Mike Savage

• Liberal MP Andy Fillmore ‘very seriously’ considering run for Halifax mayor

  Andy Fillmore, the Liberal Member of Parliament for Halifax, says he's considering a mayoral run during the municipal election in October.

  Politics

  Feb 20
  
• ’12 years is long enough’: Halifax Mayor Mike Savage won’t run in next election

  Halifax Mayor Mike Savage says he won’t be running in the next municipal election, after serving in the role for more than a decade.

  Politics

  Feb 13
  
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• On the Brink: Halifax mayor on his growing city and the unfolding housing crisis

  Global News recently sat down with Halifax Mayor Mike Savage to talk about the housing challenges faced by a growing city, amid an unprecedented housing and affordability crisis.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2023
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• ‘It didn’t seem right:’ Halifax mayor cancels New Year’s Levee over unhoused crisis

  The mayor of Halifax has cancelled the annual New Year's Levee, instead diverting the funds that would've been used to a cause that would help feed unhoused people.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2023
• No clear plan on moving tent encampments: Halifax Regional Municipality

  During Tuesday's council meeting, Coun. Waye Mason pleaded with other councillors, noting that dozens of tents are sitting in encampments in his downtown district.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2023
• ‘1 in 1,000-year event’: Halifax officials assess damage after devastating floods

  After the area experienced more than 200 millimetres of rain throughout the weekend, Halifax officials are saying that some road and infrastructure repairs may take several weeks.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2023
• Homelessness on the rise in Halifax region as tents continue to pop up

  Nova Scotia opposition leaders and HRM officials are calling for more provincial support to address the rising number of tents being set up by those experiencing homelessness.

  Politics

  Jul 14, 2023
• $110M Halifax Forum redevelopment plan moves forward after years of debate

  Halifax Regional Council has voted to begin the design process for a redevelopment of the 95-year-old Halifax Forum. The project's estimated cost sits at $110 million.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2023
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• United States, Costa Rica sending help to battle multiple wildfires in Nova Scotia

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said he's expecting support internationally from both the United States and Costa Rica to combat ongoing wildfires in the province.

  Fire

  Jun 1, 2023
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• Halifax homelessness crisis: What governments are doing and why advocates say more is needed

  In the second part of a two-part series on homelessness in Halifax, municipal and provincial governments say they're working on the issue, but advocates say time is of the essence.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022