Halifax’s traffic problem is growing alongside South Dartmouth’s neighbourhoods
September 25, 2026
Halifax's city centre ranked third worst in Canada for traffic congestion in 2025, behind only Toronto and Vancouver.
Becky Kent
Lynn Drive extension paves way to Dartmouth’s next major neighbourhood
July 31, 2026
The extension is expected to reshape part of Dartmouth, but not everyone is convinced it’s the right direction.
Esson Road beautification project gets funding boost, city involvement
May 17, 2026
Funding from HRM District 3 Capital Funds to allow for more significant improvements to overgrown but frequently used area
Abandoned encampment reported along Highway 111
May 3, 2026
A former encampment site along Highway 111 near Portland Street appears to have been abandoned, according to District 3 Councillor Becky Kent.
Esson Road project meeting brings neighbours’ ideas to fore
March 3, 2026
Neighbourhood residents recently gathered at Dartmouth South Academy to discuss a project to beautify the plot of land between the end of Esson Road and the sports field behind the school.
A step towards beautifying the Esson Road paths
December 10, 2025
Cleaning up the often-used footpaths, which connect the top of Esson Road to Dartmouth South Academy and Research Drive, is the latest project for locals.
Is Halifax losing self-determination?
October 18, 2025
HRM Councillors Becky Kent and Sam Austin discuss municipal politics amid changing power dynamics in Nova Scotia and beyond
Updated: Council rejects motion proposing bike lane 'pause'
June 8, 2025
Councillors Austin and Kent had cited possible impacts to neighbourhood.