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What’s HRM council without bike lanes?
Councillors voted in favour of a motion to look into alternatives to the AAA bike lane network.
globalnews.ca/news/1166362...
Councillors voted in favour of a motion to look into alternatives to the AAA bike lane network.
globalnews.ca/news/1166362...
Bike lane debate returns to Halifax council as staff told to look for alternatives - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
Halifax councillors passionately debated bike lanes again and ultimately voted in favour of asking for a staff report on alternatives to the much-discussed AAA network.
globalnews.ca
February 11, 2026 at 11:44 PM
What’s HRM council without bike lanes?
Councillors voted in favour of a motion to look into alternatives to the AAA bike lane network.
globalnews.ca/news/1166362...
Councillors voted in favour of a motion to look into alternatives to the AAA bike lane network.
globalnews.ca/news/1166362...
From @scotiabankctrhalifax —
Pop icon. Chart-topper. Nostalgia queen. @hilaryduff is coming to Scotiabank Centre on Sunday, Feb 7, 2027 at 7:30PM! + special guest @laurenspencersmith !
Tix on sale Friday, February 20 at 10AM ⏰ Mark your calendars, set your alarms & get ready to sing every word.
Pop icon. Chart-topper. Nostalgia queen. @hilaryduff is coming to Scotiabank Centre on Sunday, Feb 7, 2027 at 7:30PM! + special guest @laurenspencersmith !
Tix on sale Friday, February 20 at 10AM ⏰ Mark your calendars, set your alarms & get ready to sing every word.
February 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
From @scotiabankctrhalifax —
Pop icon. Chart-topper. Nostalgia queen. @hilaryduff is coming to Scotiabank Centre on Sunday, Feb 7, 2027 at 7:30PM! + special guest @laurenspencersmith !
Tix on sale Friday, February 20 at 10AM ⏰ Mark your calendars, set your alarms & get ready to sing every word.
Pop icon. Chart-topper. Nostalgia queen. @hilaryduff is coming to Scotiabank Centre on Sunday, Feb 7, 2027 at 7:30PM! + special guest @laurenspencersmith !
Tix on sale Friday, February 20 at 10AM ⏰ Mark your calendars, set your alarms & get ready to sing every word.
Reposted by @halifaxnoise
The Otter Lake Waste Facility, Materials Recycling Facility and Organics Management Facility are closed today, Feb. 12.
February 12, 2026 at 10:08 AM
The Otter Lake Waste Facility, Materials Recycling Facility and Organics Management Facility are closed today, Feb. 12.
Reposted by @halifaxnoise
Curbside collection of solid waste is cancelled today, Feb. 12. Recovery will occur on Feb. 26. Please ensure your waste is securely stored and away from the curb to allow room for snow clearing crews to work.
February 12, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Curbside collection of solid waste is cancelled today, Feb. 12. Recovery will occur on Feb. 26. Please ensure your waste is securely stored and away from the curb to allow room for snow clearing crews to work.
Reposted by @halifaxnoise
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided
February 12, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided
Reposted by @halifaxnoise
The parking ban will be enforced from 1 to 6 a.m. (both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), to allow crews to properly clear streets and sidewalks. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...
February 11, 2026 at 1:43 PM
The parking ban will be enforced from 1 to 6 a.m. (both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), to allow crews to properly clear streets and sidewalks. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...
Reposted by @halifaxnoise
Transit advocates decry Halifax mayor's autocentric plan to address traffic congestion by providing more space for cars
"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"
– February 1974
"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"
– February 1974
February 11, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Transit advocates decry Halifax mayor's autocentric plan to address traffic congestion by providing more space for cars
"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"
– February 1974
"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"
– February 1974
Reposted by @halifaxnoise
Have old books? They're no longer accepted in curbside recycling under new extended producer responsibility rules. Donate them to a local charity (check first), to a community library box, or share them with friend. As a last resort, they go in the garbage. Learn more at: halifax.ca/recycling
February 5, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Have old books? They're no longer accepted in curbside recycling under new extended producer responsibility rules. Donate them to a local charity (check first), to a community library box, or share them with friend. As a last resort, they go in the garbage. Learn more at: halifax.ca/recycling
Reposted by @halifaxnoise
Halifax ends contracts with Imperial Cleaners over failure to pay living wages
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
Halifax ends contracts with Imperial Cleaners over failure to pay living wages - Halifax Examiner
Dartmouth-based cleaning company has been paying staff just above minimum wage, despite Halifax's living wage policy.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Halifax ends contracts with Imperial Cleaners over failure to pay living wages
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
From @hfxpublib —
Monday, February 2: Due to weather conditions, all branches and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will delay opening until 11:00am. Please remember to check your local Library's Hours and Locations page before leaving for a visit.
