Halifax Regional Municipality

Mois du patrimoine acadien & Fête nationale de l’Acadie | 2025 Depuis 1881, les Acadiens célèbrent la Fête nationale de l’Acadie le 15 août. En 2023, la province de la Nouvelle-Écosse a proclamé le mois d'août Mois du patrimoine acadien.

Les résidents sont invités à célébrer la culture acadienne en participant aux événements et activités de cette année, comme le festival Grou Tyme le jeudi 14 août et la cérémonie de lever du drapeau acadien le vendredi 15 août.
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Les Acadiens se sont établis en Nouvelle-Écosse au début des années 1600, fondant Port-Royal — aujourd’hui Annapolis Royal — qui est devenu la première colonie française permanente au Canada.

Le mois d’août est le Mois du patrimoine acadien en Nouvelle-Écosse et le 15 août est la Fête nationale de l’Acadie. Proclamé en 2023, ce mois rend hommage à l’histoire, à la culture et aux contributions dynamiques des communautés acadiennes de la province.

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August is Acadian Heritage Month, honouring the rich history, culture and contributions of Acadian communities.

National Acadian Day is Aug. 15. Celebrate by joining events like Grou Time Festival on Aug. 14 and the Acadian Flag Raising Ceremony on Aug. 15.

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This is consistent with the approach being taken by municipal and provincial authorities to reduce the risk of further forest fires in wooded areas. To know where our watersheds are, visit: hwc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant...

This is in an effort to reduce the potential for more wildfires in Nova Scotia. These restrictions apply to Halifax Water property near watersheds and provincially or federally owned lands within protected water areas that Halifax Water manages.

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From Halifax Water: Effective immediately, all Halifax Water watershed lands are closed to members of the public. This closure will be in place until further notice. Halifax Water is taking steps to protect our water supplies and to comply with the provincial ban on all woodland activity.

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Our Neighbourhood & Volunteer Services (NVS) team is inviting residents to participate in an online neighbourhood engagement survey.

Resident feedback will help inform future neighbourhood community development support and identify key areas of focus. Take the survey by Sept. 2 at brnw.ch/21wUGKp.

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Residents are invited to provide feedback on how the municipality can strengthen neighbourhood connections by completing the Neighbourhood Engagement Survey. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...

Traffic delay: Rocky Lake Drive, from Quarrystone Drive to 2071 Rocky Lake Drive. This work will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 6 to Thursday, Aug. 7, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is to facilitate road repairs. Details: buff.ly/Yetpj82

Traffic Delay: Robie Street, between Cunard and Inglis streets, Thursday, Aug. 7 from 9:30-4 p.m. and again from 6-8 p.m. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

To learn more and find further resources and a weekly water level update visit: halifaxwater.ca/voluntary-wa...

Water conservation measures include:
-If it’s yellow, let it mellow
-Shorten your showers
-Turn off the tap when not in use
-Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes

Limit activities that use excess water, such as:
-Watering lawns
-Washing vehicles
-Filling pools

By reducing our water usage, we can help ease the demand on our lakes/source water and reduce or delay the need for mandatory water conservation measures.

To conserve water, Halifax Water is requesting that all customers and those who live or work within a building serviced by Halifax Water, follow voluntary water conservation measures until further notice.

From Halifax Water: Voluntary Water Conservation Measures Requested for HRM - Due to the recent prolonged period of low precipitation, water levels within supply areas have not been replenished. With no significant precipitation forecasted in the coming weeks, these levels will continue to lower.

Traffic delay: Intersection of Gottingen and Russell streets. This work will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This work is needed for decommissioning of natural gas service. buff.ly/qgyhdCR

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Residents looking to dispose of household special waste not acceptable for curbside collection can bring their materials to the mobile special waste depot events. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up...

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Today (Aug. 5) at 10 a.m.(reconvene at 6 p.m.; August 7 at 10 a.m. if required): Halifax Regional Council, Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall. Read the agenda: pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.a... . Watch on YouTube: pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.a....

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On this Natal Day installment of #MysteryMonday, can you guess where this elaborate Halifax County float was parading by for Natal Day 1958? Bonus points if you recognize any of the VIPs on that futuristic viewing platform. #HfxArchives

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On Tuesday, August 5 we will be holding a Regional Council meeting. There will be a public hearing.

To speak in-person, pre-register with the Clerk's office by Tuesday, August 5 at 4:30 p.m. or register at the meeting. For Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 1. Agenda: brnw.ch/21wUBlH

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REMINDER: On Tuesday, August 5 we will be holding a Regional Council meeting. There will be a public hearing.

To speak in-person, pre-register with the Clerk's office by Tuesday, August 5 at 4:30 p.m. or register at the meeting. Agenda: brnw.ch/21wUBlH

Update: This work will continue through August 8.

Update: This work will be re-scheduled to a later date.

Traffic Delay: Intersection of St. Margarets Bay Road and Oliver Street, Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

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Use of consumer fireworks is prohibited during provincial burn ban. Permitted professional fireworks displays—like those planned for Natal Day—will move forward (dependent on wind, fog or rain). These shows are conducted by licensed, insured companies that follow federal safety regulations.

Road Closure: Bluewater Road, between Larry Uteck Boulevard and Hammonds Plains Road. This work will take place on 7 a.m. on Aug. 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 6. This is needed for underground utility work. Learn more about traffic and transit impacts: buff.ly/QiPPcbx

A blue background with a yellow microphone icon. Text reads: "Public Hearing: Virtual participation available" in white font.

On Tuesday, August 5 we will be holding a Regional Council meeting. There will be a public hearing.

To speak in-person, pre-register with the Clerk's office by Tuesday, August 5 at 4:30 p.m. or register at the meeting. For Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 1. Agenda: brnw.ch/21wUBlH

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Municipal program and service level adjustments will be in effect for Natal Day on Monday, Aug. 4. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...

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Wildfire near Big Indian Lake – July 31, 6:45 p.m.

The wildfire near Big Indian Lake is now under control. NSDNR will remain at the scene to put out any hot spots and fully extinguish the fire. This will be the final update for this event.

Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/wi...