{ "city": "Woodlawn", "state": "NS", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/pub-halifax/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Halifax Regional Council", "headline": "Council shifts $2.1 million to fund a new Granville Park spray pad", "summary": "Halifax Regional Council is holding public hearings on zoning amendments for 1528 Queen St and street closures in the Cogswell District, Dartmouth, and Upper Tantallon. The council will vote on transferring $2,100,000 from the Cogswell fountain budget to finance a new water spray pad at Granville Park, with construction targeted for 2027. Other agenda items include first reading of By-law U-121 to update Halifax Transit fares, approval of street renamings in Dartmouth and Halifax, and directions to purchase 20 expansion buses for the 2026 Core Service Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0a546da9-4205-466d-85a7-71a2697b3cd1&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5686", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0a546da9-4205-466d-85a7-71a2697b3cd1&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Halifax Regional Council", "headline": "Council to discuss affordable housing pilot and parking rate adjustments", "summary": "The Halifax Regional Council will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of surplus lands for an affordable housing pilot program. The body will also consider updates to parking rates, rural transit grants, and blasting bylaws.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=002c514e-1bf4-4bfe-be99-5203c70659a8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5650", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=002c514e-1bf4-4bfe-be99-5203c70659a8&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Halifax Regional Council", "headline": "Council to consider $21M transit tire contract and site plan appeal in Porters Lake", "summary": "The Halifax Regional Council will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan appeal on Highway 7 and vote on several administrative updates. Key decisions include a long-term transit tire lease and amendments to solar collector and heritage property regulations.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=12be73ef-3727-4a0c-86a8-05f82372e57a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5630", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=12be73ef-3727-4a0c-86a8-05f82372e57a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Halifax Regional Council", "headline": "Council to consider development charge changes for Dartmouth Cove", "summary": "Council is voting on development charge amendments for Dartmouth Cove, setting a public hearing for sale of land for affordable housing at 48 Pinecrest Drive, and considering heritage designation for 2636 Windsor Street. Other items include grants for events, ice rental rate increases, and a ferry fare waiver. Several reports and in camera sessions are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=280e8df2-bb2c-460e-979a-3f1dbf284274&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5470", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=280e8df2-bb2c-460e-979a-3f1dbf284274&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Halifax Regional Council", "headline": "Council to vote on tip fee increases, paving deal, and SailGP fly-past", "summary": "Halifax Regional Council will vote on proposed amendments to increase tip fees at solid waste facilities, effective August 1, 2026. They will also decide on a cost-sharing agreement with the province for paving subdivision streets and adopt a by-law amending fees for taxation information. Additionally, Council will discuss fly-past permissions for the SailGP event, a review of hoarding visual improvement fee discounts, and options for a red tape feedback tool. An update on the homelessness framework will be received as an information item.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=64fcd53d-d4ec-44cd-9921-37c0eedc70f7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5186", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=64fcd53d-d4ec-44cd-9921-37c0eedc70f7&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Halifax Regional Council", "headline": "Council to decide on Halifax Mooseheads expansion at RBC Dartmouth", "summary": "Regional Council will vote on directing staff to negotiate a lease for the Halifax Mooseheads to expand at the RBC Centre in Dartmouth, and consider a budget proposal to hold expenditures flat for 2027/2028. A public hearing is scheduled on zoning amendments to allow multiple-unit dwellings on Main Road in Eastern Passage. The council will also hear a variance appeal for 41 Cowie Hill Road.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7e65d9a7-038b-4425-9656-d951b5fdbf0b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5056", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7e65d9a7-038b-4425-9656-d951b5fdbf0b&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Halifax Regional Council", "headline": "Council to consider ending inclusionary zoning program for affordable housing", "summary": "Halifax Regional Council will discuss discontinuing the inclusionary zoning program based on a market analysis. They will also give first reading to a development charge by-law for Dartmouth Cove, consider fly-past requests, and hear reports on event strategy, housing partnerships, and construction waste management.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f6852e94-0418-4a9b-89b7-8561059e8d98&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4997", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f6852e94-0418-4a9b-89b7-8561059e8d98&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Budget Committee - Continuation", "headline": "Committee continues debate on 2026/27 budget", "summary": "This is a continuation of the Budget Committee meeting that began March 3, 2026. The sole item on the agenda is the proposed 2026/27 budget. