Halifax Regional Municipality

09/04/2026

Join us this Sunday, Sept. 6, at Sullivan’s Pond Park for a free performance by Isabelle Foster and The Mellotones!

Music starts at 2 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, settle in and enjoy live music as we soak up the last long weekend of summer.

Details: halifax.ca/DartmouthSunshineSeries

09/03/2026

The municipality is advising residents about program and service level adjustments for Labour Day on Monday, Sept. 7.

For details on waste collection, bus and ferry services, recreation programming, parking, 311 hours of operation, civic events and fire safety over the long weekend, visit: https://brnw.ch/21x5qbC

09/03/2026

Traffic delay: Massachusetts Avenue ramp, from the MacKay Bridge and Barrington Street toward Robie Street. Windsor Street Exchange project prep work will take place from 6 p.m. on Sept. 3 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 28. Access will be maintained with a lane width reduction in place.

Details: https://brnw.ch/21x5pU1

09/03/2026

On Tuesday, September 8 we will be holding a Halifax and West Community Council meeting. There will be a public hearing on:

1. 10.1.1 PLANAPP-2024-01098: Heritage Development Agreement for multiple properties on Robie, College and Carlton Streets, Halifax (the Promenade).

To speak in person, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8. To speak via Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 4. Agenda: https://brnw.ch/21x5pB9.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Transit Tip: Hold your backpack in front of you when riding the bus. This helps create more space in the aisle, makes it easier for others to get by and prevents accidental bumps when the bus is busy.

As students head back to class, let’s make space for everyone on board!

Find more tips and information at: halifax.ca/TransitCode

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09/02/2026

Prolonged heavy rainfall is expected Thursday night (Sept. 3) to Sunday. This could cause hazardous driving conditions and localized flooding. Use caution when travelling. If you can do so safely, please clear debris from storm drains or catch basins near your property to help reduce flooding.

Learn how to prepare for potential flooding at: https://brnw.ch/21x5op9.

09/02/2026

We're hosting two restoration events in September and October and we want you to get involved!

If you're curious about the science of water quality and biodiversity, please join us at First Lake Beach in Lower Sackville from September 16 - 19 and/or in Lake Echo from Oct 6 - 10 for a hands-on training experience in shoreline naturalization. Most events will run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., with some half-days.

Naturalization is so good for maintaining healthy shorelines, and that's because it restores the natural flow of water and the movement of sediment, preserves natural habitats and biodiversity along the shoreline and reduces the pollutants getting into our water bodies.

We'll be using Green Shores® practices to naturalize shorelines at First Lake and Lake Echo. These lakes and the communities that surround them will see long-term benefits from improved shade, reduced flood risk and enhanced biodiversity.

Find out how to participate at halifax.ca/livinglakeshores.

09/02/2026

The Halifax Regional Municipality is announcing that the Student Transit Pass Program will continue for the 2026/27 school year.

Eligible students in grades 7 through 12 will receive a free annual transit pass for the 2026/27 school year, providing unlimited travel on all Halifax Transit services, including bus, Access-A-Bus and ferry. Passes are valid from Sept. 1, 2026, to Aug. 31, 2027. Passes for students currently enrolled in the program will be extended until Sept. 11, 2026 to ensure uninterrupted access to transit while the new 2026/27 passes are distributed.

New this year, the Student Transit Pass will be delivered through Halifax Transit’s mobile fare payment app, HFXGO. Students at participating schools will receive instructions through their student email account on how to obtain a pass for the upcoming school year. Physical passes will be available upon request.

For the 2026/27 school year, the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is funding transit passes for students attending five Halifax schools where public transit is more practical than school buses. The Nova Scotia Department of Opportunities and Social Development is funding transit passes for Halifax youth ages 13 through 18 connected to Employment Support and Income Assistance - more than 1,700 students. The Halifax Regional Municipality is funding transit passes for all remaining grades 7 through 12 students, including homeschooled students and those attending private schools.

For more information about the Student Transit Pass Program, including eligibility and how to access a pass, visit: https://brnw.ch/21x5o4c

09/02/2026

Tomorrow is the first day of school for most children and youth in our region, and that means more school buses on our roads.

When a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, you must stop no matter which direction you’re travelling or what lane you're in. Passing a stopped school bus is illegal and puts children at risk.

Watch as Cst. Martin Cromwell from Halifax Regional Police explains the law and why it’s so important to stay alert around school buses. Let’s keep students safe as they travel to and from school.

Learn more about the municipality’s Road Safety Strategy at: halifax.ca/RoadSafety