News Release

Halifax Regional Council Pays Tribute to Kate Carmichael

(Thursday, October 18, 2001)-- Mayor Peter Kelly, on behalf of Halifax Regional Council, today extended condolences to the family of the late Kate Carmichael, who died after a lengthy illness last night.

Mayor Kelly said Ms. Carmichael made a tremendous contribution to her community, both as a former Halifax Alderman and later as the Executive-Director of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission.

The Mayor said "Ms. Carmichael was a hard-working and zealous advocate for the rejuvenation of the downtown core. She had a wonderful ability to be able to take a number of divergent views on an issue from a very broad business community and boil them down into a single plan of action."

He said "Aside from her business contribution, Kate was a great role model and inspiration to many, particularly those who were touched by cancer. She was very open about her terminal illness and although she sometimes endured a great deal of discomfort and pain, she never let up as a driving force for the betterment of the downtown. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this most difficult time."

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Mayor Peter Kelly
(902) 490-4010