Jean St-Amand for HRM District 16

Meeting of Grants Committee - November 26 2025
2025-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual Meeting
For meeting agenda and related reports, please visit https://www.halifax.ca/city-hall/agendas-meetings-reports

Bedford Lions Christmas Tree Lot Opens
2025-11-26 14:00 - 20:00 | 1199 Bedford Highway, 1199 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS, Canada
The Bedford Lions Christmas Tree Lot opens today!

2025 Fall Seniors Dinner
2025-11-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Bedford Lions Club, 36 Holland Avenue, Bedford, NS, B4A 1L9, Canada
Bedford Seniors are invited to attend the Fall Senior Dinner hosted by the Bedford Lions Club, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. bingo and silent auction to follow. In lieu of admission, all participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items for the Lions Community Food Pantry. Space is limited. To register, please call 902 835-1489.

Councillor Becky Kent's Holiday Open House
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Shearwater Avaiation Museum, 34 Bonaventure Street, Shearwater, NS, B0J 3A0, Canada

Christmas Eve Friends and Family Skate in Support of Feed NS
2025-12-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Greenfoot Energy Centre, 61 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford, NS, B4B 1G7, Canada
Join me in supporting the 7th annual Walker Family Christmas Eve Skate in support of Feed Nova Scotia. Councillor Young and I are pleased to be supporting the event, taking care of the booking in order to make the event free for the community to attend. All we ask is that you consider providing a donation to Feed Nova Scotia on your visit.

District 16 Holiday Community Skate
2025-12-27 12:00 - 14:00 | LeBrun Arena, 36 Holland Avenue, Bedford, NS, B4A 1E5, Canada
Grab your skates and your CSA-approved helmet (a must) for a family skate for the holidays! Hot chocolate too!
If you can, please bring a non-perishable donation for the Bedford Lions Community Food Pantry.
Please tell your friends and neighbours to join in!

Mayor's New Year's Day Levee
2026-01-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada
The public is invited to join the Mayor and members of Halifax Regional Council for the annual New Year’s Day Levee hosted at City Hall.

Lieutenant Governor's New Year's Day Levee 2026
2026-01-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Government House, 1451 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 1Z2, Canada

Bedford Basin Yacht Club New Year's Day Levee 2026
2026-01-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Bedford Basin Yacht Club, 377 Shore Drive, Bedford, NS, B4A 2C7, Canada

Bedford Legion New Year's Day Levee 2026
2026-01-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Legion Branch 95, 1772 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS, B4A 3X4, Canada

Bedford Lions New Year's Day Levee 2026
2026-01-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Bedford Lions Club, 36 Holland Avenue, Bedford, NS, B4A 1L9, Canada

HRM 2026 Volunteer Awards Nominations Deadline
2026-01-08 16:00 - 17:00 | NS
Know a wonderful volunteer worthy of recognition? Nominate them for an HRM Volunteer Award!
Click here for all the details and to access the nomination forms. Nominations close at 5pm on Thursday January 8th 2026.

Meeting of North West Community Council - January 12 2026
2026-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Halifax Regional Council - January 13 2026
2026-01-13 10:00 - 22:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Accessibility Advisory Committee - January 19 2026
2026-01-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting

Special Meeting of Grants Committee - January 20 2026
2026-01-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting

Meeting of Audit & Finance Committee - January 21 2026
2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Community Planning & Economic Development Committee - January 22 2026
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

2026 Halifax Business Awards
2026-01-22 16:30 - 21:30 | Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 0E6, Canada

Bedford Volunteer Firefighters Annual Dinner
2026-01-24 18:30 - 20:00 | NS
I’m delighted to have been asked to say a few words to the Bedford Volunteer Firefighters and their families at their annual dinner.

Bedford United Church Free Community Meal - January 25 2026
2026-01-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Bedford United Church, 1200 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS, B4A 1C3, Canada
All are welcome. Enjoy a free meal and great conversation in the community.

Meeting of Halifax Regional Council - January 27 2026
2026-01-27 10:00 - 18:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Budget Committee - January 27 2026
2026-01-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Budget Committee - January 28 2026
2026-01-28 09:30 - 16:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

The Ups & Downs of HRM's Yellow Brick Road - The History of the Hammonds Plains Road
2026-01-29 18:15 - 19:00 | Bedford Public Library, 15 Dartmouth Road, Bedford, NS, B4A 3X6, Canada
A Special Presentation from the Hammonds Plains Historical Society:

The society will be doing a special presentation on the History of the Hammonds Plains Road at the Bedford Library, starting at 6:15pm, this Thursday evening (January 29th), in case anyone is interested in attending. The presentation is entitled, ‘The Ups & Downs of HRM’s Yellow Brick Road – The History of the Hammonds Plains Road’. The presentation will explore the complex history of the road and the route it took to become what many consider the most talked-about highway in today’s HRM.

Meeting of Budget Committee - January 30 2026
2026-01-30 09:30 - 16:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

NSCA Cornhole Tournament in support of Bedford Lions Community Food Pantry
2026-01-31 17:30 - 20:00 | Bedford Lions Club, 36 Holland Avenue, Bedford, NS, B4A 1L9, Canada
The Nova Scotia Cornhole Association (NSCA) will be hosting an open cornhole tournament at the Bedford Lions Hall on Sat. Jan. 31st in support of the Bedford Lions Community Food Pantry.
The Bedford Lions Community Food Pantry is open 24/7 at 36 Holland Ave. Bedford and has been providing free food to the community since January of 2024.
The Nova Scotia Cornhole Association has always been a strong supporter of local community causes. In addition to supporting our Food Pantry they have raised more than $40,000 for causes such as the IWK Children’s Hospital, Breast Cancer Research, and the Shoebox Project.
Seeking prize and silent auction donations
At this time the Bedford Lions and NSCA are seeking donations such as gift cards to be used as prizes for participants or items for a silent auction which will be held during the tournament.
Register your team of 2 to play
Teams of 2 from local businesses, community groups or other residents are encouraged to participate in this tournament. Registration is $30 per person. Individual registrations are welcome and will be assigned a partner at the event. All funds raised, including entrance fees, will be donated to the cause.
To register, please visit www.novascotiacornhole.ca. No experience needed!
Thank you for supporting the Bedford Lions Club and the Nova Scotia Cornhole Association.

Meeting of Budget Committee - February 4 2026
2026-02-04 09:30 - 16:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Budget Committee - February 5 2026
2026-02-05 09:30 - 16:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Budget Committee - February 6 2026
2026-02-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada
