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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The Nova Scotia Museum extends its heartfelt congratulations to Roger Lewis, former Mi’kmaq Cultural Heritage Curator, on his appointment to the Order of Canada.
January 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
The Nova Scotia Museum extends its heartfelt congratulations to Roger Lewis, former Mi’kmaq Cultural Heritage Curator, on his appointment to the Order of Canada.
Happy New Year!
Attended levees at city hall, St. Matthew’s & Government House today.
Back to work full time 05 January.
Attended levees at city hall, St. Matthew’s & Government House today.
Back to work full time 05 January.
January 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Happy New Year!
Attended levees at city hall, St. Matthew’s & Government House today.
Back to work full time 05 January.
Attended levees at city hall, St. Matthew’s & Government House today.
Back to work full time 05 January.
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Report Shows Bike Lane Initiative Positively Impacting Traffic In Boston.
Report Shows Bike Lane Initiative Positively Impacting Traffic In Boston | WBZ NewsRadio 1030
The City of Boston says its bike lane initiative appears to be working.
wbznewsradio.iheart.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Report Shows Bike Lane Initiative Positively Impacting Traffic In Boston.
It is very slippery on untreated surfaces out there, folks. Take your time when moving by all modes.
Pedestrians may have a hard time crossing roads. I just made it down the hill to the waterfront on foot, but barely!
Thx to staff for getting the salt out in advance.
Pedestrians may have a hard time crossing roads. I just made it down the hill to the waterfront on foot, but barely!
Thx to staff for getting the salt out in advance.
December 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
It is very slippery on untreated surfaces out there, folks. Take your time when moving by all modes.
Pedestrians may have a hard time crossing roads. I just made it down the hill to the waterfront on foot, but barely!
Thx to staff for getting the salt out in advance.
Pedestrians may have a hard time crossing roads. I just made it down the hill to the waterfront on foot, but barely!
Thx to staff for getting the salt out in advance.
I ❤️ to travel, & have more photos of public spaces than of my family from our gap year….so this is a fun read from someone with a similar perspective visiting Hali.
We have a beautiful city, within a beautiful municipality. I am so grateful be able to work on preservation & improvements in my roll.
We have a beautiful city, within a beautiful municipality. I am so grateful be able to work on preservation & improvements in my roll.
Learn more about why I think Halifax is an outstanding example of North American urbanism in my latest Substack!
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December 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I ❤️ to travel, & have more photos of public spaces than of my family from our gap year….so this is a fun read from someone with a similar perspective visiting Hali.
We have a beautiful city, within a beautiful municipality. I am so grateful be able to work on preservation & improvements in my roll.
We have a beautiful city, within a beautiful municipality. I am so grateful be able to work on preservation & improvements in my roll.
Merry Christmas!
Taking a break until our levee at city hall on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, 9:30-11 a.m. Hope to see you there.
Public Gardens staff 📷 Councillor Morse
Taking a break until our levee at city hall on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, 9:30-11 a.m. Hope to see you there.
Public Gardens staff 📷 Councillor Morse
December 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Merry Christmas!
Taking a break until our levee at city hall on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, 9:30-11 a.m. Hope to see you there.
Public Gardens staff 📷 Councillor Morse
Taking a break until our levee at city hall on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, 9:30-11 a.m. Hope to see you there.
Public Gardens staff 📷 Councillor Morse
See you there!
Residents invited to attend New Year's Levee. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...
December 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
See you there!
Scroll to the bottom for today’s updated information on the Alehouse status. To date, this has been a good news story.
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Alehouse Status - Laura White, Councillor for District 7
Hello all,
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December 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Scroll to the bottom for today’s updated information on the Alehouse status. To date, this has been a good news story.
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A new World Bank report calls on governments to create dedicated Livable Streets Investment Programs, steadily scaling funding to 10% of road budgets by 2035.
Why? Because livable streets deliver some of the highest returns in transport investment—up to €16 per €1 spent: investinlivablestreets.info
Why? Because livable streets deliver some of the highest returns in transport investment—up to €16 per €1 spent: investinlivablestreets.info
December 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
A new World Bank report calls on governments to create dedicated Livable Streets Investment Programs, steadily scaling funding to 10% of road budgets by 2035.
Why? Because livable streets deliver some of the highest returns in transport investment—up to €16 per €1 spent: investinlivablestreets.info
Why? Because livable streets deliver some of the highest returns in transport investment—up to €16 per €1 spent: investinlivablestreets.info
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We're advising residents to prepare for a significant rain and wind event today, Dec. 19 and tomorrow, Dec. 20. Heavy rainfall and strong winds may lead to localized flooding, downed trees and power outages. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...
December 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We're advising residents to prepare for a significant rain and wind event today, Dec. 19 and tomorrow, Dec. 20. Heavy rainfall and strong winds may lead to localized flooding, downed trees and power outages. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...
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From @nsgov.bsky.social - UPDATE TO DEC 19 WEATHER ALERT: Strong winds and heavy rain are expected today into tomorrow. We’re coordinating with partners to ensure extra supports for people experiencing homelessness. If you/someone you know needs emergency help, call 211 to connect with services.
December 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
From @nsgov.bsky.social - UPDATE TO DEC 19 WEATHER ALERT: Strong winds and heavy rain are expected today into tomorrow. We’re coordinating with partners to ensure extra supports for people experiencing homelessness. If you/someone you know needs emergency help, call 211 to connect with services.
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Halifax Transit communications issue resolved. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ha...
December 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Halifax Transit communications issue resolved. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ha...
