In this discussion we look at statistics regarding the effect of automobiles on cities and Laura provides an update on the widening of Robie street north of Almond in Halifax.

Book mentioned in discussion: Killed By a Traffic Engineer By We Marshall

Laura White, HRM City Councillor from District 7, joins us for an update on Municipal politics.

Jamie Sangster, CEO of Leeway Marine, discusses the development of his Dartmouth based company and the business environment here in the HRM and Nova Scotia.

Jamie's book recommendations:

Values Buy Mark Carney

The Wager By David Graan

Peggy Cameron discusses the Halifax Common and the proposed widening of Robie Street in Halifax.

Peggy's book recommendation:

The Spice Islands Voyage- In search of Wallace. By Tim Severin

Laura White, Halifax Regional Municipality Councillor for district 7, discusses the budgetary debates and process from council meetings.

Sue Molloy, CEO of Glas Ocean Electric discusses the development of Glas Ocean Electric, a Halifax company started in 2016 that uses engineering and scientific expertise to help eliminate green house gas emissions on and in the ocean.

Sue's book recomendations:

Ministry for the Future, by Kim Stanley Robinson

Electrify Everything, by Saul Griffith

Carrie Soto is Back, by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Virginia Hinch, Halifax Regional Municipality Councillor representing district 8, discusses city council happenings.

Liberal candidate Shannon Miedema discusses her candidacy for the Halifax federal riding to fill the vacant Parliament seat created when Andy Fillmore stepped down to run for Halifax Mayor.

While the by election was set for Monday April 14, it appears that new PM Mark Carney will call next week for a federal election.

Shannon"s book recommendation:

Demon Copperhead By Barbara Kingsolver