Grand Parade - HRM Council News
Journalist Matt Stickland (former writer with The Coast) has started a publication dedicated to reporting on all things City Hall.
Founded in 2025, Matt releases a new issue every Monday. If the content speaks to DHBC's advocacy priorities, we will post it below.
website: www.grandparade.news
email: info@grandparade.news
Issue 43: IMP updated after 9 years of failure
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Monday, March 30, 2026
When passed in 2017 with much fanfare, Halifax’s Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP) had one job: reduce the number
of drivers on Halifax’s roads.Read here.
Issue 40: HRM’s debt crisis arrives
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Monday, March 9, 2026
City buys 10 new busses without debt.
Read here.
Issue 38: The austerity hypocrisy of mayor Andy Fillmore
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Monday, February 23, 2026
"Cuts for thee, but not for me," argued Andy (hypocritically) during last week’s budget committee.
Read here.
Issue 37: The winners and losers of Halifax’s transit planning
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Monday, February 19, 2026
Executive Director of Halifax Transit Robin Gerus presented Halifax Transit’s draft budget.
Read here.
Issue 36: Potholes cause budget breakdown
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Monday, February 9, 2026
“I just wanted to focus the conversation,” said District 7 Councillor Laura White at a Feb. 4 budget committee meeting. “What we’re trying to do here is save lives, and I fully support doing that sooner rather than later.”
Read here.
Issue 34: City owes Wanderers $590K on stadium
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Monday, January 26, 2026
HRM took control of “pop-up” stadium in 2025.
Read here.