Monday, February 2: Due to weather conditions, all branches and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will delay opening until 11:00am. Please remember to check your local Library's Hours and Locations page before leaving for a visit.
February 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
From @hfxpublib —
Monday, February 2: Due to weather conditions, all branches and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will delay opening until 11:00am. Please remember to check your local Library's Hours and Locations page before leaving for a visit.
Monday, February 2: Due to weather conditions, all branches and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will delay opening until 11:00am. Please remember to check your local Library's Hours and Locations page before leaving for a visit.
Reposted by @halifaxnoise
Snow routes for Halifax Transit buses will be in effect on Feb. 2. There are currently no impacts to ferry service, beyond the ongoing 30-minute service disruption for the Alderney ferry.
Service update (Feb. 2, 7 a.m.) Operations remain active in all areas. Crews are focused on priority routes. Most main roads are clear and passable. Winter conditions are present - please travel with care. Details: buff.ly/dbPPkqN
February 2, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Snow routes for Halifax Transit buses will be in effect on Feb. 2. There are currently no impacts to ferry service, beyond the ongoing 30-minute service disruption for the Alderney ferry.
DAL/King’s delayed opening until 10am
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NSCC
Akerley CampusClosed - delayed (Feb. 2) until 11:30am. Will reassess at 10am.
Ivany CampusClosed - delayed (Feb. 2) until 11:30am. Will reassess at 10am.
Institute of Technology CampusClosed - delayed (Feb. 2) until 11:30am. Will reassess at 10am.
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NSCC
Akerley CampusClosed - delayed (Feb. 2) until 11:30am. Will reassess at 10am.
Ivany CampusClosed - delayed (Feb. 2) until 11:30am. Will reassess at 10am.
Institute of Technology CampusClosed - delayed (Feb. 2) until 11:30am. Will reassess at 10am.
February 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM
DAL/King’s delayed opening until 10am
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NSCC
Akerley CampusClosed - delayed (Feb. 2) until 11:30am. Will reassess at 10am.
Ivany CampusClosed - delayed (Feb. 2) until 11:30am. Will reassess at 10am.
Institute of Technology CampusClosed - delayed (Feb. 2) until 11:30am. Will reassess at 10am.
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NSCC
Akerley CampusClosed - delayed (Feb. 2) until 11:30am. Will reassess at 10am.
Ivany CampusClosed - delayed (Feb. 2) until 11:30am. Will reassess at 10am.
Institute of Technology CampusClosed - delayed (Feb. 2) until 11:30am. Will reassess at 10am.
All Municipal offices, including in-person Planning & Development permit offices and Customer Service Centres are delay opening at 10am.
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Canada Games Centre is closed and reopening at 1pm
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Zatzman Sportsplex is closed and reopening at noon
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Canada Games Centre is closed and reopening at 1pm
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Zatzman Sportsplex is closed and reopening at noon
February 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM
All Municipal offices, including in-person Planning & Development permit offices and Customer Service Centres are delay opening at 10am.
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Canada Games Centre is closed and reopening at 1pm
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Zatzman Sportsplex is closed and reopening at noon
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Canada Games Centre is closed and reopening at 1pm
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Zatzman Sportsplex is closed and reopening at noon
This means:
- Bused students will be picked up two hours later than their regular time
- Lunch and dismissal will be at regularly scheduled times
- EXCEL programs are canceled for the morning only
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CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE FOR FEB.2nd will proceed as scheduled.
- Bused students will be picked up two hours later than their regular time
- Lunch and dismissal will be at regularly scheduled times
- EXCEL programs are canceled for the morning only
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CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE FOR FEB.2nd will proceed as scheduled.
February 2, 2026 at 10:31 AM
This means:
- Bused students will be picked up two hours later than their regular time
- Lunch and dismissal will be at regularly scheduled times
- EXCEL programs are canceled for the morning only
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CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE FOR FEB.2nd will proceed as scheduled.
