Halifax Regional Municipality

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

Traffic signal change: Intersection of Dunbrack Street and Main Avenue. There will be stop-and-go traffic in place to facilitate traffic signal operation changes at this intersection on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

Update: This work has been extended until Friday, Feb. 27.

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March is Francophonie Month, a time to commemorate the French language and the diverse Francophone cultures found throughout our region and around the world. Explore local Francophonie events and activities throughout the month: buff.ly/PVkdF6h

#TBT with #HfxArchives to this African Heritage Month poster from 1996 advertising the programs and events that were held in the municipality that Feb. This included concerts, talks and presentations, and youth events that were held at local libraries, businesses and churches. #ArchivesBlackHistory

Weather event end time: Thursday. Feb. 26 | 2 a.m. For more information on snow clearing timelines, visit: buff.ly/HW1docv

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The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the bus lane on Wyse Road at Nantucket Avenue will reopen on Monday, March 2. Details: buff.ly/FPgteok

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Halifax Public Gardens will be closed for the remainder of the day (Wednesday, Feb. 25).

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(Feb. 25) - We're advising residents that enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban has been lifted (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central).

Traffic delay: Massachusetts Avenue, between Robie Street and MacKay Bridge. A lane reduction will be in place for overhead signage work from 8 p.m. on Feb. 26 to 5 a.m. on Feb. 27. Access to the MacKay Bridge maintained. Inbound traffic not impacted. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

Reminder on Feb. 23, 2026, changes launched on Halifax Transit bus routes and maps. Introducing new routing on morning trips for Express Routes 136 Farnham Gate Express and 137 Clayton Park Express. Data will be updated in third-party trip-planning apps. Visit halifax.ca/servicechanges or call 311.

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Wednesday, Feb 25: Audit & Finance Standing Committee at 10 a.m. (Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall), Heritage Advisory Committee at 3 p.m. (virtual) & Regional Centre Community Council at 6 p.m. (HEMDCC Meeting Space, Alderney Landing). Find agendas & video links: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/ag...

Find more photos at: archive.halifax.ca/archive/fina...

This is the Halifax Fire Dept recruitment class in 1992. Back: Geoff Elliott, Yves Tousignant, Kevin Slaunwhite, Jeff Paris, Peter Andrews, Samantha Meehan, Brad Connors & Michael Slatter. Front: Asst. Chief Ken Hartlen, Chief Tom Power, Asst. Chief Bernie Elliott & Dist. Chief Bill Mosher.

One distraction is all it takes. Your phone. Loud music. A conversation with passengers. Eating on the go. A pet moving around the vehicle. Help keep everyone on our roads safe by keeping your eyes up, hands on the wheel and distractions put away. Learn more at: halifax.ca/roadsafety

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Service update (Feb. 25, 7 a.m.): Operations remain active in all areas. Crews have cleared most priority streets and sidewalks and are now focused on clearing residential sidewalks. This is the final update for this event. Details: halifax.ca/snow