Mayor calls for pause on Halifax Forum redevelopment

Mayor calls for pause on Halifax Forum redevelopment

Mayor Andy Fillmore is calling to pause redevelopment on the Halifax Forum and wants to explore alternative locations for a new facility.

Mayor Fillmore calls for pause on Halifax Forum Redevelopment

Release: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 (Halifax, N.S). – For nearly a century, the Halifax Forum has been a landmark where residents learned to skate, gathered for community events, and created memories that last generations. But it is nearing the end of its practical life as a modern recreation facility – falling short of our region’s […] More

Mayor Fillmore calls for pause on Halifax Forum redevelopment as part of broader push for fiscally responsible capital planning » The Laker News

HALIFAX: For nearly a century, the Halifax Forum has been a landmark where residents learned to skate, gathered for community events, and created memories that last generations. But it is nearing the end of its practical life as a modern recreation facility – falling short of our region’s accessibility, sustainability, and capacity needs. “The Halifax Forum is part of our shared heritage,” said Mayor Andy Fillmore. “But honouring our past also m…