Column: Growth is coming fast – we need to be ready
The following is a column submitted to The Laker News by Mayor Andy Fillmore. People across Bedford, Fall River, Sackville, and Beaver Bank can feel how quickly HRM is changing.…
Mayor Fillmore delivers 2026 State of the Municipality address at Convention Centre
HALIFAX: Mayor Andy Fillmore delivered his 2026 State of the Municipality address Wednesday at the Halifax Convention Centre, outlining a vision for how Halifax can prepare for rapid growth, rising…
Mayor Fillmore sets clear direction for disciplined 2027/28 municipal budget
HALIFAX: Regional Council in Halifax has approved a motion from Mayor Andy Fillmore to guide the development of the municipality’s 2027/28 budget, establishing a clear direction focused on fiscal discipline,…
Three people die in early morning Lower Sackville structure fire
LOWER SACKVILLE: The community of Lower Sackville awoke Saturday morning April 25 to tragic news. RCMP say that at approximately 3:55 a.m., officers, EHS and firefighters with Halifax Regional Fire…
Feds announce $28M for Windsor Street Exchange Redevelopment project
HALIFAX: Prime Minister Mark Carney officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund on April 7. This new fund will provide $51 billion over 10 years through three major streams to…
Mayor Fillmore on federal funding for the Windsor Street Exchange project
HALIFAX: On April 7 the federal government announced a $28 million investment in Halifax Water to increase capacity in the municipal wastewater collection system, enabling growth within the Young Street…
Regional council approves municipal budget
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality’s Regional Council has approved the 2026/27 municipal budget. The 2026/27 municipal budget – which includes an operating budget of $1.45 billion and a capital budget…
Mayor Fillmore’s response on the 2026/27 municipal budget ratification
HALIFAX: Regional Council voted Tuesday to ratify the 2026/27 municipal budget. The vote was 14-3, with Mayor Fillmore voting against ratification. It will see a 9.5 per cent tax hike…
Mayor Fillmore stops by wing night in Fall River, talks with residents
FALL RIVER: The Mayor of Halifax paid a visit to Fall River on Thursday night. As part of visits to community halls and facilities across the municipality, Andy Fillmore enjoyed…
Fillmore calls for reductions to municipal wages and compensation of up to 7%
HRM: Halifax Regional Council is in the process of developing the 2026/27 municipal budget. At current levels of spending and based on Council discussions to date, the average residential tax…