The number of motorists going at least 11 mph over the speed limit fell by 70% at 18 locations since automated speed enforcement cameras went up.”sfchronicle.comOakland installed new automated speed cameras. Drivers’ behavior changed dramaticallyCameras installed to reduce dangerous driving have worked in Oakland, according to a city report. “We’re seeing that this is a high return-on-investment for safety on our streets.” 1440580
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Though her family plans a small, private service, as Dolly requested, they encouraged fans to donate to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, in lieu of flowers 📚 📕 💔🥰 Link here imaginationlibrary.com 15018
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 25/08/2026“If cities shape our lives, then who shapes our cities matters. It’s high time we reframe gender equity. Not as a niche issue, but as a universal urban quality issue. Cities designed, planned and led by the people who reflect who they serve are cities that are better for everyone.” bit.ly/4wJflY5 0299
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Jeffrey Tumlin 🏳️🌈 🌁 @jeffreytumlin.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Reminder: Even the ACLU agrees that speed safety cameras - when regulated properly - don't pose the privacy threat certain other cameras do. Speed safety cameras save lives. Permit and regulate them thoughtfully mass.streetsblog.org/2026/08/05/g...mass.streetsblog.orgGuest Column: For Privacy Advocates, License Plate Readers Are A Bigger Threat Than Carefully-Regulated Speed Enforcement Cameras - Streetsblog MassachusettsTraffic enforcement cameras do not pose the same threats to privacy as license-plate-reader surveillance, which is already in widespread use in Massachusetts. 1183
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Water @halifaxwater.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Traffic Advisory Beginning at 11:30PM tonight until 7:30AM tomorrow, crews will complete wastewater and stormwater system maintenance on several streets in Downtown Halifax. No impact services in the area. halifaxwater.ca/notice/downtown-halifax-wastewater-and-stormwater-system-maintenance 011
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 19/08/2026Have we just been examining the tip of the iceberg when it comes to AI's carbon emissions? This new study says YES. Thanks to @emorwee.bsky.social and @grist.org for reporting on this.nature.comAI-driven productivity gains enable more CO₂ emissions than they avoid in a global energy–economy model - npj Climate Actionnpj Climate Action - AI-driven productivity gains enable more CO₂ emissions than they avoid in a global energy–economy model 6262159
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 14/08/2026This is BAD NEWS for public safety & mobility in Ontario. Make no mistake what this ruling means—the lower court decision established that ripping out protected bike-lanes WILL cost lives & that was unconstitutional. This Appeal decision says Doug Ford is constitutionally allowed to ENDANGER LIVES.cbc.caOntario appeal court says Ford can rip out Toronto bike lanes | CBC NewsPremier Doug Ford’s government can rip out 19 kilometres of protected bike lanes in Toronto, the Court of Appeal for Ontario has ruled in a decision released Friday, reversing a lower court decision m... 24334122
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Applications open for HalifACT Youth Climate Action Fund. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ap... 033
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The municipality is inviting residents to upcoming Mobile Household Special Waste Depot Events, where they can dispose of household special waste not acceptable for curbside collection. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up... 032
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Fatalities and casualties reduced by 34% on London roads after the speed limit was lowered to 20 mph. Are drivers just more obedient in London than elsewhere? No! It’s the speed cameras!mylondon.news'20mph roads are working in London - they should be England's default'TfL's Chief Safety, Health and Environment Officer has told government ministers they are being too "hesitant" and should take inspiration from Sadiq Khan 7492161
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.Urban Truth Collective @urbantruth.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Our “choice” to drive (if indeed we actually HAVE a choice… car dependency by design means we don’t) is an expensive decision for everyone, not just for us. #UrbanTruth 06319
Reposted by Laura White, P.Eng.The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 15/08/2026It's sociopathic that neoliberal leaders are smiling through all this while proposing more pipelines. They have the same access to information we do. What's even their end game? All marine life dies in the next couple years but worth it for the money no one can spend? 1132786