Lindell Smith

• Halifax’s anti-Black racism framework a start to a long process: city diversity manager

  On Tuesday, Halifax regional council unanimously endorsed an 'anti-Black racism framework' aimed to serve as a roadmap to develop an action plan to deal with anti-Black racism.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2021
  
• Halifax councillor and his goal to bring more diverse voices to Canada’s municipal conversation

  FCM is the national voice of local government, representing 90 pe rcent of Canadians.

  Politics

  Mar 16, 2021
  
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• Councillor Lindell Smith appointed as Halifax Board of Police Commissioners’ new chair

  District 8 Councillor Lindell Smith will be taking over from Commissioner Natalie Borden, who is stepping down.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2021
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• Halifax police chief says body cameras could improve community relations as decision deferred

  Halifax Regional Police presented its five-year rollout plan for equipping frontline officers with body cameras.

  Politics

  Dec 14, 2020
• As N.S. premier apologizes for systemic racism, Black Nova Scotians voice concern over lack of consultation

  El Jones says the province failed to appropriately communicate and consult with Black and Indigenous communities before making the apology.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2020
• Halifax council marks ‘seminal’ moment in history by accepting Cornwallis task force report

  'We are on the right side of history, acknowledging the real history of this place and willing to make these changes.'

  Politics

  Jul 21, 2020
• Halifax council approves $250,000 in funding for Bus Stop Theatre Co-Operative

  The decision was met by a round of applause from supporters of the theatre who attended Tuesday's meeting at Halifax City Hall.

  Entertainment

  Jan 28, 2020
• HRM closing down Citadel High’s football practice field for maintenance, coach concerned

  The team was informed on Monday despite the city sending an information package to the school in February outlining the closure.

  Sports

  Sep 28, 2019
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• New art installation highlights African Nova Scotian history in hieroglyphics

  The installation contains six panels, which use Egyptian hieroglyphics to encapsulate the journey of Africans who came to North America on slave ships and moved up through the United States to Nova Scotia.

  Features

  Jul 18, 2019
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• Halifax council to provide $250K over next 2 years for Bus Stop Theatre

  “This falls short of what need to make an outright purchase but it’s enough to help us leverage some support and to help make a solid down payment and secure the property before the sale."

  Politics

  Jun 4, 2019