Laura White, P.Eng.
@lecwhite.bsky.social
(she/her)
Councillor for District 7, Halifax South Downtown
Co-chair of family of 5. Engineer. Climate Reality Leader. I ❤️public spaces. Kjipuktuk.
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Councillor for District 7, Halifax South Downtown
Co-chair of family of 5. Engineer. Climate Reality Leader. I ❤️public spaces. Kjipuktuk.
laurawhite.ca
carboncovid.travel.blog
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Traffic delay: Barrington Street, between South and Hollis streets. This natural gas service installation work will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop-and-go traffic will be in place. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
November 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Traffic delay: Barrington Street, between South and Hollis streets. This natural gas service installation work will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop-and-go traffic will be in place. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
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Traffic Delay: Intersection of South Park and Inglis streets. Monday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Traffic Delay: Intersection of South Park and Inglis streets. Monday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
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Traffic delay: Barrington Street between Cogswell Street and Upper Water Street, from Monday, Nov. 24 until Thursday Nov. 27, 24/7. This work is in support of the Cogswell District project. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
November 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Traffic delay: Barrington Street between Cogswell Street and Upper Water Street, from Monday, Nov. 24 until Thursday Nov. 27, 24/7. This work is in support of the Cogswell District project. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
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Grim Reaper is up he's saying that we need to do land aquisition (we don't, we only need to do land aquisition to build bus lanes if we want to keep our car lanes) but buying land drives up the cost of buying land
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Grim Reaper is up he's saying that we need to do land aquisition (we don't, we only need to do land aquisition to build bus lanes if we want to keep our car lanes) but buying land drives up the cost of buying land
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Traffic Delay: Jubilee Road, between Henry and Edward streets, Wednesday, Nov. 19 and Thursday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Traffic Delay: Jubilee Road, between Henry and Edward streets, Wednesday, Nov. 19 and Thursday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
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Staff are saying density is putting more tax payers in a place and that would also decrease the cost to service the density. So that's a good way to do it (see centre plan the city's best fiscal sustainability policy in recent years)
November 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Staff are saying density is putting more tax payers in a place and that would also decrease the cost to service the density. So that's a good way to do it (see centre plan the city's best fiscal sustainability policy in recent years)
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People don't understand this whole process. I am still learning it! There needs to be a way to break down the math to help people better understand what "affordability" really means.
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
People don't understand this whole process. I am still learning it! There needs to be a way to break down the math to help people better understand what "affordability" really means.
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There's lots of talk about affordability but holy crap we can't afford to cut things like Halifact and fighting climate change.
November 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
There's lots of talk about affordability but holy crap we can't afford to cut things like Halifact and fighting climate change.
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“My name is Brent Toderian. I’m a resident of Vancouver. I’m also a city planner, a former chief planner for Vancouver, and now an advisor to cities across Canada & around the world.
Council knows I don’t make a habit of this. I can count on one hand the times I’ve spoken to council as a citizen.”
Council knows I don’t make a habit of this. I can count on one hand the times I’ve spoken to council as a citizen.”
November 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
“My name is Brent Toderian. I’m a resident of Vancouver. I’m also a city planner, a former chief planner for Vancouver, and now an advisor to cities across Canada & around the world.
Council knows I don’t make a habit of this. I can count on one hand the times I’ve spoken to council as a citizen.”
Council knows I don’t make a habit of this. I can count on one hand the times I’ve spoken to council as a citizen.”
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I’m going to be sharing an interesting and important collaboration with @mayors4climate.bsky.social shortly. Stay tuned, and please consider giving them a follow, as they’re doing important work. #ClimateAction
November 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I’m going to be sharing an interesting and important collaboration with @mayors4climate.bsky.social shortly. Stay tuned, and please consider giving them a follow, as they’re doing important work. #ClimateAction
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On Dec. 1, provincial regulations for Extended Producer Responsibility will come into effect across Nova Scotia. The municipality will continue to provide curbside recycling collection following the existing collection schedule. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/pr...
