Andy Fillmore elected Halifax's next mayor

He told a room full of supporters at a pub in north-end Halifax that he was "grateful and humbled" to be elected the next mayor of Halifax.

Former Liberal MP Andy Fillmore will be the next mayor of Halifax, fending off challenges from his nearest rivals in a crowded field of candidates to win Saturday's municipal election.

He told a room full of supporters at a pub in north-end Halifax that he was "grateful and humbled" to be elected the next mayor of Halifax.

"This is Halifax's time. Our opportunity is here in every corner of HRM. We'll embrace it, we'll meet this moment," he said.