Trish Purdy

Hi folks, In follow up regarding the recent power outages in Cole Harbour I have copied and pasted (with permission) part of a letter I received from the NS Power VP of Transmission, Distribution & Delivery. If you have trouble reading this (extremely small print!!) kindly email me at [email protected] and I will gladly pass it along to you! Thanks!

Hi folks, Regarding RATS... We put in a request for Parks Works Planning to investigate the source of rats on HRM property. For an update on the status of the request, kindly call 311 or email [email protected]. The SR # is 2154146. For more information on rats and what HRM has in progress, feel free to email me and I will forward along to you an information email that was given to me. [email protected] ... Thanks so much folks! See more

Hi folks, Just a follow up from our power outage last night. NS Power is conducting a technical review today. Will follow up with info as it is made available to me. Thanks!

Happy Friday Folks! FYI - Be Coyote Smart kindly see below for all things you need to know about coyotes. I did not previously know this, but in HRM we have coyotes living in most communities! On this website there is also a ‘sighting option’ for residents to report coyote sightings for tracking and behaviour assessment. Very low risk of human engagement, but keep your small pets close by! https://novascotia.ca//living-with-wil/be-coyote-smart.asp

https://www.halifax.ca//accountability-tran/citizen-survey

Hi folks, It has been an exciting couple of weeks since the election! My sincerest thanks for your support and confidence! I would like to update my contact information for you as my phone and email have both changed since the election. ... [email protected] 902.240.3067 Those are the best ways to let me know concerns, issues and ideas! Thanks so much folks!!

It’s official! I was super grateful and thankful for tonight! The swearing in ceremony for the new Halifax Regional Council! It’s going to be a great 4 years!

Hey friends! I am going to be gathering up your lawn signs over the next couple of and I know I will miss some. If come Friday, your lawn sign is still there or if you see one, can you let me know and I'll run and pick it up. Thanks so much! Ken #letsdothis

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Hi folks, I had an interesting conversation about our environment today and it made me think of the tragic problem of plastics in our oceans. When I discovered just how severe the problem was, I stopped buying sandwich baggies and snack baggies. I know that is literally just a tiny drop in the bucket, but I was wondering what other ways you have made changes to support a cleaner environment? Would love to hear your ideas!

105.9 SEASIDE-FM News - Record number of female councillors elected in HRM, Mike Savage returned as mayor

Thanks for the likes!!!! #milestone #letsdothis

Thank you!!!!!!!!

How should council approach homelessness? Is there a moral responsibility to do more?

Follow the results here! https://hfxemser.halifax.ca/halifax_ca/Default.html

Hi folks, In keeping with my commitment to showcase local businesses, may I present to you 30 Minute Hit! Women, this is for YOU! There are no set times, you just show up and start your circuit (Covid friendly- remote check in). They even offer an at-home workout if you are not yet comfortable in a gym setting. If you want to try kickboxing and blow off some steam while losing weight and having fun, this is for you!!! 30 Minute Hit has been at this location on Main St. 5 years in February. They have modifications available so all fitness levels can enjoy!

All wrapped up and ready to roll! #letsdothis Http://VoteForTrish.ca Trish Purdy

All ready for Election Night results!! #LetsDoThis

Hey folks, in an effort to keep you informed on what I have been hearing from our community, here is one of our sidewalk concerns.

Hi folks, It’s Election Day!! If you need a ride to your polling station, my husband and myself are available to drive you! Email me at: [email protected] 902.580.7023... VoteForTrish.ca #letsdothis See more

Hi folks, In an effort to showcase local businesses as one of my important commitments to our community, let me introduce to you First Choice Sportswear! In operation since 1991, they have been at their current location on a Main Street since 2003. They offer custom embroidery, screen painting, corporate wear, team uniforms, and promotional products! Steve said their top selling item right now is lanyards to keep from losing masks! (Steve is demonstrating in the pictures ). If you are looking for any of the above products, be sure to check them out!

Hey folks, I have been hearing from you the need to have areas in our district where dogs can run off leash.

Hey folks, Yesterday on the Rick Howe show I heard councillor Tim Outhit (district 16) talk about the effects of Covid on our spending (HRM) in the next few years. Rick asked him if raising taxes would be considered to help mitigate the losses from the hospitality and business sectors due to Covid? Folks, I purposely did not make my platform about promises I have no power to deliver. Knowing the devastation resulting from the death of tourism on our economy will last for som...e years (yesterday they speculated 2-4 years), I made sure that what I promised was in my power to network and facilitate with the help of amazing people like you. I will not vote to raise taxes. We have been hit hard, and I would petition to cut spending before I would vote to raise taxes. My commitment is to represent YOU. Advocate for YOU on city council. I have spoken to well over a thousand people in our district since the start of my campaign and have not heard one person in favour of having their property tax raised. I dont claim to have all the answers, but I can and do promise you this- I am fiercely loyal and I do not quit. I will work hard for you and our community to earn your vote today and keep your vote tomorrow. VoteForTrish.ca #letsdothis

Hi folks, In keeping with my very important commitment to showcase local businesses, meet Leonidas!! The highest quality Belgium chocolate is just a stones throw away on 960 Cole Harbour Rd! Owner Joel Diamond opened this little piece of heaven in February 2019, and even through Covid (after a short shut down) continued to provide our community with sweet comfort food! Leonidas has been providing the highest quality chocolate for well over 100 years. The original recipe has ...not been changed or compromised as the original family still works in the business! Leonidas is found in 1300 locations world wide, in 45 different countries! Im so glad it has made its way to Cole Harbour, NS!!! What is your favourite chocolate dip flavour? See more

Weigh in on some possible solutions from residents regarding traffic on John Stewart Drive!

