Sam Austin

If you build it, they will come (to the crease, that is)

By Lynnette Alford, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

August 16, 2026

A growing cricket community has created a sense of belonging for newcomers in Dartmouth – but the community has grown faster than available infrastructure.

Sports Cricket Dartmouth Commons HRM Parks Sam Austin

Dartmouth homeowner says $14,000 FOI quote deepens confusion over Portland Street plans

By Lynnette Alford, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

June 10, 2026

A freedom-of-information request tied to HRM corridor planning study resulted in an estimate that wasn’t so free.

Infrastructure Transporation HRM Freedom of Information Portland Street Sam Austin

Is Halifax losing self-determination?

By Matthew Townsend

October 18, 2025

HRM Councillors Becky Kent and Sam Austin discuss municipal politics amid changing power dynamics in Nova Scotia and beyond

Local Politics In-Depth Self-determination Sam Austin Becky Kent Dartmouth Cove Tim Houston

District 5 residents help award $50,000 to community groups

By Matthew Townsend

June 21, 2025

Participatory process brings funding to neighbourhood recipients including Bide Awhile, NWCC

Municipal budgeting HRM District 5 Sam Austin

Updated: Council rejects motion proposing bike lane 'pause'

By Matthew Townsend

June 8, 2025

Councillors Austin and Kent had cited possible impacts to neighbourhood.

infrastructure Active transport bike lanes HRM Andy Fillmore Sam Austin Becky Kent