Jen
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"We as Erica Joy Axent Hilton’s family are telling her story because in doing so maybe just one life will be saved"
You must read this obituary.
There are so many similar stories in our city.
Be kind to people. You don't know their story.
There are so many similar stories in our city.
Be kind to people. You don't know their story.
Obituary information for Erica Joy Axent Hilton
View Erica Joy Axent Hilton's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
www.eastcoastmemorial.ca
February 14, 2026 at 1:31 PM
"We as Erica Joy Axent Hilton’s family are telling her story because in doing so maybe just one life will be saved"
I took the Brunswick lane home today, and had some regret around the Citadel. Thankfully it wasn’t as bad as it looked. But the incline + icy bits definitely gave me some pause.
February 14, 2026 at 2:14 PM
I took the Brunswick lane home today, and had some regret around the Citadel. Thankfully it wasn’t as bad as it looked. But the incline + icy bits definitely gave me some pause.
#hfxws 2/2: The Commons pathways and Norma Eddy MUP are clear. Morris is narrow in sections where cars obstructed snow clearance. Local streets (Welsford, Allan/Oak, Flinn, Armcrescent) are similar. I replaced the plastic orange barrel on Allan/Harvard at 8:45am.
February 14, 2026 at 1:32 PM
#hfxws 2/2: The Commons pathways and Norma Eddy MUP are clear. Morris is narrow in sections where cars obstructed snow clearance. Local streets (Welsford, Allan/Oak, Flinn, Armcrescent) are similar. I replaced the plastic orange barrel on Allan/Harvard at 8:45am.
#hfxws 1/2: I rode from Flinn Park to the Brewery Market & back this morning.
Protected bike lanes (South Park, Lower Water, Hollis, Brunswick & Rainnie) have icy patches, from surrounding snowbanks melt and refreeze. SP has some icy snow boulders. LW has sections with hard packed snow and ice.
Protected bike lanes (South Park, Lower Water, Hollis, Brunswick & Rainnie) have icy patches, from surrounding snowbanks melt and refreeze. SP has some icy snow boulders. LW has sections with hard packed snow and ice.
February 14, 2026 at 1:32 PM
#hfxws 1/2: I rode from Flinn Park to the Brewery Market & back this morning.
Protected bike lanes (South Park, Lower Water, Hollis, Brunswick & Rainnie) have icy patches, from surrounding snowbanks melt and refreeze. SP has some icy snow boulders. LW has sections with hard packed snow and ice.
Protected bike lanes (South Park, Lower Water, Hollis, Brunswick & Rainnie) have icy patches, from surrounding snowbanks melt and refreeze. SP has some icy snow boulders. LW has sections with hard packed snow and ice.
👀 are you gonna speak on Wednesday morning? You should.
February 14, 2026 at 1:21 AM
👀 are you gonna speak on Wednesday morning? You should.
So much this. I only WFH one day a week, but it’s how my (once long overdue) focused tasks are getting done. I am really hoping health care doesn’t follow the provincial government lead here.
February 13, 2026 at 11:58 PM
So much this. I only WFH one day a week, but it’s how my (once long overdue) focused tasks are getting done. I am really hoping health care doesn’t follow the provincial government lead here.
It was in two separate posts, which made me think otherwise!
February 13, 2026 at 10:51 PM
It was in two separate posts, which made me think otherwise!
Okay. It’s what I thought then. Glad I am not the only one who was initially confused.
February 13, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Okay. It’s what I thought then. Glad I am not the only one who was initially confused.
This is my guess, yes!
February 13, 2026 at 9:57 PM
This is my guess, yes!
How did this come up in council, do you know? I'm very curious.
February 13, 2026 at 7:55 PM
How did this come up in council, do you know? I'm very curious.
Kinda sorta related: when did that second set of stop signs go into the middle, and how exactly are they meant to be used? I just biked through here, and noticed those for the first time?
