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Unofficial Bluesky mirror of HRM's @hfxgov, @hfxplanning, @hfxtransit X accounts. Sibling account to @hrfe-incidents.bsky.social mirror Bot driven, not monitored! Call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca for municipal issues.

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

@hfxgov: @edchehade There are many ways to stay informed and connected to the municipality: other social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), website, RSS feeds, mass notification system (hfxALERT), 311, apps, our community engagement platform, etc. Learn more at:

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

@hfxgov: The Halifax Regional Municipality is excited to once again recognize KANA’TA: Canada Day on Tuesday, July 1, with Mawio’mi featuring cultural celebrations and ceremonies, local Indigenous artisans and free, family-oriented events for all ages to…

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

@hfxgov: A heat warning is in effect for today (June 24) & tomorrow, putting people (especially seniors, children and those with health conditions) and pets at risk of dehydration, sunburn, heat rash and overheating that can lead to heat exhaustion and h…

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Did you know? The Ragged Lake Transit Centre has the largest rooftop solar array in Nova Scotia. In its first year, it will generate 1.1 gigawatt hours of electricity, equivalent to 500 tonnes of CO2. Learn more: t.co/Q6lE7ts1zl

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

@hfxgov: Traffic delay: Sackville Drive, from Beaverbank Road to Millwood Drive. This work will take place on Wednesday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to facilitate road repairs. Details:

Traffic Delay – Sackville Drive

Location: Sackville Drive, from Beaverbank Road to Millwood Drive Date: Wednesday, June 25

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

@hfxgov: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to participate in Bedford Days 2025. Details: t.co/Se5aQSJBND

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

@hfxgov: Today (Jun. 24) at 10 a.m., reconvene at 6 p.m.: Halifax Regional Council, Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall. Read the agenda: t.co/9eyf2LawWw. Watch on YouTube: t.co/OASqpVHNwi.

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: RT @NS_DNR: Ostrea Lake wildfire is now under control. Size estimate is now 6 hectares based on walking perimeter and better visibility. 20…

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Stop Robie St After Jubilee Rd (8195) is closed from Monday, June 9, until Monday, June 30, 2025, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4, 7B, 8, and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St Before Bliss St (8194). More info: …

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: Traffic Delay: Bedford Highway, Flamingo Drive to Kearney Lake Road. This work will take place on Tuesday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details:

Traffic Delay – Bedford Highway

Date: Tuesday, June 24 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: It’s #MysteryMonday with #HfxArchives. Can you tell us where and what year this photo of the Highlanders marching band on parade was taken?

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: @M_Bellefontaine Yes, Ostrea Lake Road has been reopened to traffic.

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: This is a map of the re-entry zone.

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: (June 23, 12:20 p.m.) The evacuation order has been lifted for the Ostrea Lake fire. All residents from the area impacted by the fire can return to their homes starting at 12:30 p.m. Details: t.co/a1LQAJ7ZMR

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: Since the evacuation order has been lifted, the evacuation centre at the Eastern Shore Community Centre, 67 Park Road, Musquodoboit Harbour, will also be closed as of 12:30 p.m. Residents should be prepared in case the situation changes.

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: hfxALERT (June 23, 2025 at 12:17 p.m.): Evacuation Order Lifted. Based on a recommendation from DNR, the evacuation order has been lifted for the Ostrea Lake fire. All residents from the area impacted by the fire can return to their homes starti…

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Stop Hillsboro Dr before Barbara Dr (6935) will be closed, beginning Monday, June 23 until Friday, August 8, 2025, for bus stop accessibility upgrades. Passengers on Routes 68 and 168B are directed to Stop Hillsboro Dr After Auburn Dr (6932)…

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: Traffic delay: Stop-and-go traffic will be on place on Caldwell Road, between Birchill and DeYoung drives this afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Details:

Traffic Delay - Caldwell Road

Dates: Monday, June 23 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: RT @NS_DNR: Ostrea Lake wildfire still being held, still an estimated 30 hectares, no growth overnight. 20 DNR firefighters on scene, helic…

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Stop Oxford St Before Summit St (7422) will be closed on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. due to construction. Passengers on Route 1 are directed to Stop Oxford St Before North St (7418). More info: t.co/2ZO7oHthZC

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Routes 4, 10, 24, and 29 will be on detour, beginning Monday, June 23, until Friday, June 27, 2025, due to construction. 11 stops in the area will be impacted. More info: t.co/pM45KOhZgS

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Woodside Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to maintenance. Ferries will depart Woodside at xx:07 & xx:37. Ferries will depart Halifax at xx:22 & xx:52. Alderney Ferry service is not impacted at this time…

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Stop Hillsboro Dr before Barbara Dr (6935) will be closed, beginning Monday, June 23 until Friday, August 8, 2025, for bus stop accessibility upgrades. Passengers on Routes 68 and 168B are directed to Stop Hillsboro Dr After Auburn Dr (6932)…

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: This map shows the evacuation and re-entry zones.

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: RT @NS_DNR: Ostrea Lake wildfire is being held. 15 DNR firefighters on scene until dark, returning in the morning. With rain falling, helic…

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: (June 22, 7:30 p.m.) Residents from the following areas can return to their homes starting at 8 p.m.: •Ostrea Lake Road, from Civic # 320, northwards, up to Highway 7 •Birchwood Lane •Lailia Lane •Sunset Lane Details:

Partial re-entry to the area and evacuation centre opened in support of those impacted by the Ostrea Lake fire – June 22, 7:30 p.m.

