**** HRM Media Release
UPDATED: PSA – Municipal service updates for winter storm
UPDATE: Beginning at noon, limited Halifax Transit ferry service will resume at a 30-minute frequency, with the first Alderney to Halifax departure at noon, and the first Woodside to Halifax departure at 12:07 p.m. Bus services won’t resume until at least 3 p.m. An update will be made this afternoon.
Due to the current weather and road conditions, many municipal recreation facilities have delayed openings. A decision will be made at 2 p.m. regarding the status of reopening. Please call your local recreation centre for further information.
Municipal offices will remain closed for the rest of the day, including in-person Customer Service Centres.
Public Service Announcement
Municipal service updates for winter storm
Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that winter conditions are present across the region, with reduced visibility and drifting snow. Snow clearing operations continue to be active in all areas, with a focus on priority routes. Residents are encouraged to remain off roads, if possible, to allow equipment to maneuver safely and efficiently.
The following are updates on municipal services:
Halifax Transit
Beginning at noon, limited Halifax Transit ferry service will resume at a 30-minute frequency, with the first Alderney to Halifax departure at noon, and the first Woodside to Halifax departure at 12:07 p.m. Bus services won’t resume until at least 3 p.m. An update will be made this afternoon.
Updates to service will also be posted to Halifax.ca/transit and @hfxtransit on Twitter.
Parks & Recreation
Due to the current weather and road conditions, many municipal recreation facilities have delayed openings. A decision will be made at 2 p.m. regarding the status of reopening. Please call your local recreation centre for further information.
The Halifax Public Gardens will remain closed on Monday, Feb. 8.
Solid Waste
Solid Waste curbside collection of garbage, organics and recyclables has been cancelled for Monday, Feb. 8. For residents who would typically have collection on this day, there will be an allowance for double the garbage limits next collection cycle on Monday, Feb. 22. Residents are asked to not place any materials curbside tomorrow.
The municipality would also like to advise the public and commercial solid waste haulers the following facilities will be closed on Monday:
- The materials recycling facility at 20 Horseshoe Lake Dr.
- The composting facilities at 80 Gloria McCluskey Ave. in Burnside and 61 Evergreen Place in Goodwood
Office Closure
Municipal offices will remain closed for the rest of the day, including in-person Customer Service Centres.
Parking Ban
The overnight parking ban will continue to be enforced between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
For more information and the latest service updates, visit halifax.ca/snow.
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Municipal service updates for winter storm
UPDATE: All municipal offices will be delaying opening until noon on Monday, Feb. 8.
Further, many recreation facilities will be closing today at 6 p.m. with a possible reopening at noon on Monday, Feb. 8. An announcement will be made by 10 a.m. regarding reopening, rentals and recreation programming. Please call your local recreation centre for further information.
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising that winter conditions are expected this evening into tomorrow, with significant snowfall and high winds. Crews are monitoring this weather system and are applying salt and brine to streets and sidewalks. A reminder that the overnight winter parking ban will be in effect from 1 to 6 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8 to facilitate snow clearing.
The following are updates on municipal services:
Halifax Transit
Halifax Transit will be ending all bus, Access-A-Bus and ferry service at 7 p.m. All trips in service prior to 7 p.m. will complete their route before ending. Service will not resume until at least 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8. An update will be made tomorrow morning regarding transit service resuming, depending on weather conditions.
Updates to service will also be posted to Halifax.ca/transit and @hfxtransit on Twitter.
Parks & Recreation
Due to the expected weather conditions, many recreation facilities, including the Emera Oval, may experience delays or closures tonight into Monday, Feb. 8. Please call your local recreation centre for further information.
The Halifax Public Gardens will remain closed on Monday, Feb. 8.
Solid Waste
Solid Waste curbside collection of garbage, organics and recyclables has been cancelled for Monday, Feb. 8. For residents who would typically have collection on this day, there will be an allowance for double the garbage limits next collection cycle on Monday, Feb. 22. Residents are asked to not place any materials curbside tomorrow.
The municipality would also like to advise the public and commercial solid waste haulers the following facilities will be closed on Monday:
- The materials recycling facility at 20 Horseshoe Lake Dr.
- The composting facilities at 80 Gloria McCluskey Ave. in Burnside and 61 Evergreen Place in Goodwood
For more information and the latest service updates, visit halifax.ca/snow
