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Mike Savage was first elected Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality in 2012, with a mandate to make Halifax the most livable, entrepreneurial, and inclusive city in Canada. He\\u2019s going to talk to us about what it\\u2019s been like to run a municipality during the pandemic. He will also be joined by Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission.

Paul will update us on provincial advocacy efforts by 12 business improvement districts, including Downtown Halifax Business Commission.

On Biz Buzz, we have a few business milestones to share, we\\u2019ll talk about what\\u2019s open in Downtown Halifax and how you can continue to support our local businesses during this lockdown. We\\u2019ll also talk about Asian Heritage Month, Open City 2021, the Patio Lanterns Festival, and our special giveaway for our 50th Downtown Lowdown episode.

Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

(902) 423-6658

Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/

HRM Mayor Mike Savage @MikeSavageHFX

Bizz Buzz: Lauren Andrews, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Music: \\u201cPatching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)\\u201d by Bigideas

Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca