Jean St-Amand for HRM District 16

Second stage of Speak Out public speaking competition
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Bedford Lions Club, 36 Holland Avenue, Bedford, NS, B4A 1L9, Canada
I will drop in to watch the winners of the Bedford and Sackville branch competitions deliver their speeches in this second round of the speaking competition to earn the right to represent our area at the provincial level.

Meeting of Halifax Regional Council and Budget Committee - March 31 2026
2026-03-31 10:00 - 22:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada
For meeting agenda and related reports, please visit https://www.halifax.ca/city-hall/agendas-meetings-reports

Suburban Plan Bedford Highway Visioning Workshop
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Bedford Legion Branch 95, 1772 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS, B4A 3X4, Canada
This workshop is open and free to anyone with an interest in suburban main streets, however we strongly encourage those who work, live, own property or spend a lot of time on one of the listed main streets, to attend. Registration is encouraged, as space is limited. To register for the workshop, fill out the form below

What to Expect:

This is a 2-hour workshop. Participants who register are asked to stay the entire 2 hours.
Each workshop will include presentations and seated group activities at tables throughout the room.
Tables will include photos, maps, modelling blocks, and other materials to spark discussions.
These workshops are focused on the design of buildings, landscaping, gathering spaces, the types of stores and services you’d like to see, accessibility improvements and more.
Community members will collaborate to create a unique vision and guiding principles for their local main street.

If you do not want to participate in the full 2-hour workshop, you do not need to register. Feel free to stop by anyway! We will have a small space available with general information about the Suburban Plan and opportunities to provide individual feedback and ideas for your main street.

Registration is requested due to limited room capacity. This will help us better prepare for the workshop and accommodate participants.

Register now

Sackville Rivers Association Flea Market
2026-03-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Sackville Heights Community Centre, 45 Connolly Road, Middle Sackville, NS, B4E 0J1, Canada
A fundraiser for the Sackville Rivers Association

Purple Day Flag Raising for Epilepsy
2026-03-26 12:00 - 12:30 | Grand Parade, 1770 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada
Purple Day is an international grassroots campaign celebrated annually on March 26th to raise awareness about epilepsy, reduce stigma, and support those affected by the condition. Founded in 2008 by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, it encourages people to wear purple—the international color for epilepsy—and host events to educate others.

Meeting of Audit & Finance Committee - March 25 2026
2026-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Accessibility Advisory Committee - March 23 2026
2026-03-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting

Eid Celebration with Pakistani Canadian Association of Nova Scotia
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | LeBrun Centre, 36 Holland Avenue, Bedford, NS, B4A 1E5, Canada
I’m delighted to have been invited to the Eid celebration with the Pakistani Canadian Association of Nova Scotia

Water quality monitoring and management in HRM with Friends of BMBCL
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Keshen Goodman Library, 330 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, NS, B3S 1R1, Canada
I’m dropping in for an information session organized by the Friends of Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes discussing water quality in HRM.

Guest Hosting Trivia at Village Tap House
2026-03-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Village Tap House, 11 Bloom Lane, Unit 107, Bedford, NS, B4B 2E6, Canada
I’m guest hosting Monday Night Trivia at the Village Tap House.

Charitable Irish Society of Halifax St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Dance
2026-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS, B3H 2P6, Canada
I’m attending with greetings and behalf of the Mayor and Halifax Regional Council.

Meeting of Community Planning & Economic Development Committee - March 12 2026
2026-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Halifax Regional Council - March 10 2026
2026-03-10 10:00 - 22:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of North West Community Council - March 9 2026
2026-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Budget Committee - March 5 2026 (contingency)
2026-03-05 09:30 - 18:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Mill Cove Land Use Planning - Public Engagement Workshop #2
2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Bedford United Church, 1200 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS, B4A 1C3, Canada
A community workshop session to discuss your ideas and vision for the Mill Cove area and Bedford Waterfront.
Registration is optional but appreciated so the planning team is better able to manage attendance.
Click here to register or to learn more about the project, the event or to sign up for the Mill Cove Land Use Planning Project mailing list.

Meeting of Budget Committee - March 4 2026
2026-03-04 09:30 - 18:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Budget Committee - March 3 2026
2026-03-03 09:30 - 18:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Suburban Plan Community Engagement in Bedford: Session 2
2026-02-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Bedford United Church, 1200 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS, B4A 1C3, Canada
There will be two open house sessions. Session 1 is 2:00-4:00pm, with a welcome presentation at 2:30pm. Session 2 is 5.30-8:00pm, with a welcome presentation at 6:00pm. There will be 1-on-1 conversations with municipal staff for information sharing and collecting feedback throughout both sessions. The Suburban Plan team is hosting a series of introductory engagement events across several communities in the Suburban Area. These engagement sessions will be opportunities for residents to learn more about the Suburban Planning process and provide key insights and perspectives.

Venue Information

Gendered washrooms only
Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Bus routes: 8, 87, 93, 182

Even more information online
Additionally, online consultation is also underway on EngageHalifax.ca – visit the website to sign up for a mailing list for updates pertaining to the Suburban Plan, and you can see the schedule for other community consultations throughout the municipality. You are also invited to participate in an online survey, submit your own ideas on the interactive map, and more.

Suburban Plan Community Engagement in Bedford: Session 1
2026-02-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Bedford United Church, 1200 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS, B4A 1C3, Canada

Meeting of Audit & Finance Committee - February 25 2026
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Halifax Regional Council - February 24 2026
2026-02-24 10:00 - 22:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Accessibility Advisory Committee - February 23 2026
2026-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting

Bedford United Church Free Community Meal - February 22 2026
2026-02-22 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 Budget Committee - February 20 2026
2026-02-20 09:30 - 16:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Bedford Lions Speak Out Competition 2026
2026-02-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Bedford Lions Club, 36 Holland Avenue, Bedford, NS, B4A 1L9, Canada
Students from District 16’s two high schools – Charles P Allen High School and West Bedford High School – demonstrate their oratory skills in this local stage of a province-wide public speaking competition supported by the Bedford Lions Club. I am honoured to have been asked to participate as one of the questioners of the speakers.

Meeting of Budget Committee - February 19 2026
2026-02-19 09:30 - 17:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Budget Committee - February 18 2026
2026-02-18 09:30 - 16:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Community Planning & Economic Development Committee - February 17 2026
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada

Meeting of Budget Committee - February 13 2026
2026-02-13 09:30 - 16:00 | Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5, Canada