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Heads up – a new southbound transit-only lane is now open from Artz Street to the Cogswell District roundabout. This lane is for buses only and completes a missing link in the Barrington Street transit corridor from the north end to downtown, helping transit move faster and more reliably.
December 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Heads up – a new southbound transit-only lane is now open from Artz Street to the Cogswell District roundabout. This lane is for buses only and completes a missing link in the Barrington Street transit corridor from the north end to downtown, helping transit move faster and more reliably.
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Halifax Transit bus and Access-A-Bus riders may experience service disruptions due to unanticipated technical difficulties with the Halifax Transit communications system. Ferry service is unaffected. Updates will be shared as details become available. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ha...
December 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Halifax Transit bus and Access-A-Bus riders may experience service disruptions due to unanticipated technical difficulties with the Halifax Transit communications system. Ferry service is unaffected. Updates will be shared as details become available. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ha...
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We're inviting residents to our free annual New Year’s Eve celebrations taking place at Grand Parade on Wednesday, Dec. 31 starting at 11 p.m. The event will feature performances by local artists Skratch Bastid, Lane Hall and JupiterReign. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...
December 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
We're inviting residents to our free annual New Year’s Eve celebrations taking place at Grand Parade on Wednesday, Dec. 31 starting at 11 p.m. The event will feature performances by local artists Skratch Bastid, Lane Hall and JupiterReign. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...
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It's time! 🎶 The Emera Oval is opening Monday, December 15 for the winter season.
Check out halifax.ca/EmeraOval for daily programming schedules, last-minute weather cancellations and planned event closure notices.
Check out halifax.ca/EmeraOval for daily programming schedules, last-minute weather cancellations and planned event closure notices.
December 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It's time! 🎶 The Emera Oval is opening Monday, December 15 for the winter season.
Check out halifax.ca/EmeraOval for daily programming schedules, last-minute weather cancellations and planned event closure notices.
Check out halifax.ca/EmeraOval for daily programming schedules, last-minute weather cancellations and planned event closure notices.
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We're advising residents that the municipal overnight winter parking ban is in effect from Dec. 15, 2025, through March 31, 2026. The parking ban is enforced from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. during declared weather events and snow removal operations. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...
December 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We're advising residents that the municipal overnight winter parking ban is in effect from Dec. 15, 2025, through March 31, 2026. The parking ban is enforced from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. during declared weather events and snow removal operations. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...
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For those of you outside of Vancouver, Josh is the city’s Director of Planning.
I think we are fairly fortunate to have alignment across staff, council, fire dept and industry.
I think we are fairly fortunate to have alignment across staff, council, fire dept and industry.
A significant move Vancouver made this week was moving forward with enabling novel Single Egress & Space Efficient Stairs. Led by the great team in Development, Buildings & Licensing, supported closely by Vancouver Fire Rescue Service; and Planning this will be transformative for low-rise apartments
December 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
For those of you outside of Vancouver, Josh is the city’s Director of Planning.
I think we are fairly fortunate to have alignment across staff, council, fire dept and industry.
I think we are fairly fortunate to have alignment across staff, council, fire dept and industry.
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“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.”
Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life.
Common sense.
Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life.
Common sense.
Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.
Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.”
Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life.
Common sense.
Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life.
Common sense.
Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
First tree by bike for our family on Saturday. Smells amazing. I’ll get around to decorating soon! ❤️🎄
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
First tree by bike for our family on Saturday. Smells amazing. I’ll get around to decorating soon! ❤️🎄
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A bit of news:
@wesmars.bsky.social & I are launching Look Both Ways, a new podcast where we’ll debate everything transportation – from street design to robotaxis to fare-free transit.
First episode will be recorded live on Thurs, July 17th at 6p ET.
Join us then (and subscribe) ⤵️
🧵
@wesmars.bsky.social & I are launching Look Both Ways, a new podcast where we’ll debate everything transportation – from street design to robotaxis to fare-free transit.
First episode will be recorded live on Thurs, July 17th at 6p ET.
Join us then (and subscribe) ⤵️
🧵
Look Both Ways Podcast: Episode 1
YouTube video by Look Both Ways with David & Wes
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July 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
A bit of news:
@wesmars.bsky.social & I are launching Look Both Ways, a new podcast where we’ll debate everything transportation – from street design to robotaxis to fare-free transit.
First episode will be recorded live on Thurs, July 17th at 6p ET.
Join us then (and subscribe) ⤵️
🧵
@wesmars.bsky.social & I are launching Look Both Ways, a new podcast where we’ll debate everything transportation – from street design to robotaxis to fare-free transit.
First episode will be recorded live on Thurs, July 17th at 6p ET.
Join us then (and subscribe) ⤵️
🧵
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Item 1
A highway that will cost billions, take 20 years and contribute to the destruc.....Approved!
Item 2
A bike lane that will cost almost nothing, reduce traffic and align with our climate emerg...Do you have approval from every living and deceased resident in the city?
A highway that will cost billions, take 20 years and contribute to the destruc.....Approved!
Item 2
A bike lane that will cost almost nothing, reduce traffic and align with our climate emerg...Do you have approval from every living and deceased resident in the city?
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Item 1
A highway that will cost billions, take 20 years and contribute to the destruc.....Approved!
Item 2
A bike lane that will cost almost nothing, reduce traffic and align with our climate emerg...Do you have approval from every living and deceased resident in the city?
A highway that will cost billions, take 20 years and contribute to the destruc.....Approved!
Item 2
A bike lane that will cost almost nothing, reduce traffic and align with our climate emerg...Do you have approval from every living and deceased resident in the city?