Halifax Forum meeting to be rescheduled, councillors raise concerns over project pause

Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-10-20 20:03:00.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, Municipal, Infrastructure, Culture, Governance]

Halifax Regional Council voted unanimously to reschedule a public consultation meeting regarding the proposed demolition of the 98-year-old Halifax Forum municipal heritage property. The redevelopment project was previously paused by municipal staff after updated project costs exceeded the council-approved $126 million budget by 10 to 12 per cent. Councillors expressed frustration over the sudden project pause and lack of advance briefing, though a comprehensive staff report with third-party cost verification is scheduled for release in December.