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that based on a recommendation from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR), residents from the following areas can...

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: An evacuation order remains in place until further notice for Ostrea Lake Road from Civic #320 to the south as far as Civic #655, Reflection Lane and Heselton Drive. The Eastern Shore Community Centre at 67 Park Road, Musquodoboit Harbour will be open as an evacuation …

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: hfxALERT (Sun, June 22 at 7:28 p.m.): Partial Re-entry and Evacuation Centre. Based on a recommendation from DNR, residents from Ostrea Lake Road from Civic #320 northwards up to Highway 7, Birchwood Lane, Lailia Lane and Sunset Lane can return …

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxplanning: Sunday, June 22 | 5:15 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov for updates related to the wildfire response in the Ostrea Lake area of Musquodoboit Harbour.

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: RT @RCMPNS: Update 5 :15 p.m. : Hwy 7 is now open to traffic. Officers will remains on scene, in the event a road closure is required due t…

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Sunday, June 22 | 5:15 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov for updates related to the wildfire response in the Ostrea Lake area of Musquodoboit Harbour.

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: June 22, 5 p.m. - A comfort centre has been opened to assist residents impacted by the fire in the Ostrea Lake area located at the Eastern Shore Community Centre, 67 Park Road, Musquodoboit Harbour. Details: t.co/AjiZSDoboM

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@hfxgov: hfxALERT (Sun., June 22, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.): Comfort Centre Opening. HRFE, DNR and RCMP are on scene at Ostrea Lake responding to a forest fire. Residents on Ostrea Lake Road from the 600 block and adjoining roads to Hwy 7 have been evacuated un…

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

@hfxgov: RT @NS_DNR: DNR is fighting an out of control wildfire in Ostrea Lake Road area. Estimated at 35 hectares. We have 12 firefighters and a he…

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

@hfxgov: RT @RCMPNS: RCMP assisting DNR and HRFE in #OstriaLake who are responding to a forest fire. Officers are evacuating residents on Ostrea Lak…

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Routes 5, 6A/B/C, 53, 54, 55, and 62 will be on detour on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., due to a community event. 8 stops in the area will be impacted. More info: t.co/mNtScx9OzC

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

@hfxgov: Reminder: We’re gradually moving from X to Bluesky. -Starting July 2: Most updates posted to Bluesky. -Between July 2–14: X only used for major service impacts and emergencies. -July 14: We fully switch to Bluesky (t.co/A9AYyLY7qc). …

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Reminder: We’re gradually moving from X to Bluesky. -Starting July 2: Most updates posted to Bluesky. -Between July 2–14: X only used for major service impacts and emergencies. -July 14: We fully switch to Bluesky …

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Did you know? Our new electric buses have been rigorously tested through all types of maritime weather. They’ve logged over 190,000 kilometres on the roads of Halifax, that’s enough distance to go around the earth four times! Learn more: …

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

@hfxplanning: Reminder: We’re gradually moving from X to Bluesky. -Starting July 2: Most updates posted to Bluesky. -Between July 2–14: X only used for major service impacts and emergencies. -July 14: We fully switch to Bluesky …

Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Routes 5, 6A/B/C, 53, 54, 55, and 62 will be on detour on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., due to a community event. 8 stops in the area will be impacted. More info: t.co/mNtScx9OzC

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Routes 29 and 90 will be on detour on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. due to construction. 6 stops in the area will be impacted. Please note: this work is weather-dependent. More info: t.co/CG4LVLTGQ0

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Routes 29 and 90 will be on detour on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. due to construction. 6 stops in the area will be impacted. Please note: this work is weather-dependent. More info: t.co/CG4LVLTGQ0

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Routes 5, 6A/B/C, 53, 54, 55, and 62 will be on detour on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., due to a community event. 8 stops in the area will be impacted. More info: t.co/mNtScx9OzC

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

@hfxgov: Did you know? The Ragged Lake Transit Centre expansion is built to a net-zero standard and includes green features like air curtains to help maintain the temperature inside, auto-dimming LED lighting, and a green roof. Learn more: …

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

@hfxtransit: REMINDER: Stop Robie St After Jubilee Rd (8195) is closed from Monday, June 9, until Monday, June 30, 2025, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4, 7B, 8, and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St Before Bliss St (8194). More info: …

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Stop Hillsboro Dr before Barbara Dr (6935) will be closed, beginning Monday, June 23 until Friday, August 8, 2025, for bus stop accessibility upgrades. Passengers on Routes 68 and 168B are directed to Stop Hillsboro Dr After Auburn Dr (6932)…

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

@hfxgov: Intersection Closure: Cogswell Street and Upper Water Street, from Saturday, July 5 to Monday, July 7. This work is to re-grade and re-pave the intersection to align with the final design of Upper Water Street in support of the Cogswell District project. Details:

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Stop Oxford St Before Summit St (7422) will be closed on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. due to construction. Passengers on Route 1 are directed to Stop Oxford St Before North St (7418). More info: t.co/2ZO7oHthZC

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Halifax Regional Municipality mirror @hfxgov-mirror.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

@hfxtransit: Routes 29 and 90 will be on detour on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. due to construction. 6 stops in the area will be impacted. Please note: this work is weather-dependent. More info: t.co/CG4LVLTGQ0

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