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On Dec. 1, provincial regulations for Extended Producer Responsibility will come into effect across Nova Scotia. The municipality will continue to provide curbside recycling collection following the existing collection schedule. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/pr...
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“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable Streets
From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.
www.fastcompany.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM
“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
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From cars to AI, the spread of technologies is not inevitable www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
From cars to AI, the spread of technologies is not inevitable - Halifax Examiner
None of this is inevitable. It is the result of powerful lobbies and poor decision-making.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
November 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
From cars to AI, the spread of technologies is not inevitable www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
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We're inviting you to share your thoughts on the proposed Highway 102 West Corridor Lands Special Planning Area (SPA). Learn more: buff.ly/bOzGuo5
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We're inviting you to share your thoughts on the proposed Highway 102 West Corridor Lands Special Planning Area (SPA). Learn more: buff.ly/bOzGuo5
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Traffic delay: Intersection of Barrington and Duke streets, from Nov. 17 to Nov. 20 and Nov. 24 to Nov. 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two signal poles will be replaced and updated. This work is in support of the Cogswell District project. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
Traffic Delay – Intersection of Barrington and Duke streets
Date: Monday, Nov. 17 to Thursday, Nov. 20 and Monday, Nov. 24 to Thursday, Nov. 27 Time: 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
www.halifax.ca
November 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Traffic delay: Intersection of Barrington and Duke streets, from Nov. 17 to Nov. 20 and Nov. 24 to Nov. 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two signal poles will be replaced and updated. This work is in support of the Cogswell District project. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
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Traffic delay: Hollis Street, between Barrington and South streets. This work will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This work is for road work. Details: buff.ly/9GvnsGm
November 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Traffic delay: Hollis Street, between Barrington and South streets. This work will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This work is for road work. Details: buff.ly/9GvnsGm
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On Wednesday, Nov. 19, we will be holding a Budget Committee meeting. The agenda is now available and public participation is welcome.
To speak in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Agenda: buff.ly/7lNR2Pe
To speak in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Agenda: buff.ly/7lNR2Pe
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, we will be holding a Budget Committee meeting. The agenda is now available and public participation is welcome.
To speak in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Agenda: buff.ly/7lNR2Pe
To speak in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Agenda: buff.ly/7lNR2Pe
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Residents should plan for significant crowds and traffic delays in downtown Halifax for the Holiday Parade of Lights taking place on Saturday, Nov. 15. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Residents should plan for significant crowds and traffic delays in downtown Halifax for the Holiday Parade of Lights taking place on Saturday, Nov. 15. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
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Climate Connections workshops scheduled for three communities. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/cl...
November 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Climate Connections workshops scheduled for three communities. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/cl...
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Traffic delay: Intersection of Upper Water and Cogswell streets on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The signals will be turned off to facilitate changes to the signal phasing. This work is in support of the Cogswell District project. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Traffic delay: Intersection of Upper Water and Cogswell streets on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The signals will be turned off to facilitate changes to the signal phasing. This work is in support of the Cogswell District project. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
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Residents invited to Halifax Tree Lighting. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...
November 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Residents invited to Halifax Tree Lighting. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...
Good morning! Perfectly timed first snow dusting after Remembrance Day. Have a good one.
Lots of readings and meetings for me this week leading up to council & budget meetings Tu, W, F next week.
Lots of readings and meetings for me this week leading up to council & budget meetings Tu, W, F next week.
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Good morning! Perfectly timed first snow dusting after Remembrance Day. Have a good one.
Lots of readings and meetings for me this week leading up to council & budget meetings Tu, W, F next week.
Lots of readings and meetings for me this week leading up to council & budget meetings Tu, W, F next week.
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Want to give your thoughts on the future of the Sandy Lake Special Planning Area? Learn more: buff.ly/WEXTi6D
November 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Want to give your thoughts on the future of the Sandy Lake Special Planning Area? Learn more: buff.ly/WEXTi6D
