Turning Community Vision Into Reality

Working with the Municipal and Provincial levels of Government and local organizations/clubs/groups through volunteerism and earning leadership skills from 20 years of entrepreneurship has given Harry Ward a unique understanding of the wants, needs and visions of his community.

Harry has the experience, the understanding, the confidence and the vision. Now he needs your vote.

On Oct 17, 2020, vote for Harry Ward for District 13. Let's all work together turning community visions into reality.

About Harry Ward

Harry and his son, David.

Harry and his mom.

Harry Ward had a challenging start to life. His parents divorced when he was 10 years old – and his father exited his life. His mother, Muriel, was ill after the divorce and while she was in treatment, Harry and his two siblings were separated and placed in foster care. The following years were stressful and difficult for Harry, changing schools frequently as he moved through the foster care system. Eventually the family was reunited, and Harry was relieved to return to his childhood home, family and friends in Lewis Lake.

Starting at age 16, Harry worked during the summer months as a labourer with a paving company (with promotion at a young age), as a house painter, house mover (including jacking), all while a maintaining a paper route. At this time he started his life long commitment to his community by volunteering as a junior firefighter at the Lewis Lake Volunteer Fire Dept.

At 18 years old, Harry moved out of his family home. He stayed very busy during his summers working with the local Lands and Forestry Depot where he learned many leadership skills, while being responsible for work crews, fire fighting crews and the maintaining of fire roads, and supervising individual construction projects within Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park and Long Lake Provincial Park.

At 20, he completed a fine woodworking program in Middleton, NS, becoming a qualified high-end furniture maker. He found his niche - it was work he thoroughly enjoyed and he was good at it! He worked in the construction industry, building kitchens, specializing in the custom cabinetry, building and renovating homes and apartment buildings.

Wanting to expand his abilities as a craftsman he studied architectural drawing and design at NSCC. He used his skills working with specialty hardwoods and doing custom woodwork for the public sector and was promoted into a contractor sales position working with the public extensively for three years, before moving to high end renovations, working closely with clients and organizing sub trades.

At 33, Harry was married, had a son, lived in Lewis Lake, and felt the time was right to take a chance and start his own business. From the coupling of his education in high-end furniture making, architecture design and drawing experience, many years of managing people, organizing projects and understanding people's needs/wants/expectations and the willingness to work hard sprang forth Harry's small incorporated business - HPI- Homework Projects Inc. specializing in historic design and renovations.

Through lots of hard work, long hours, experience, determination and skill, Harry's business HPI- Homework Projects Inc. grew into a reputable home renovation business now serving Halifax for over 25 years, with all advertising being word-of-mouth (which means satisfied customers). From fostercare to a successful business owner - Harry Ward doesn't give up, is a hardworker, problem-solver and has many, many life experiences.

Harry was determined not to repeat history and to give to his son, David, the love and support of a father and the opportunity he was not given in his own youth. He was very involved in David's upbringing. David attended private school, was involved in many sports - excelling at competitive swimming, breaking many Trojan Swim Team records, was one of the top provincial swimmers for six consecutive years. David has had opportunity to travel and now attends Dalhousie University studying Commerce. Harry is a proud dad.

Now that his son is grown and has become independent, Harry has more time to put back into his community by volunteering with a number of groups and organizations. (read more about his volunteer work).

Harry has set his sights on becoming the councilor of District #13. Volunteering in the community for 1000s of hours, he has talked with literally 1000s of people from the community and this has given Harry insight into the issues people are facing, what they want for their community, what works and what doesn't.

Harry is not a career politician, he is a regular guy living and volunteering in a community he loves and HIS voice is YOUR voice. It takes courage to put your name forth in a contest like this, but Harry knows that he would do a great job representing Chester-St.Margaret's and make his community proud. He has clear visions and solutions to offer.

Harry Ward asks for your vote on Oct. 17, 2020. Please contact him if you have any questions,concerns or comments: hello@harryward.ca (902) 456 8179.