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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Traffic delay: Intersection of Windsor and North streets on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to facilitate road repair work. There will be stop-and-go traffic in place. Details: buff.ly/h4FWfem

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Traffic delay: Dunbrack Street, between Lacewood Drive and Langbrae Drive on Monday, Oct. 12 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is to facilitate road repair work. A lane drop will be in place while this work is underway. Details: buff.ly/0qtz8o0

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Halifax Transit @hfxtransit.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Halifax Transit buses and Alderney ferry service will be operating on holiday schedules on Monday, Oct. 12. Woodside ferry service will not be operating. For detailed holiday schedules, visit: halifax.ca/transit-sche...

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Road closure: Windmill Road between Wyse Road and Lyle Street (eastbound) from Monday, Oct. 12 to Monday, Oct. 19, 24/7. This work is to install utility connections related to a nearby development. Details: buff.ly/t06MwXo

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Traffic delay: Caldwell Road, between Briarwood Drive and Boyne Court. This utility pole replacement work will take place Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop-and-go traffic will be in place. More details: buff.ly/Ad0HcZo

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Traffic delay: Robie Street between University Avenue and Coburg Road from Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Thursday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to facilitate natural gas service installation. Two-way traffic will be maintained. More details: buff.ly/IwAkUQp

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The last day of the summer/fall season for the Emera Oval is Sunday, Oct. 11. The municipality looks forward to welcoming residents back to the Emera Oval this winter, when the surface will be open for ice skating. Learn more at halifax.ca/EmeraOval

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Update: This work will continue on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Traffic delay: Bayne Street, between Mackintosh Street and Bedford Highway. This construction work for the new overpass as part of the Windsor Street Exchange project will take place from 7 a.m. on Oct. 13 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 15. Stop-and-go traffic will be in place. More details: buff.ly/enGmk0S

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Halifax Transit @hfxtransit.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A big thank you to everyone who made our Transit Code Accessibility campaign possible, especially Christine, Robbie, Tristan, Milena and Joy, and Prescott Group. Everyone deserves to travel safely, comfortably and with dignity. Learn more: halifax.ca/Transit-Accessibility #AccessibleJourneysMatter

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

(2/2) While this work is underway, outbound vehicles will follow a signed detour that mirrors the current inbound detour route via Windsor Street, North Street, Chebucto Road and Connaught Avenue. Bayers Road will be open to local traffic on either side of the closure. See map for details.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

(1/2) Road closure: Intersection of Bayers Road and Oxford Street. From Oct. 14 to approximately Nov. 11, this intersection will be closed to all traffic while an upgraded water transmission main is installed as part of the Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor project. More details: buff.ly/suU5xYm

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for Thanksgiving Day on Monday, Oct. 12. Details: buff.ly/wyPtK4a

Announcement about municipal service changes: calendar icon above the headline "Municipal service level adjustments" with the word "HALIFAX" on a dark blue background, signaling updates to local services and schedules.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Traffic delay: Intersection of Joseph Zatzman and Simmonds drives from Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Thursday, Oct. 15. The work is needed for road repairs to support construction at 180 Joseph Zatzman Drive. Part of Simmonds Drive will be closed. More details: buff.ly/2XxvWHx

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Did you know hurricane season runs from June through November in our Region? Be prepared and subscribe to hfxALERT before a storm arrives by visiting buff.ly/ngxsIle

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Update: This work will continue on Thursday, Oct. 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Halifax Transit @hfxtransit.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Meet Robbie. He has a disability and uses Halifax Transit’s Access-A-Bus service to get to his job as a mail room clerk. His story is one of several we’ll be sharing over the coming weeks as we highlight transit accessibility services and the people who use them. halifax.ca/Transit-Acce...

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

There will be a public hearing on: 1. 10.1.1 PLANAPP 2025-01719: Amending Development Agreement for 870 and 874/876 Herring Cove Road, Herring Cove.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

On Tuesday, October 13 we will be holding a Halifax and West Community Council meeting. There will be a public hearing (details in thread). To speak in person, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 13. To speak via Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. Agenda: buff.ly/P9L6D0i.

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

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Halifax Transit has launched its Transit Code Accessibility campaign as part of its ongoing work to support the Transit Code, a guide to passenger conduct and policies that promotes a safe, courteous and respectful transit environment. Learn more: buff.ly/BqKGNYb

A young man in a wheelchair is on the Access-A-Bus lift with a bus operator, an older man in a transit uniform. Both men are smiling.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This photo is of Barrington Street looking south towards Spring Garden Road, taken in 1936. The Archives has learned that the photographer was Arthur Edwards. Find more photos by Edwards in the Archives database: archive.halifax.ca/archive/fina...

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry (VVPR) helps emergency responders identify and assist residents with mobility challenges, medical conditions or disabilities during a crisis. Be prepared this hurricane season – if you or a loved one would benefit from the VVPR, learn more at halifax.ca/VVPR

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Traffic delay: Barrington Street between North and Nora Bernard streets on Thursday, Oct. 8 and Friday, Oct. 9. This road repair work will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lane drops will be in place. More details: buff.ly/NHZl6PV

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Update: This work will continue on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Halifax Transit @hfxtransit.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

All aboard! Halifax Transit is now on Instagram. Follow us for rider tips, service updates, behind-the-scenes content and more: www.instagram.com/hfxtransitof...

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Traffic delay: Dutch Village Road, between Supreme Court and the southern intersection of Joseph Howe Drive and Dutch Village Road. Work will take place Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Friday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. There will be rolling sections of stop-and-go traffic. Details: buff.ly/d5y4iTO

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This photo is one of a series taken along Dartmouth's Portland Street, likely in 1967. It shows 140 Portland St., home to Eastern Canada Savings and Loan Company. See the rest of the series in the Archives database: archive.halifax.ca/archive/fina...

