Traffic delay: Cowie Hill Road, between Dunbrack Street and Darjeeling Drive. This road repair work will take place on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop-and-go traffic will be in place. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

Update: This work will continue on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Halifax Regional Municipality@hfxgov.bsky.social · 5d ago

Traffic delay: Glendale Drive, from Riverside Drive to Pinehill Drive on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to facilitate road repairs. Details: buff.ly/az45P4B

Have feedback about your bus ride? Whether it’s a concern, question or compliment, having your bus number handy helps 311 get the right info to the right team. In this Transit Tip video, Reuben shows you where to find your bus number…and it may not be where you think! halifax.ca/TransitCode

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for mainland Nova Scotia beginning today, Wednesday, Aug. 5, and continuing through Friday, with hot conditions possibly lasting into the weekend.

Update: This work will continue on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Halifax Regional Municipality@hfxgov.bsky.social · 6d ago

Traffic Delay: Flamingo Drive, from Canary Crescent to Knightsridge Drive, Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to facilitate road repairs. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

The Halifax Regional Municipality is asking for feedback on proposed changes to planning policies and land use by-laws that would help enable and regulate large-scale solar farms across the region. Details: buff.ly/fAeeYsj

As Acadian Heritage Month begins, we look ahead to National Acadian Day on Aug. 15 by celebrating the rich history, culture, and contributions of Acadian communities. Learn more about local events: buff.ly/v13lkAR

On Wednesday, Aug. 12 we will be holding a Halifax and West Community Council meeting. There will be a public hearing. To speak in person, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 12. To speak via Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 11. Agenda: buff.ly/SYeOfDC

CARE is now available across the Halifax peninsula. Residents in Dartmouth, Cole Harbour, Woodlawn and the Halifax peninsula can access this 24/7, community-based mobile response service for non-emergency mental health, substance use and well-being crises by calling 211. Learn more: buff.ly/QnEUAxh

Traffic delay: Intersection of Spring Avenue and Portland Street on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is to facilitate traffic control setup. Stop-and-go traffic and an altered centreline will be in place. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

Want to be a Micromobility MVP? Ride e-bikes and e-scooters where you’re supposed to (never on a sidewalk), wear a helmet and park responsibly. Learn more at: halifax.ca/SharedMicromobility

Happy Natal Day! For this festive #MysteryMonday, can you guess the year this photo of Dartmouth "in a Natal Day mood" was taken?

Halifax Transit is pleased to offer free Alderney Ferry service on Saturday, Aug. 1. Passengers are encouraged to make a donation to Parker Street Food Bank in lieu of fares. Alderney Ferry service will operate on a 15-minute schedule on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Update: This work will continue on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Halifax Regional Municipality@hfxgov.bsky.social · 6d ago

Traffic delay: Cow Bay Road, from civic 556 to civic 615, on Friday, July 31. This road repair work will take place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop-and-go traffic will be set up at different points throughout the day. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

Traffic delay: Glendale Drive, from Riverside Drive to Pinehill Drive on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to facilitate road repairs. Details: buff.ly/az45P4B

Traffic delay: Kearney Lake Road from Dunbrack Street to Bedford Highway from Monday, Aug. 3 to Friday, Aug. 7. This overnight road repair work will take place from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. An altered centreline will be in place. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

Traffic Delay: Duke Street, between Damascus Road and Rocky Lake Drive. This road repair work will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Aug. 7. An altered centreline will be in place while work is underway. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

Update: This work will continue from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Aug. 7.

Halifax Regional Municipality@hfxgov.bsky.social · 4w ago

Traffic delay: Rocky Lake Drive from civic 436 to Duke Street. This road repair work will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17. Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

Traffic Delay: Hammonds Plains Road, between Kingswood Drive and Gary Martin Drive, Monday, Aug. 3 until Friday, Aug. 7, from 7 p.m. on Monday until 6 a.m. on Friday (overnight work). This is for the installation of underground infrastructure. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

Traffic Delay: Flamingo Drive, from Canary Crescent to Knightsridge Drive, Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to facilitate road repairs. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

The HalifACT community update gives a snapshot of the municipality's efforts to implement our climate plan. Committing to climate action means preparing for climate impacts while enhancing resiliency through green energy. Read the latest issue at www.halifact.ca/pages/community-update

Traffic delays, street closures and parking restrictions are expected in Dartmouth on Monday, Aug. 3 for the Dartmouth Natal Day Road Race and the Pepsi Natal Day Parade. Drivers are asked to allow extra travel time and use alternate routes where possible. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

UPDATE: The technical issues affecting emails sent to 311 have been resolved.

Halifax Regional Municipality@hfxgov.bsky.social · 7d ago

Please note that, due to technical issues, 311 is currently unable to receive or respond to emails sent to contactus@311.halifax.ca. For municipal information and services, please contact 311 by phone. We will provide an update once the issue has been resolved.

We're advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the upcoming Natal Day long weekend from Saturday, Aug. 1 to Monday, Aug. 3. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...

Traffic delay: Cow Bay Road, from civic 556 to civic 615, on Friday, July 31. This road repair work will take place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop-and-go traffic will be set up at different points throughout the day. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

#TBT to this 1974 Summer Safety PSA produced by the City of Halifax Engineering & Works Department. With school out for the summer, the message reminded drivers to watch for children playing near roads and streets. Recognize any of the children’s voices? #ArchivesAudio #HfxArchives

Park closure: Fish Hatchery Park from Tuesday, Aug. 4 to approximately Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weekdays only). This is to facilitate slope stabilization and reinstatement work. The park walkway and the Shore Drive parking area will be closed during working hours. Details: buff.ly/WST1BD5

Think only large dogs need training? In this video, Lori from Animal Control and Philip from Parks & Recreation share why training is important for every dog, regardless of their size, breed or personality. Learn more at: halifax.ca/Dog-Ownership

Update: Landscaping work for this project is expected to be completed in early August.

Halifax Regional Municipality@hfxgov.bsky.social · 2mo ago

There are upcoming traffic delays on Barrington St, between North and Nora Bernard streets. This is required to facilitate road maintenance and infrastructure work, which will begin the week of June 8 and are anticipated to be completed by late July. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up...

Update: Crews will no longer be working at this location on Thursday, July 30.

Halifax Regional Municipality@hfxgov.bsky.social · last wk.

Traffic delay: Glendale Drive from Beaver Bank Road to Pinehill Drive on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31. This is to facilitate road repairs. Stop-and-go traffic will be in place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...