Laura White, P.Eng.

Hey Toronto @sundance.bikesky.social has something you should consider for dealing with the bike lane nonsense. Plans available on Instructables or you can buy on Etsy.

Fire fighters are saying adding density to the places where land is cheap/zoning is more lax (aka the outskirts of the suburbs), is super bad for fire services.

Residents are invited to learn more about the proposed redevelopment of the St. Mary’s Boat Club and provide feedback to help inform future planning and design of the facility. More details on an upcoming open house: buff.ly/qvHTP6L

Traffic operations change: Intersection of Gottingen, Brunswick and Duke streets. Effective Tuesday, Nov. 3, a new left-turn restriction from southbound Gottingen to Brunswick Street will help reduce delays, improve traffic flow and enhance pedestrian safety. More details: buff.ly/D6KICYQ

Traffic operations change: Intersection of Oxford Street and Jubilee Road. Effective Tuesday, Nov. 3, a new afternoon peak-period left-turn restriction from Jubilee Road to Oxford Street will help reduce delays, improve traffic flow and enhance pedestrian safety. More details: buff.ly/i87Gdi2

Operations continue at the Hfx. Grain Elevator, with 56 HRFE firefighters and 20 apparatus on scene supporting this complex response. Crews are working to contain the fire and protect the nearby vessel while navigating the challenges presented by the infrastructure and elevated firefighting.

Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency is responding to a structure fire at the grain elevator located at 730 Marginal Road in Halifax. No injuries have been reported at this time. Please avoid the area and allow first responders space to carry out their work.

Traffic Delay: Robie Street, between South and Inglis streets, Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to facilitate the installation of a natural gas service. More details: buff.ly/hJj5NqQ

Traffic delay: South Park Street, between Spring Garden Road and Morris Street. This natural gas service installation will take place Wed., Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two-way traffic will be maintained. The east sidewalk and bike lane will detour around this work. More details: buff.ly/GduKErT

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“The Adaptive Reuse of the Halifax Memorial Library” bid is now open. Closes 28 January 2027, 2 pm. Creating an account to view the 3 documents is straightforward. HRM comms messaging to follow. halifax.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tende...

The record warm Mediterranean - due to climate change - strikes again. 191 mm of rain in one hour on Corsica. #ClimatechangeisWaterchange

21.10.2026 'A violent storm hit Split, Croatia, this evening. Solin recorded 60mm of rain in one hour, roads flooded up to car headlights and firefighters pumped water from car parks in Podstrana.' Volcaholic [x] #FossilFuels #Meat #Dairy #Collapse #Climate #Europe

I joined The Monthly Cycle for their ally ride this evening. It was a nice ride through Point Pleasant Park, the south end and over Citadel Hill. #BikeHFX

The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking applications for volunteers to serve on the African Descent Advisory Committee (ADAC). ADAC advises Regional Council on the impact of municipal policies, programs and services for People of African Descent. Details: buff.ly/WwKlF6I

But why would anyone need a good Halloween road safety video? Oh.

Wastewater System Maintenance From 8 AM to 4 PM, October 20-22, Halifax Water crews will perform wastewater system maintenance at Morris Street/Dresden Row and 1259 South Park Street. Expect stop-and-go traffic. halifaxwater.ca/notice/downtown-halifax-wastewater-system-maintenance-0

Internal docs show MTO staff warned against Ford government’s bike lane removal: “No empirical evidence that ties bike lanes as the sole source of congestion, nor is there data that shows removing bike lanes help with better traffic flow” www.thestar.com/news/gta/dou... #onpoli #bikeTO #TOpoli

The Halifax and Nova Scotia subreddits are suddenly awash with pro-data centre posts that all seem to be written by AI. I guess that’s why govt and corps are so eager to build these things. Propaganda. Swaying opinions. Manufacturing consent.

This is NOT normal. I cannot think of anything like it in the 40 years I reported. (Including 30 covering NS politics). No Nova Scotia should be ok with this.

Conversation we had with Sheldon about the Traffic Safety Act and Regulations, effective this Monday. Does anyone even know what the new laws and requirements are? fx1019.ca/on-air/local...

