A Halifax councilor says the city has an opportunity to rename streets and landmarks with honour to the Mi'kmaq.

Halifax regional council held a strategic planning session to determine councils' mission and priorities that will set the tone for the next four years.

Cuttell is one of eight women elected to HRM council that achieved gender parity this year for the first time.

Swearing-in ceremony sees record number of women elected to Halifax council

Patty Cuttell said in a release she was told the judicial recount would take place Nov. 2, after the swearing-in ceremony.

"We need people at the decision-making table to reflect our communities. I think it's great," says expert.

The results of the survey will be used to hold those who are elected on Oct. 17 accountable post-election.

Regional council unanimously voted to sell an Upper-Hammonds Plains fire hall for one dollar on Tuesday.

HRM chief administrative officer Jacques Dubé said residents can expect rough winds, high seas and 'potential coastal damage.'

At least five of the 16 sitting members of Halifax regional council will not be re-offering in the October election.