- Bused students will be picked up two hours later than their regular time
- Lunch and dismissal will be at regularly scheduled times
- EXCEL programs are canceled for the morning only
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CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE FOR FEB.2nd will proceed as scheduled.
@hrce_ns school update:
Due to … winter storm, the following Families of Schools are closed today, Monday, Feb 2:
- Bay View High
- Eastern Shore Consolidated
- Marine Drive
- Musquodoboit Rural High
All other HRCE schools will be delayed in opening by two hours
Due to … winter storm, the following Families of Schools are closed today, Monday, Feb 2:
- Bay View High
- Eastern Shore Consolidated
- Marine Drive
- Musquodoboit Rural High
All other HRCE schools will be delayed in opening by two hours
halifax noise on Instagram: "if you’re opening late (Monday, Feb 2) or staying closed for the day ( or YOU’LL DEF BE OPEN) or whatever and want to spread the word — drop details in the comments.
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2 likes, 0 comments - hfxnoise on February 2, 2026: "if you’re opening late (Monday, Feb 2) or staying closed for the day ( or YOU’LL DEF BE OPEN) or whatever and want to spread the word — drop detail...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
@hrce_ns school update:
Due to … winter storm, the following Families of Schools are closed today, Monday, Feb 2:
- Bay View High
- Eastern Shore Consolidated
- Marine Drive
- Musquodoboit Rural High
All other HRCE schools will be delayed in opening by two hours
Due to … winter storm, the following Families of Schools are closed today, Monday, Feb 2:
- Bay View High
- Eastern Shore Consolidated
- Marine Drive
- Musquodoboit Rural High
All other HRCE schools will be delayed in opening by two hours
if you’re opening late (Monday, Feb 2) or staying closed ( or YOU’LL DEF BE OPEN) etc …
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www.instagram.com/p/DUQH2HkDSIA/
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www.instagram.com/p/DUQH2HkDSIA/
February 2, 2026 at 10:29 AM
if you’re opening late (Monday, Feb 2) or staying closed ( or YOU’LL DEF BE OPEN) etc …
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www.instagram.com/p/DUQH2HkDSIA/
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www.instagram.com/p/DUQH2HkDSIA/
Reposted by @halifaxnoise
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.
February 2, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Alderney Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Alderney at XX:00 & XX:30. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:15 & xx:45. Woodside Ferry service is not impacted at this time. Shuttles will be provided.
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What’s this!?
From my DMs.
What’s this!?
From my DMs.
January 31, 2026 at 10:21 PM
💫🔥☄️ 👽🛸👾
What’s this!?
From my DMs.
What’s this!?
From my DMs.
Reposted by @halifaxnoise
Very close call which could easily have resulted in two fatalities.
HRM should provide a full statement and apology specific to this incident.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
HRM should provide a full statement and apology specific to this incident.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Dad speaks out after he and son, 4, almost got hit by bus
Tom Himmelman was able to get dashcam footage of the incident, which shows a Halifax Transit bus failing to yield in an illuminated crosswalk. He says he's concerned about driver training, enforcement...
www.cbc.ca
January 30, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Very close call which could easily have resulted in two fatalities.
HRM should provide a full statement and apology specific to this incident.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
HRM should provide a full statement and apology specific to this incident.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
From @obladeewinebar —
Many of you are asking how you can help, and here is how.
AN URGENT CALL FOR HRM CLARIFICATION
Obladee is facing imminent eviction from its home of 15 years.
We urgently call upon HRM to help clarify this claim by Monday February 2nd at noon.
Many of you are asking how you can help, and here is how.
AN URGENT CALL FOR HRM CLARIFICATION
Obladee is facing imminent eviction from its home of 15 years.
We urgently call upon HRM to help clarify this claim by Monday February 2nd at noon.
January 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
From @obladeewinebar —
Many of you are asking how you can help, and here is how.
AN URGENT CALL FOR HRM CLARIFICATION
Obladee is facing imminent eviction from its home of 15 years.
We urgently call upon HRM to help clarify this claim by Monday February 2nd at noon.
Many of you are asking how you can help, and here is how.
AN URGENT CALL FOR HRM CLARIFICATION
Obladee is facing imminent eviction from its home of 15 years.
