Halifax Regional Municipality

Public participation is available for the two following public hearings:

1. PLANAPP 2023-01594: Development Agreement for 143 and 153 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville

2. PLANAPP 2023-00943: Development Agreement for 498 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville

Public Hearing: Virtual participation available in white text on a blue background.

REMINDER: On Monday, March 9, we will be holding a North West Community Council meeting. There will be two public hearings.
To speak in person, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on March 9. To speak via Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. on Mar. 6. Agenda: brnw.ch/21x0qnh

The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting youth to participate in an online engagement survey to help guide future youth-focused programs and services. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/yo...

ID: List of municipal roads that are except from annual spring weight restrictions.

To minimize potential damage to municipal roads, the Halifax Regional Municipality will introduce its annual spring weight restrictions, beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 26. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...

The Halifax Regional Municipality has received Bee City status, as designated by Bee City Canada. Bee City status recognizes the municipality’s commitment to protecting and promoting pollinators by establishing and maintaining pollinator habitats. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...

Alt text: Sepia toned archival photo of the Brooklyn & Co. Piano Forte Manufactory. Text reads: Halifax Municipal Archives - Ask an Archivist pop up booth. March 10 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Scotia Square (5201 Duke Street).

Curious about how to research local history? Join Municipal Archivists on Tuesday, March 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for answers to your local history questions and tips on how to care for your own archives.

Learn more about the Halifax Municipal Archives at halifax.ca/archives.

Do you have old electronics collecting dust? Don’t toss them in the garbage – many devices contain materials that can harm the environment if not disposed of properly. Watch the video to learn how to safely and responsibly recycle your electronics.

For more info, visit: RecycleMyElectronics.ca

Traffic Delay: 361 Sackville Drive, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, March 9 until Wednesday, March 11. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

blue background with a parking sign icon and white text that reads: parking ban lifted. The Halifax logo is at the bottom.

Enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban has been lifted (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central). More: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...

blue background with icons of houses and a snow plow. The Halifax logo is at the top with the text: weather event end time

Weather event end time: 6 a.m., Wednesday, March 4. For more information on snow clearing timelines, see here: www.halifax.ca/transportati...

This photo of Gottingen Street was taken on November 22, 1996 by Shelley Dickey. The photo is part of the Development and Planning Department photographs series. Find more photos of Gottingen Street in our database:
archive.halifax.ca/archive/fina...

Service Update (7 a.m., Wednesday, March 4): Crews are applying de-icing materials to streets and sidewalks across the municipality, focusing on priority routes. More: www.halifax.ca/transportati...

Navy background with the Rec logo and the text "Recreation facilities: Delayed opening".

Most municipally owned and operated recreation facilities will delay opening until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4. If there are additional delays or closures on March 4, an update will be provided. Call ahead to your local recreation centre for further info: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...

Public participation is available for two public hearings:

1. PLANAPP 2023-01594: Development Agreement for 143 and 153 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville

2. PLANAPP 2023-00943: Development Agreement for 498 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville

Public Hearing: Virtual participation available in white text on a blue background.

On Monday, Mar. 9, we will be holding a North West Community Council meeting. There will be two public hearings.
To speak in person, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Mar. 9. To speak via Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. on Mar. 6. Agenda: brnw.ch/21x0qnh

a blue background with a no parking sign and the words 'parking ban enforced in white text' the halifax logo is at the bottom

The overnight winter parking ban will be enforced from 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4 (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), to allow crews to properly clear streets and sidewalks. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...

We want your feedback on any accessibility features and services you use or ways we could improve your experience travelling on buses, ferries and Access-A-Bus.

Learn more and take the online survey before March 16 at: engagehalifax.ca/talktransit

Poster for Halifax’s Suburban Plan Main Street Visioning Workshop featuring a map with sticky notes and crayons. Event details: Waverley Road (Red Bridge Pond to Montebello Drive), Fairbanks Centre, 54 Locks Road, Dartmouth, NS on Monday, March 9, 2026, 6–8 p.m.

Help shape the future of your local suburban main street. Share your ideas on building and public space design, accessibility improvements and more.

Join us for the Waverley Road Commercial Main Street Visioning Workshop on March 9. Learn more at engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan

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Seat belts save lives. The proper use of seat belts prevents traffic fatalities and reduces injuries.

Whether you're a driver or passenger, buckle up every time you ride in a car. Visit halifax.ca/roadsafety for more safety tips.

An older photo of a street lined with trees and houses.

For this week’s #MysteryMonday with #HfxArchives, can you guess what street is shown in this photo and what year it was taken?

Traffic Delay: There will be detailed snow removal taking place on Nora Bernard Street, between North Park and Gottingen streets, from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

blue background with icons of houses and a snowplow icon, the halifax logo is at the top, the text reads: weather event end time

Weather event end time: 1 a.m. For more information on snow clearing service standards, see here: www.halifax.ca/transportati...

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Today (Mar. 2) at 1 p.m. – Board of Police Commissioners, HEMDCC Meeting Space, Alderney Landing. Read the agenda: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/bo.... Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/live/aejxRWp...

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REMINDER; On Tuesday, March 3, we will be holding an in-person Budget Committee meeting. The agenda is now available and public participation is welcome.

To speak in-person or virtually (via Zoom), pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. today (March 2).

Agenda: brnw.ch/21x0k7m

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Residents are advised that the Vincent Coleman ferry is now expected to return to service by late March, rather than at the end of February Until then, the Alderney ferry will continue 30‑minute weekday service from 7 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., until further notice. Details: buff.ly/IxCcNRI

Road closure: Quinpool Road, from Robie to Beech streets, from Monday, March 2 to Wednesday, March 4, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night. This work is in support of detailed snow removal. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ro...

Street closures: Portland St (from Alderney Dr to Alderney Dr), Prince St, King St, Queen St, Wentworth St, Dundas St, Victoria Rd (between Ochterloney St and Green St) overnight only from Feb. 27 to March 1. This is in support of detailed snow removal. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/st...

White calculator on a purple background with 'Budget committee public participation" in white font.

On Tuesday, March 3, we will be holding an in-person Budget Committee meeting. The agenda is now available and public participation is welcome.

To speak in-person or virtually (via Zoom), pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2.

Agenda: brnw.ch/21x0k7m

Update: This work will now take place on Wednesday, March 11. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ro...

The intersection will be modified to operate with fully protected left turns from the Dunbrack Street approaches, meaning drivers can no longer turn left without the flashing green left arrow. This change supports the municipality’s Road Safety Strategy. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...