Halifax Mayor Mike Savage on how a big city keeps up with growth
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English - March 28, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPolitics News culture government society public policy canadian politics canadian ed greenspon ottawa canada edward greenspon Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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After 12 years leading one of Canada’s fastest growing cities, Halifax Mayor Mike Savage recently announced he’ll be stepping down. In his time as mayor, Halifax went from worrying about its declining, aging population to becoming a magnet for newcomers and residents from other provinces. Savage joins host Edward Greenspon to talk about his successes, managing growth and the importance of local journalism.