Halifax Regional Municipality
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Storm impacts on municipal services (Sunday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m.): www.halifax.ca/home/news/st...
February 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Storm impacts on municipal services (Sunday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m.): www.halifax.ca/home/news/st...
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Due to forecasted weather conditions on Monday, Feb. 2, municipally owned and operated recreation facilities will delay opening until 10 a.m. A decision on whether rentals, facilities and programming will proceed at that time will be made by 8 a.m.
February 1, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Due to forecasted weather conditions on Monday, Feb. 2, municipally owned and operated recreation facilities will delay opening until 10 a.m. A decision on whether rentals, facilities and programming will proceed at that time will be made by 8 a.m.
Service update (Sunday, Feb. 1, 4 p.m.) Crews are preparing and monitoring the weather conditions in anticipation of tonight's snowfall. Please secure off-street parking, as the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced between 1 to 6 a.m. More: www.halifax.ca/transportati...
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Service update (Sunday, Feb. 1, 4 p.m.) Crews are preparing and monitoring the weather conditions in anticipation of tonight's snowfall. Please secure off-street parking, as the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced between 1 to 6 a.m. More: www.halifax.ca/transportati...
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Due to forecasted weather conditions, municipally owned and operated recreation facilities will close today, Sunday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. A decision regarding the opening of facilities, rentals and programs on Monday, Feb. 2, will be made later today.
February 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Due to forecasted weather conditions, municipally owned and operated recreation facilities will close today, Sunday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. A decision regarding the opening of facilities, rentals and programs on Monday, Feb. 2, will be made later today.
The overnight winter parking ban will be enforced from 1 to 6 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2 (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), to allow crews to properly clear streets and sidewalks. More: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...
February 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM
The overnight winter parking ban will be enforced from 1 to 6 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2 (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), to allow crews to properly clear streets and sidewalks. More: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...
Today, February 1, marks the start of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia. This year’s provincial African Heritage Month theme is “Strength in Unity – Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power and Progress."
Learn more: www.halifax.ca/about-halifa...
Learn more: www.halifax.ca/about-halifa...
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Today, February 1, marks the start of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia. This year’s provincial African Heritage Month theme is “Strength in Unity – Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power and Progress."
Learn more: www.halifax.ca/about-halifa...
Learn more: www.halifax.ca/about-halifa...
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...
The Vincent Coleman ferry is now expected to return to service by late February, rather than at the end of January as previously announced. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up...
January 30, 2026 at 8:27 PM
The Vincent Coleman ferry is now expected to return to service by late February, rather than at the end of January as previously announced. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up...
Halifax Transit wants your feedback on accessibility across our conventional bus, ferry and Access-A-Bus services. Learn more at: engagehalifax.ca/talktransit
Need help taking the survey or have questions? Please call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca, and they will be happy to assist you.
Need help taking the survey or have questions? Please call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca, and they will be happy to assist you.
January 30, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Halifax Transit wants your feedback on accessibility across our conventional bus, ferry and Access-A-Bus services. Learn more at: engagehalifax.ca/talktransit
Need help taking the survey or have questions? Please call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca, and they will be happy to assist you.
Need help taking the survey or have questions? Please call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca, and they will be happy to assist you.
Friday, Jan. 30 - We’re monitoring a weather system that could bring snow and wind gusts resulting in service impacts late Sunday (Feb. 1) into Monday (Feb. 2).
For tips on winter storm preparedness and staying safe, visit: www.halifax.ca/safety-secur...
For tips on winter storm preparedness and staying safe, visit: www.halifax.ca/safety-secur...
January 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Friday, Jan. 30 - We’re monitoring a weather system that could bring snow and wind gusts resulting in service impacts late Sunday (Feb. 1) into Monday (Feb. 2).
For tips on winter storm preparedness and staying safe, visit: www.halifax.ca/safety-secur...
For tips on winter storm preparedness and staying safe, visit: www.halifax.ca/safety-secur...
The Halifax Regional Municipality is now accepting applications for the 2026/27 Grants to Professional Arts Organizations Program. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
The Halifax Regional Municipality is now accepting applications for the 2026/27 Grants to Professional Arts Organizations Program. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...
Live or own property in Eastern Passage or Cow Bay? The Halifax Regional Municipality is looking to collect feedback on short term rental regulations from community members. Visit engagehalifax.ca/rural-short-term-rentals to complete a short online survey. The survey will be open until Feb. 25.
January 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Live or own property in Eastern Passage or Cow Bay? The Halifax Regional Municipality is looking to collect feedback on short term rental regulations from community members. Visit engagehalifax.ca/rural-short-term-rentals to complete a short online survey. The survey will be open until Feb. 25.
Regional Council wants your input on a future tartan for the Halifax region. A municipal tartan is a way to celebrate our shared history, strengthen community pride, and reflect who we are as a region. Check out the design options and tell us what you think at: engagehalifax.ca/tartan
January 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Regional Council wants your input on a future tartan for the Halifax region. A municipal tartan is a way to celebrate our shared history, strengthen community pride, and reflect who we are as a region. Check out the design options and tell us what you think at: engagehalifax.ca/tartan
The municipality is seeking feedback from residents to help choose the Halifax Regional Municipality’s official tartan. Review three proposed designs and share your feedback from Jan. 28 to Feb. 11. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/he...