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Traffic Delay: Dunbrack Street, between Lacewood Drive and Main Avenue, Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to facilitate road repairs. Details: buff.ly/NbEYes3

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Halifax Municipal Archives is hosting a series of “Ask an Archivist” events this fall. Archivists will be available to answer questions and help residents find municipal records, donate materials and locate genealogical sources. Details: buff.ly/D1waES7

Poster announcing "Ask an Archivist" pop-up at Halifax Central Library, Nov 7, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., set over a sepia 19th-century storefront with arched windows and a "Piano Forte Manufactory" sign, with Halifax Municipal Archives branding.

Promotional poster for Halifax Municipal Archives' "Ask an Archivist" pop-up event — November 9, 1:30–3 p.m., J.D. Shatford Library — over a sepia photograph of a Victorian-era house.

Poster announcing "Ask an Archivist pop up event" — November 21, 1–4 p.m., Woodlawn Library, Halifax Municipal Archives branding, set over a black-and-white aerial photo of a sprawling suburban neighbourhood.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Traffic delay: Alma Crescent, from Monday, Oct. 5 to Tuesday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The northbound lane will be closed. This work is in support of construction of a nearby development. Details: buff.ly/iZtjSpW

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The municipality is advising residents that construction of a new emergency egress road connecting Westwood Hills to Highway 103 will begin in early October. Once complete, the gated egress road will support emergency response and community evacuation when needed. More details: buff.ly/EQBAQ1v

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking feedback from residents of Upper Hammonds Plains and Upper Tantallon on potential connector road(s) to improve community access and emergency egress.  Details: buff.ly/KtGMVlv

Map showing proposed community connector roads linking Westwood Hills to Upper Hammonds Plains and Highland Park North, plus an emergency-only route from Westwood Hills to Highway 103.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Can you guess the year and location of this photo? It's part of a recently acquired collection of photos taken between the 1920s-1950s by photographer Albert Edwards. We love all the details! #MysteryMonday #HfxArchives

A sepia-toned photo of a street lined with vehicles and a street car passing by.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Road closure: Dingle Road, from Purcells Cove Road to Dingle Park. This work will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Friday, Oct. 9, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is to facilitate road repair work. Details: buff.ly/lm0Oy8t

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Update: This work will continue Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Update: This work will continue on Monday, Oct. 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Update: Bus stops 8853 and 8659 will be closed from Wednesday, Oct. 7 until Friday, Oct. 16 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. while work is underway.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Traffic Delay: Commodore Drive, between Countryview and Finlay drives, Monday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., stop-and-go traffic will be in place to accommodate road repairs. Details: buff.ly/lfjgKdh

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that applications have opened for Neighbourhood Placemaking. The application period will remain open until Sunday, Nov. 8. Details: buff.ly/g8VW6g1

Aerial view of community members creating a large colourful mural in an intersection with caption "Neighbourhood Placemaking Program and Placemaking Art Stream."

Community members of all ages participate in a neighbourhood placemaking activity on a residential street with caption, "Neighbourhood Placemaking Program and Placemaking Create Stream."

Community members gather around native plants and educational displays at a neighbourhood environmental placemaking event and caption "Neighbourhood Placemaking Program and Environmental Placemaking Program."

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 4 to 10. This year’s theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety – Safe Charging is a Superpower,” focusing on everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. Details: buff.ly/yrQKbqe

Lithium-ion battery safety: three friendly cartoon batteries promote "Buy smart," "Charge safe," and "Recycle right" for Fire Prevention Week (Oct 4–10), with the Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency badge at the top.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Traffic delay: Cobequid Road, between Sackville Drive and Legacy Court. Utility work will take place Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Two-way traffic will be maintained with an altered centreline. Details: buff.ly/kTiZRvQ

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Traffic delay: Cow Bay Road, from civic 635 Cow Bay to Dyke roads. This work will take place on Friday Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to facilitate road repairs. Details: buff.ly/ymMkyIP

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to attend the Accessibility Advisory Committee Town Hall on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. For more information and to register for virtual participation: buff.ly/ukWkoky

Promotional graphic for the Accessibility Advisory Committee Annual Town Hall, Oct. 8, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library, over a blurred background of people applauding.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Traffic Delay: Intersection of Spring Avenue and Portland Street, Friday, Oct. 2 to Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m each day. Stop-and-go traffic and an altered centreline will be in place. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Traffic delay: Commodore Drive between Countryview and Finlay drives from Thursday, Oct. 1 to Friday, Oct. 16, including weekends. This road repair work will take place overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Stop-and-go traffic will be in place. More details: buff.ly/zIUZfY3

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Traffic delay: Intersection of Windsor and North streets. This road repair work will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop-and-go traffic will be in place. More details: buff.ly/vMmnl2g

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Halifax Regional Municipality is now accepting applications for the Anti-Black Racism (ABR) Grants Program. To learn more about the program, eligibility criteria and how to apply: buff.ly/o0hsBps

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Road closure: 1210 Cole Harbour Road from Oct. 1, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027, 24/7. There will be stop-and-go traffic to facilitate the set up of the road closure. The westbound travel lane will be closed. The south sidewalk will be closed. Details: buff.ly/RxAkfeB

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

An announcement from Public Safety Canada: The Government of Canada is helping prevent gun and gang violence in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with up to $1.98 million for prevention programs. Details: www.canada.ca/en/public-sa...

Illustration of a park with a young man on a bike and young women on a bench. Text reads: “Addressing gun and gang violence to help build safer communities”.

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Traffic delay: Chain Lake Drive from Lovett Lake Court to Chain of Lakes Trail on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is to facilitate road repairs. Details: buff.ly/eZzIAtJ

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