Halifax Examiner reporters thrown out of EverWind data centre announcement in Point Tupper By @joanbaxter.bsky.social and @dartjenhen.bsky.social

Doug Ford Accidentally Endorses The War on Cars Podcast in Hilarious Bike Lane Exchange. momentummag.com/doug-ford-ac...

Aly Van Wyck-Smart: ‘Her meteoric rise to fame came quickly when she won a Silver medal at the 2019 Para World Swimming Championships in the S2-100m backstroke & a bronze 50m. With those results she quickly moved the target from Paris 2024 to Tokyo 2020.’ #BikelanesSaveLives youtu.be/8fKi6S8ogto?...

Update: Both Joan Baxter and Jennifer Henderson were escorted out of the EverWind press conference by security. Both are older women who present no physical threat to anyone. Both behave as reporters do. But we (the Halifax Examiner) write critically about EverWind.

Traffic Delay: 6259 Coburg Road, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to facilitate the installation of a natural gas service lateral. Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Details: buff.ly/iuaeuf6

Update: This work will continue on Friday, Oct. 16.

Traffic delay: Intersection of University Avenue and Robie Street, Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is to facilitate the conversion of the electrical system in the area. Traffic signals will be shut down while work is underway. Details: buff.ly/kEgmo21

Great coverage of this week's Bloor bike lane removal resistance by @desmondcole.bsky.social and the broader far-right playbook. The "war on fossil capital" framing is good and one that can apply to those walking, biking, and taking transit alike. #BikeTO #WalkTO #TTC #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero

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Councillor Coffee Drop-In tomorrow, Friday, 16 October, Glitter Bean Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road, 10 am to noon. 15 or 10 minute convos if there is a line up! Hope to see you soon.

Traffic delay: Beginning on Gottingen Street and ending at Grand Parade on Sunday, Oct. 18. This is to facilitate the 2026 Fallen Peace Officers' Memorial Parade from noon to 1 p.m. Traffic delays are expected. Drivers are asked to use alternative routes where possible. More details: buff.ly/W6u89x2

The Light the Night Walk for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada will take place on Argyle and Sackville streets on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Details: buff.ly/eH4co5g

Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to staff availability. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.

In the end, the lanes come out.

Terrifying scenes in Nepal as flash floods strike once again

It’s hard enough for cities in Canada to do smarter things given how often bad city leaders hurt their own cities. But it’s extra infuriating watching awful provincial premiers sabotaging cities by ripping out good things they FINALLY managed to achieve. Premiers should not have that power, period.

Survey closes 11 October.

Traffic delay: Robie Street between University Avenue and Coburg Road from Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Thursday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to facilitate natural gas service installation. Two-way traffic will be maintained. More details: buff.ly/IwAkUQp

I had the pleasure of attending the launch of this Transit Code Accessibility campaign last week at Progress Place. I hope you enjoy the 5 videos as much as I did! PS Accessibility Town Hall tonight at the Central Library 5:30-8 pm

Halifax Transit has launched its Transit Code Accessibility campaign as part of its ongoing work to support the Transit Code, a guide to passenger conduct and policies that promotes a safe, courteous and respectful transit environment. Learn more: buff.ly/BqKGNYb

The Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry (VVPR) helps emergency responders identify and assist residents with mobility challenges, medical conditions or disabilities during a crisis. Be prepared this hurricane season – if you or a loved one would benefit from the VVPR, learn more at halifax.ca/VVPR

Paris has been praised in recent years for their visionary, progressive city-building, but they don’t get enough credit for just being really pragmatic! Everything they’ve been doing is common sense. They’re moving a lot more people with less space while cleaning the air and cooling the city.

In today's Morning File, a story by Jennifer Henderson on Nova Scotia students' test scores. Plus, some of what happened at Halifax regional council Tuesday. I wrote about getting more vehicles off our streets. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...

Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 4 to 10. This year’s theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety – Safe Charging is a Superpower,” focusing on everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. Details: buff.ly/yrQKbqe

The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to attend the Accessibility Advisory Committee Town Hall on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. For more information and to register for virtual participation: buff.ly/ukWkoky

Beginning at midnight tonight until 6:00 AM Friday, October 2, crews will perform wastewater and stormwater maintenance on several Downtown Halifax streets. No service impacts are expected. halifaxwater.ca/notice/wastewater-and-stormwater-system-maintenance