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The municipality is seeking feedback from residents to help choose the Halifax Regional Municipality’s official tartan. Review three proposed designs and share your feedback from Jan. 28 to Feb. 11. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/he...
We are pleased to announce that Daniel Park has been selected as the municipality’s 2026 Youth Poet Laureate.
To read Daniel’s bio and learn more about the municipality’s Poet Laureate program, visit halifax.ca/poet-laureates. Read the announcement, here: brnw.ch/21wZsW1.
To read Daniel’s bio and learn more about the municipality’s Poet Laureate program, visit halifax.ca/poet-laureates. Read the announcement, here: brnw.ch/21wZsW1.
January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We are pleased to announce that Daniel Park has been selected as the municipality’s 2026 Youth Poet Laureate.
To read Daniel’s bio and learn more about the municipality’s Poet Laureate program, visit halifax.ca/poet-laureates. Read the announcement, here: brnw.ch/21wZsW1.
To read Daniel’s bio and learn more about the municipality’s Poet Laureate program, visit halifax.ca/poet-laureates. Read the announcement, here: brnw.ch/21wZsW1.
Enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban has been lifted in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...
January 28, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban has been lifted in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...
Regional Council has directed staff to launch a pilot project to improve access to municipally operated and multi-district recreation facilities through a “One Membership” model. Details: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/re...
January 28, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Regional Council has directed staff to launch a pilot project to improve access to municipally operated and multi-district recreation facilities through a “One Membership” model. Details: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/re...
The Halifax Regional Municipality has begun the 2026/27 municipal budget process with the introduction of the 2026-2027 Capital Plan. Learn more: buff.ly/cigVn5F
January 28, 2026 at 3:21 PM
The Halifax Regional Municipality has begun the 2026/27 municipal budget process with the introduction of the 2026-2027 Capital Plan. Learn more: buff.ly/cigVn5F
The Emera Oval is one of Halifax’s most popular outdoor gathering spaces, offering free skating in winter and free wheeled fun in the warmer months. Located on the Halifax Common, it’s a place where community, recreation and fresh air come together year-round. Learn more: halifax.ca/emera-oval
January 28, 2026 at 2:56 PM
The Emera Oval is one of Halifax’s most popular outdoor gathering spaces, offering free skating in winter and free wheeled fun in the warmer months. Located on the Halifax Common, it’s a place where community, recreation and fresh air come together year-round. Learn more: halifax.ca/emera-oval
Regional Council received its first biannual update on the Windsor Street Exchange project, a major transportation and trade infrastructure investment designed to improve safety, reliability and connectivity for people, goods and transit in the region. Details: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/re...
January 28, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Regional Council received its first biannual update on the Windsor Street Exchange project, a major transportation and trade infrastructure investment designed to improve safety, reliability and connectivity for people, goods and transit in the region. Details: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/re...
Curbside solid waste collection could not be completed in some areas due to road conditions. If your waste is not collected by 6pm today, Tuesday, Jan. 27, bring it back in from the curb. Recovery for missed areas will occur on Feb. 10. Limits will be relaxed including allowance of two privacy bags.
January 27, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Curbside solid waste collection could not be completed in some areas due to road conditions. If your waste is not collected by 6pm today, Tuesday, Jan. 27, bring it back in from the curb. Recovery for missed areas will occur on Feb. 10. Limits will be relaxed including allowance of two privacy bags.
Did you know you can check when snow clearing should be completed on your street? Snow clearing timelines are based on street priority levels – from major arterials and emergency routes to residential and rural streets.
Learn more at: halifax.ca/service-updates
Learn more at: halifax.ca/service-updates
January 27, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Did you know you can check when snow clearing should be completed on your street? Snow clearing timelines are based on street priority levels – from major arterials and emergency routes to residential and rural streets.
Learn more at: halifax.ca/service-updates
Learn more at: halifax.ca/service-updates
Halifax Regional Council has approved 16 project-based grants totaling $100,000 through the Anti-Black Racism Grants Program, following a recommendation from the Grants Committee. Details: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/re...
January 27, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Halifax Regional Council has approved 16 project-based grants totaling $100,000 through the Anti-Black Racism Grants Program, following a recommendation from the Grants Committee. Details: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/re...
Construction of the Cogswell District project has been finalized on major transportation, servicing and public spaces across the project site. This includes the completion of Upper Water Street, the AAA bike network and installation of public art. Details: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/re...
January 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Construction of the Cogswell District project has been finalized on major transportation, servicing and public spaces across the project site. This includes the completion of Upper Water Street, the AAA bike network and installation of public art. Details: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/re...
Did you know you can check when snow clearing should be completed on your street? Snow clearing timelines are based on street priority levels – from major arterials and emergency routes to residential and rural streets. To learn more, check out this video or visit: halifax.ca/service-updates
Service updates
Snow clearing service updates, impact to municipal services, and parking ban information.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Did you know you can check when snow clearing should be completed on your street? Snow clearing timelines are based on street priority levels – from major arterials and emergency routes to residential and rural streets. To learn more, check out this video or visit: halifax.ca/service-updates