We urgently call upon HRM to help clarify this claim by Monday February 2nd at noon.
Reposted by @halifaxnoise
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, we will be holding a Budget Committee meeting. The agenda is now available and public participation is welcome.
To speak in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Agenda: pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
To speak in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Agenda: pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
January 30, 2026 at 9:07 PM
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, we will be holding a Budget Committee meeting. The agenda is now available and public participation is welcome.
To speak in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Agenda: pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
To speak in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Agenda: pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Reposted by @halifaxnoise
NS Income Assistance rate went up $17.00 this year.
Why aren't people advocating for more? "everyone is focused on simple day-to-day survival" says Kendall.
Why aren't people advocating for more? "everyone is focused on simple day-to-day survival" says Kendall.
@msvugraduate.bsky.social @unionmaidns.bsky.social @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social @moneyandmentalhealth.org @tammyjfrcowbay.bsky.social @annaquon.bsky.social Draw your attention this one talks about community reaction of the $17.00 increase to IA Rates in NS worthmatters.blogspot.com/2026/01/firs...
First Voices Talk about IA Rates in the New Year
worthmatters.blogspot.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:07 AM
NS Income Assistance rate went up $17.00 this year.
Why aren't people advocating for more? "everyone is focused on simple day-to-day survival" says Kendall.
Why aren't people advocating for more? "everyone is focused on simple day-to-day survival" says Kendall.
From @andyfillmorehfx —
I’m pushing to stop the costly Halifax Forum redevelopment.
Instead, we should be investing in an affordable and sustainable rink on peninsular Halifax for our kids.
As families are tightening their belts, we need to do the same at City Hall.
Read more here ☝️
I’m pushing to stop the costly Halifax Forum redevelopment.
Instead, we should be investing in an affordable and sustainable rink on peninsular Halifax for our kids.
As families are tightening their belts, we need to do the same at City Hall.
Read more here ☝️
January 28, 2026 at 11:11 PM
From @andyfillmorehfx —
I’m pushing to stop the costly Halifax Forum redevelopment.
Instead, we should be investing in an affordable and sustainable rink on peninsular Halifax for our kids.
As families are tightening their belts, we need to do the same at City Hall.
Read more here ☝️
I’m pushing to stop the costly Halifax Forum redevelopment.
Instead, we should be investing in an affordable and sustainable rink on peninsular Halifax for our kids.
As families are tightening their belts, we need to do the same at City Hall.
Read more here ☝️
From @timbophoto —
A fishing boat is seen amongst various shapes of ice, on a cool afternoon in #HackettsCove #StMargaretsBay #novascotia #canada winter dayshift roamwiththedrone
A fishing boat is seen amongst various shapes of ice, on a cool afternoon in #HackettsCove #StMargaretsBay #novascotia #canada winter dayshift roamwiththedrone
January 28, 2026 at 6:26 PM
From @timbophoto —
A fishing boat is seen amongst various shapes of ice, on a cool afternoon in #HackettsCove #StMargaretsBay #novascotia #canada winter dayshift roamwiththedrone
A fishing boat is seen amongst various shapes of ice, on a cool afternoon in #HackettsCove #StMargaretsBay #novascotia #canada winter dayshift roamwiththedrone
From @hfxwanderersfc —
⚓️ FREE TO PLAY SOCCER ⚽️
Join us at Sexton Gym in downtown Halifax for drop-in futsal 👊
Open to players of all skill levels age 16 and up!!!
#TogetherFromAways #COYW
⚓️ FREE TO PLAY SOCCER ⚽️
Join us at Sexton Gym in downtown Halifax for drop-in futsal 👊
Open to players of all skill levels age 16 and up!!!
#TogetherFromAways #COYW
January 28, 2026 at 5:06 PM
From @hfxwanderersfc —
⚓️ FREE TO PLAY SOCCER ⚽️
Join us at Sexton Gym in downtown Halifax for drop-in futsal 👊
Open to players of all skill levels age 16 and up!!!
#TogetherFromAways #COYW
⚓️ FREE TO PLAY SOCCER ⚽️
Join us at Sexton Gym in downtown Halifax for drop-in futsal 👊
Open to players of all skill levels age 16 and up!!!
#TogetherFromAways #COYW