**** HRM Media Release
Storm impacts on municipal services | Monday, January 29 | 9:30 a.m.
The Halifax Regional Municipality is providing the following updates on municipal service impacts.
Municipal offices
All municipal offices, including in-person Customer Service Centres, are delaying opening until noon. An update on a further delay or closure will be provided by 11 a.m.
Employees who can work from home are being asked to do so.
All essential services, including 311, winter operations and Halifax Transit are maintaining operations.
Safety is the municipality’s top priority. Delaying opening will facilitate clearing efforts by crews and ensure a safer commute for our employees and residents.
Parks & Recreation
The Halifax Public Gardens are closed today.
Many municipal recreation facilities are delaying opening today. A decision will be made at 10 a.m. (with potential re-opening at 12 p.m.) regarding whether rentals, facilities and programming activities will continue as scheduled.
For the most up-to-date information, follow hfxrec on X or call your local recreation centre.
Solid Waste
Curbside collection has been cancelled today due to the forecasted winter storm. Recovery collection will occur on Saturday, Feb. 3.
For the most up-to-date information, visit our website or download the Halifax Recycles app.
Community Safety
The Halifax Ground Search and Rescue team are conducting wellness checks today to assess the safety of anyone who chooses not to leave an outdoor sheltering location.
For more information and the latest service updates, visit halifax.ca/snow