Meet Celine! My fierce running friend, and newest advertisement!!! If you think youre in shape, try running with her sometime...it will humble you.

Just passed the 1000 mark (for doors!!!) And this is the number ONE concern Ive heard so far.

So glad to have Jun home! (And finished quarantine!)

I had a great helper today! Thanks Jun

The story of my grade 11 gym teacher...her influence impacted me powerfully.

Hi folks, This is my family. Like most families, we have been through some pretty difficult seasons. I have seen these kids walk through fire and I am so proud of each one of them. One of my important commitments to our community is to help empower our youth. For a young person to have a supportive adult in their life is a strong indicator that they will be ok no matter what trial they face. We have power to make a difference folks! ... One way I plan on doing this is to network and facilitate mentoring events in the community. I have a vision to see fun and informative regular events in our community, with the purpose of teaching our youth important life skills like budgeting, debt management, entrepreneurial skills, self discipline, ethics, character development, success principles, etc... It is my vision to see all different kinds of leaders in our own community rise to the challenge of speaking at these events. I would also like to initiate volunteer programming for youth to help our seniors with practical needs like lawn care and snow removal. These are lofty ideals, but I am good to put the work in and see it happen. VoteForTrish.ca #Letsdothis

Hi folks! In keeping with my important commitment to Showcase local businesses, here is our very own local Advanced Electric Energy! Not every local business has a store front, and it is important to know what our community offers! Advanced Electric Energy is a small local business in Cole Harbour. We specialize in Solar and Energy Management and offer a range of services from Smart Home Technologies to Electrical Service Upgrades. Please visit our website advancedelectricenergy.ca for more information.

Hi folks! Looking for lawns!

Hi folks, I wanted to share with you why I am for the proposed amendment to the current land use bylaws to allow for secondary suites and backyard suites in HRM: 1. It is a gentle way to increase affordable housing without changing the character of a neighborhood. Most cities in Canada permit this.... 2. It allows for gentle density increase. This increase has generally not been shown to drastically increase traffic or cars in the neighbourhoods in other cities, especially when other modes of active transportation are accessible. 3. Gentle density increase benefits the local economy by boosting local businesses. 4. It has the added benefits of allowing for ageing in place. 5. It contributes to affordable home ownership. 6. It increases the overall rental stock. Im interested to know what YOU think! Visit me at VoteForTrish.ca! #letsdothis

Its official now! YOUR candidate for District 4! Http://VoteForTrish.ca Lets do this!

Got my official Candidate pin!

Operation Sign Up!

What an awesome idea from someone met at the doors! https://youtu.be/ppg3PL81P0g

This place is a little hidden gem in our community! Owner Kelly Valentine not only makes her own products right here on site, but they are all natural and organic! Kelly is a certified aroma therapist and is passionate about womens health. She offers full hair service and imports her chemical free, eco certified hair Color from Italy. If you have not been here before, I highly encourage you to check this place out! @ Sage & Sweetgrass

Talay Thai! The BEST tasting curry I have ever had! If you are looking to expand your taste buds, this place is for you! @ Talay Thai Dartmouth Restaurant

Hi folks, The following is the beginning of my platform in text for you to read and consider. I will take it one commitment at a time to keep the post bite sized: I have chosen to focus on PEOPLE not projects for my campaign for the following reasons:... 1. I plan to be part of the solution for meeting real needs in our community. 2. Money. Council recently approved the budget until April 2021, but what happens after that? The world is shut down with no plans to reopen anytime soon. We are being told to expect this pandemic to last for several years. Our hospitality industry has been hit hard with no guarantee of when it can recover. I commit to fiscal responsibility and will not promise something that is not in my power to deliver. 3. People are the backbone of any community. Their strength and health is the communitys strength and health. There is a philosophical thought that states a society is only as strong as its weakest link. I plan to work towards strengthening what is weak in our community. One of my important commitments to our community as your councillor is to work towards supporting our seniors. One of the ways I will do this is by facilitating and initiating community programming here in our district. Connecting needs with practical solutions is paramount to my campaign. I am people oriented and believe seniors not only deserve our support but many need it. I also support amendments to our land use bi laws that will allow secondary suites to be built so as to accommodate ageing in place, and multigenerational households. This is practical and does not have an unrealistic price tag attached. For the programming to be implemented, it will take a person willing and able to do the networking and I am willing and very able. For some examples of what I mean, visit my website VoteForTrish.ca and look under RESOURCES. I look forward to hearing from you! VoteForTrish.ca

Come out and say hi!!

Trish Purdy Ken Purdy

Another great day of campaigning! Thanks to YOU!!!

Phone and Online Voting: October 6 - 14 Advanced Polling Days: October 10 & 13 Election Day: October 17

Come on out tomorrow (Saturday August 29, 12-2pm) for a MEET AND GREET! Location: Selbys Bunker, 1090 Cole Harbour Rd. First 20 people to come and say HI will receive a FREE coffee on me! #supportlocal #letsdothis

Meet Nhi, Eric, Yung, and Thy! Sparkle Nails have the most friendly and welcoming atmosphere and they DO make your nails sparkle!!!

Getting a lot of feedback on speeding issues. What are YOUR thoughts? https://youtu.be/vPwi5ktPCUY