February 13, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Kinda sorta related: when did that second set of stop signs go into the middle, and how exactly are they meant to be used? I just biked through here, and noticed those for the first time?
Is GFD a typo, or am I missing something here?
I understand the G and the D. And, I can guess at the middle word, but I'm having a feeling I've missed some sort of joke if that's the case?
I understand the G and the D. And, I can guess at the middle word, but I'm having a feeling I've missed some sort of joke if that's the case?
February 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Is GFD a typo, or am I missing something here?
I understand the G and the D. And, I can guess at the middle word, but I'm having a feeling I've missed some sort of joke if that's the case?
I understand the G and the D. And, I can guess at the middle word, but I'm having a feeling I've missed some sort of joke if that's the case?
There was a sole piece of orange plastic, tossed to the side when I went through.
February 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM
There was a sole piece of orange plastic, tossed to the side when I went through.
Maybe we should ask for a staff report about this? 🤣
February 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Maybe we should ask for a staff report about this? 🤣
#hfws 2/2. Halifax commons pathways are mostly clear, but sometimes plowed on grass rather than asphalt. Allan & Oak are clear but the Donham Diverter is defunct and (no surprise) signs don't work. Local streets west of Connaught are good. Icy-slush on the Armcrescent path, passable with caution.
February 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
#hfws 2/2. Halifax commons pathways are mostly clear, but sometimes plowed on grass rather than asphalt. Allan & Oak are clear but the Donham Diverter is defunct and (no surprise) signs don't work. Local streets west of Connaught are good. Icy-slush on the Armcrescent path, passable with caution.
#hfxws 1/2. I rode from Flinn Park to Northwood Terrace and back. Here's what I found. The Stuart Graham Monolith is clear to the asphalt and well salted. Almon St bike lane is passable w/ some icy bits. Local streets in Westmount and North end bikeway are all clear. Mind the potholes on Creighton.
February 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
#hfxws 1/2. I rode from Flinn Park to Northwood Terrace and back. Here's what I found. The Stuart Graham Monolith is clear to the asphalt and well salted. Almon St bike lane is passable w/ some icy bits. Local streets in Westmount and North end bikeway are all clear. Mind the potholes on Creighton.
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I want to see a pie chart of budget operating costs showing the infinitessimal slice that is library/ transit/ bike network completion.
Then I want the time spent debating converted to cost in salaries on the nearly invisible slice. Maybe include the salary costs of redundant staff reports.
Then I want the time spent debating converted to cost in salaries on the nearly invisible slice. Maybe include the salary costs of redundant staff reports.
February 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
I want to see a pie chart of budget operating costs showing the infinitessimal slice that is library/ transit/ bike network completion.
Then I want the time spent debating converted to cost in salaries on the nearly invisible slice. Maybe include the salary costs of redundant staff reports.
Then I want the time spent debating converted to cost in salaries on the nearly invisible slice. Maybe include the salary costs of redundant staff reports.
Thanks for this Bartek!
February 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Thanks for this Bartek!
So, IME it's actually all maintained by the city - one contractor usually goes straight through from Ralston to Romans. I wonder if they've decided not to, mid season?!
February 13, 2026 at 4:54 PM
So, IME it's actually all maintained by the city - one contractor usually goes straight through from Ralston to Romans. I wonder if they've decided not to, mid season?!
Thanks for this thread. I've been having a very car-centric work week (or two), so haven't been keeping up my west end of Halifax reporting.
February 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Thanks for this thread. I've been having a very car-centric work week (or two), so haven't been keeping up my west end of Halifax reporting.
Yeah. There is some talk on the Chebucto Neighbourhood group that it was opened up so it could be plowed properly. Not sure when/if we will get it back at this rate.
February 13, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Yeah. There is some talk on the Chebucto Neighbourhood group that it was opened up so it could be plowed properly. Not sure when/if we will get it back at this rate.
