Good morning! Further to last evening's update, Halifax Water is on our street this morning, at 1239 Edward Street.  They say they're upgrading the water box at that rental property, next door to 1245. Coincidence? We don't know.

Meanwhile, sharing something from Dal's new strategic plan. Does it seem like they are living up to these goals of sustainability and community engagement? Walking the walk or just talking the talk? Ask President Saini. 

IMPACTFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We exist because of support from our communities. In turn, Dalhousie has an ongoing responsibility to engage, connect with, and support our communities. We are committed to being a strategic partner
in promoting the economic development and social vitality of Nova Scotia and the Atlantic provinces through our actions, including creating and fostering growth opportunities through impactful and collaborative research, scholarship, and partnerships. Befitting a

civic university, these obligations extend to fostering the capacity to overcome structural challenges by reducing disparities the region has endured within Canada. Dalhousie will play a critical role in that journey as a citizen of Nova Scotia with an ongoing responsibility to engage, connect with, and support the local communities not as an elite institution separate from the daily affairs of our public, but as a member of our public.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Through our teaching, research, and service, we will expand understanding and adherence to the core principles of sustainability, advance knowledge about climate change, and help to catalyze evidence-based solutions (A Charter for Canadian Universities, June 2020). We remain committed to supporting actions that are consistent with the Charter, and will continue our important work towards fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.