This week’s Proven Results is about all the work that the community, HRM, and I did together at Penhorn Lake over the last few years to make the park and neighbourhood an even better place. It’s a bit bitter sweet writing about this because the new boundaries mean that Penhorn …
Victoria Road is an important roadway running through Dartmouth. It’s a very busy road, but it also passes through neighbourhoods and is an important route for pedestrians and transit. One section of Victoria Road stands out though as being completely out of character compared to the rest of the street: …
Here’s a roundup of the details of my platform that I shared on social media this past week. Sullivan’s PondSullivan’s Pond is a beloved park. It’s Dartmouth’s version of the public gardens, with its well-tended flower beds and shrubs and, of course, our feathered mascots. It’s a space we’re very …
This week’s proven results is a project that is very near and dear to me: daylighting the Sawmill River. The Sawmill River project first came across my radar before I was even on Council, when I was a sort of citizen activist writing for Spacing Atlantic and HRM was trying …
Dartmouth, we are the City of Lakes. Our lakes define life on this side of the Harbour. They’re hubs for recreation. People walk/run along them, we swim in them, fish in them, occasionally skate on them in the winter, and of course Banook has its major role as a centre …
During the campaign, I’m going into detail on various aspects of my platform on social media, Monday – Thursday. I know not everyone is on Facebook, Twitter or Linked-in so here’s a review to end off the week of what I shared. Harbour Infilling:My first daily platform entry! Harbour infilling …
During the election campaign, I’m sharing parts of my platform in greater detail Monday – Thursday. Friday’s though, I’m going to do a spotlight on past initiatives that I am proud to have played a role in. Government is our collective endeavour and it’s how we do a lot of …
Housing and homelessness is one of the major issues facing HRM. Household budgets are being stretched as people are forced to spend more on rent. There is real anxiety out there too as many people know that, if they’re forced to move, they won’t be able to find a new …
News Sawmill River Project UnderwayI have written a lot about the Sawmill River project and how transformational it will be for Downtown Dartmouth and District 5. It will enable redevelopment of derelict industrial lands along Canal Street and Skokomul Street (formerly Maitland), connect the Harbour and Banook trails, create new …
Agenda, August 20 Watershed PlanningSome really good news on Council’s agenda for Dartmouth’s Lakes: HRM is launching a watershed planning program, and Dartmouth’s Lakes are part of the initial pilot. The idea is to have a multi-year plan with clear goals and measurable outcomes. HRM has done a few things …