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; it is a procedural continuation for further discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=13747a44-250f-4118-8acc-2138b5ce93f8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=13747a44-250f-4118-8acc-2138b5ce93f8&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Halifax Regional Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $30M increase for Windsor Street Exchange Phase 2", "summary": "Halifax Regional Council will decide on a $30 million budget increase for the Windsor Street Exchange Phase 2 construction, bringing the total to $180 million. Council will also consider discontinuing an inclusionary zoning program, requesting full property tax from Nova Scotia Power, and proposing changes to dangerous-dog legislation. Other items include transit prioritization, bus purchases, and a heritage designation for 5219 Artz Street.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2b525638-79db-4d72-8db3-9b4bde75cc13&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4840", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2b525638-79db-4d72-8db3-9b4bde75cc13&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Budget Committee - Continuation", "headline": "Budget Committee continues discussion of revised 2026/27 capital plan", "summary": "This is a continuation of the Budget Committee meetings from March 3, 4, and 5, 2026. The committee will discuss the Revised 2026/27 Multi-Year Capital Plan. No other items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c35ca288-1d5c-421c-82ad-af4a389b03ad&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c35ca288-1d5c-421c-82ad-af4a389b03ad&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Halifax Regional Council", "headline": "Council considers large mixed-use development in Dartmouth's M District", "summary": "Halifax Regional Council is meeting to discuss a comprehensive neighbourhood plan for the M District Future Growth Node in Dartmouth. The body will also consider a $82.49 million debenture issuance and the 2026/27 Halifax Water Annual Business Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1338404b-b5af-4d13-996d-bb11be3fdcdb&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4692", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1338404b-b5af-4d13-996d-bb11be3fdcdb&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-05", "body": "Budget Committee - Continuation", "headline": "Budget committee continues 2026/27 budget review", "summary": "The Budget Committee is continuing its review of the 2026/27 budget and capital plan. The meeting is a continuation from previous sessions and will resume on March 10, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c491dfdf-eaf6-4bdf-87a7-414cf4ac17fd&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c491dfdf-eaf6-4bdf-87a7-414cf4ac17fd&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "Budget Committee - Continuation", "headline": "Budget Committee continues 2026/27 budget review", "summary": "The Budget Committee is continuing its review of the 2026/27 budget and capital plan. The meeting is scheduled to run from 9:30 a.m. on March 4, 2026, until 8:00 p.m., with a continuation on March 5 and March 10.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=70ba4d52-e9a5-4e8a-a52c-abbf8faeaa9d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=70ba4d52-e9a5-4e8a-a52c-abbf8faeaa9d&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Halifax budget committee to finalize 2026/27 operating budget", "summary": "The Halifax Regional Council Budget Committee will meet to finalize the 2026/27 operating budget, approve a revised multi-year capital plan, and consider proposed budget adjustments. The meeting is scheduled to continue over multiple days.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2dc5ed20-0349-47ab-89a0-a6d84e435b9a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4791", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2dc5ed20-0349-47ab-89a0-a6d84e435b9a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "Budget Committee - Continuation", "headline": "No agenda items; meeting continues previous budget discussions", "summary": "The Woodlawn Budget Committee meeting on February 24, 2026 is a continuation of the February 18, 19, and 20 budget meetings. No specific items are listed on the agenda and there are no attachments. The committee will likely address items carried over from the earlier sessions, but no decisions are documented for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a7a85c75-09cb-43c3-8c59-44f50d9d5195&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a7a85c75-09cb-43c3-8c59-44f50d9d5195&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "Halifax Regional Council", "headline": "Council to consider major M District Future Growth Node development and capital budget", "summary": "Halifax Regional Council will hold a joint meeting with Harbour East‑Marine Drive Community Council to give first reading on amendments to the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By‑law to enable comprehensive development of the M District Future Growth Node in Dartmouth, between Micmac Boulevard, Horizon Court and Highway 111, including up to 2,800 dwelling units and other uses. The council will also consider a motion to refuse initiation of amendments allowing a 12‑storey building at 169 Wyse Road in Dartmouth. Additional items include approval of the 2026/27 Multi‑Year Capital Plan and Capital Reserves withdrawals, a $225,000 contribution to Centre for Art Tapes for a property at 2199 Gottingen Street, and adoption of amendments to By‑law T‑1008 governing taxis and transportation network companies.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6d20d6b5-29f3-4e47-8479-aee2adeb752b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4558", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6d20d6b5-29f3-4e47-8479-aee2adeb752b&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-20", "body": "Budget Committee - Continuation", "headline": "Budget Committee continues 2026/27 budget review", "summary": "The Budget Committee is continuing its review of proposed budgets for Corporate Services, Halifax Regional Libraries, and Fiscal Services. The session will resume on February 24, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5803ded4-638e-4881-b8c6-2c0fd2f5cbf8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5803ded4-638e-4881-b8c6-2c0fd2f5cbf8&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-19", "body": "Budget Committee - Continuation", "headline": "Budget Committee will review the proposed 2026/27 Mayor’s Office budget", "summary": "The Woodlawn Budget Committee will continue its February 18 meeting. It will consider the proposed 2026/27 budgets and business plans for the Mayor’s Office, Corporate Services, Halifax Regional Libraries, and Fiscal Services. No attachments or dollar amounts are listed for these items.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=debd4afe-6e57-4bcc-96cb-60d6b2265399&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=debd4afe-6e57-4bcc-96cb-60d6b2265399&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Budget Committee to consider 2026/27 budgets for Auditor General, Mayor’s Office, and multiple departments", "summary": "This Budget Committee (standing committee of the whole on budget) is reviewing and voting on proposals to incorporate several 2026/27 departmental budgets and business plans into the Draft Operating Budget. Items include the Auditor General, Mayor’s Office, Corporate Services (covering CAO, Finance, HR, IT, Legal), Halifax Regional Libraries, and Fiscal Services. No dollar amounts or specific project details are provided in the agenda text; decisions will be based on supporting documents and presentations.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=816e51d4-e1ec-48cc-b670-eb6094399868&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4665", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=816e51d4-e1ec-48cc-b670-eb6094399868&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-13", "body": "Budget Committee - Continuation", "headline": "Budget Committee continues 2026/27 public safety budget review", "summary": "The Budget Committee will continue its review of the Proposed 2026/27 Public Safety Budget and Business Plans, following meetings on February 11 and 12, 2026. The agenda also includes a request to approve the In Camera (In Private) Minutes from January 28, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4ca4ffed-dfb7-46b6-b1cc-f64615bcedb8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4ca4ffed-dfb7-46b6-b1cc-f64615bcedb8&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-12", "body": "Budget Committee - Continuation", "headline": "Budget Committee continues 2026/27 budget review", "summary": "The Budget Committee is continuing its review of the 2026/27 Halifax Transit and Public Safety budgets. The meeting was delayed by weather and will resume on February 13, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=bcbf7d8b-475f-4dcb-a241-9eb2809272fd&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=bcbf7d8b-475f-4dcb-a241-9eb2809272fd&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Budget Committee reviews 2026/27 transit and public safety budgets", "summary": "The Budget Committee will consider proposed 2026/27 budgets and business plans for Halifax Transit and four public safety entities (Community Safety, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, Halifax Regional Police, and RCMP Halifax Detachment). A motion directs the CAO to incorporate each into the Draft 2026/27 Operating Budget.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=85a70dd2-2c04-450e-bc34-f1ebb903767c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4473", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=85a70dd2-2c04-450e-bc34-f1ebb903767c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Halifax Regional Council", "headline": "Council votes to add $1.4 million to the Recreation Centre capital budget", "summary": "Halifax Regional Council will consider a series of motions, including budget, staffing, and policy items. The council will vote to increase the approved 2025/26 capital budget for Project CB210021 PR‑BLT Recreation Centre Recap by $1,400,000, funded from debt. Other items include extending the application deadline for a surplus property on St. Margaret’s Bay Road, appointing two development officers, and setting a heritage hearing for 5219 Artz Street. The council will also direct staff reports on the Complete Streets policy and a pilot high‑occupancy‑vehicle lane project.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3e344d1e-4c3a-49d8-a9a2-2526b8c2f455&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4323", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3e344d1e-4c3a-49d8-a9a2-2526b8c2f455&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-05", "body": "Budget Committee - Continuation", "headline": "Budget Committee continues 2026/27 operations budget review", "summary": "The Budget Committee is holding a continuation meeting to discuss the Proposed 2026/27 Operations Business Units Budget and Business Plan. The session is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=28989a7e-2784-484a-b6d1-c62eafa0a514&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=28989a7e-2784-484a-b6d1-c62eafa0a514&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-04", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Budget Committee to vote on incorporating six department budgets into 2026/27 operating plan", "summary": "The Budget Committee will consider a motion to direct the CAO to incorporate proposed 2026/27 budgets and business plans for six operations units—Major Projects Office, Strategic Infrastructure & Transportation Planning, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Planning & Development, and Property, Fleet & Environment—into the Draft 2026/27 Operating Budget. The meeting spans three days (Feb 4-6, 2026) and includes a staff presentation and a CAO memorandum with requested budget briefing notes.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1cedde59-1971-432d-b9fb-f6424e68db75&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4337", "source": "https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1cedde59-1971-432d-b9fb-f6424e68db75&lang=English" } ] }