Halifax Regional Council Approves Deer Population Survey
On October 20, 2026, Halifax Regional Council voted to approve a report calling for a survey of the local deer population. Coun. Kathryn Morse described the effort as a first step toward better understanding the number of deer in the area.
On October 20, 2026, Halifax Regional Council voted in favor of a report to survey the number of deer in Halifax. The decision initiates a formal effort to count and assess the local deer population.
Coun. Kathryn Morse said the survey is a first step in better understanding the deer population. The vote followed reporting on the issue by the Halifax Examiner.