September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
**** HRM Media Release September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Formerly Orange Shirt Day, it’s a day to recognize the on-going legacy and impacts of residential schools. It is a day for quiet reflection. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation In its commitment to reconciliation and ensuring that the tragic...
Municipality recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Mi’kmaq History Month and Treaty Day
***’ HRM Media Release Municipality recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Mi’kmaq History Month and Treaty Day The Halifax Regional Municipality invites residents to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Treaty Day and Mi’kmaq History Month. The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq...
The 40th annual NS Fallen Peace Officers’ Memorial is taking place Sunday, October 16
Via HRP – The 40th annual NS Fallen Peace Officers’ Memorial is taking place Sunday, October 16 at 1 p.m. Join in-person at Grand Parade, Halifax or virtually on Halifax Regional Police’s Facebook Page to honour peace officers who made the ultimate sacrifice...
In light of the anticipated impact of Hurricane Fiona on Nova Scotia, we have made the decision to postpone the Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics
Via Truck Convoy for Special Olympics In light of the anticipated impact of Hurricane Fiona on Nova Scotia, we have made the decision to postpone the Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia to Saturday, October 15. The safety of our drivers, volunteers, hosts, athletes, sponsors and all other stakeholders in the event...
UPDATE: The tree giveaway event scheduled for this Saturday, September 24 has been rescheduled
**** HRM Media Release UPDATE: The tree giveaway event scheduled for this Saturday, September 24 has been rescheduled in anticipation of inclement weather. The event will now take place on Saturday, October 8 in Cherry Brook. Public Service Announcement Municipality hosts tree giveaway event The Halifax Regional Municipality invites residents to participate in two upcoming tree...
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for the municipality’s 2022 Volunteer Conference
**** HRM Media Release Registration opens for the 2022 Volunteer Conference The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for the municipality’s 2022 Volunteer Conference. This year’s conference will take place on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dartmouth. The Volunteer Conference is...
CANCELLED: Halifax to host the largest open street event (post COVID) this Sunday!
**** DHBC Media Release CANCELLED: Halifax to host the largest open street event (post COVID) this Sunday! This Sunday’s planned 4-hour event, HALIFAX: Open Street Sundays (formally known as Switch Halifax), has been cancelled due to an inclement weather forecast. An organizing committee, that consists of OSO planning + design, Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC), Spring Garden Area Business Association (SGABA), the North End Business Association...
Traffic Delays – Terry Fox Run in Lake Echo
**** HRM Media Release Traffic Delays – Terry Fox Run in Lake Echo Location: Lake Echo, between Highway 7, Bluerock Road and Ponderosa Drive Date: Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Details: Traffic delays will be in place to facilitate the Terry Fox Run in Lake Echo. Traffic impact: Traffic...
Traffic Delays – Races in Eastern Passage
**** HRM Media Release Traffic Delays – Races in Eastern Passage Location: Shore Road Date: Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Details: Traffic delays will be in place to facilitate the Maritime Race Weekend. Traffic impact: Traffic delays are expected as the run travels through the community. The run will begin...
Halifax to host the largest open street event (post COVID) this Sunday!
**** DHBC Release Halifax to host the largest open street event (post COVID) this Sunday! This Sunday, the Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC), the Spring Garden Area Business Association (SGABA), and the North End Business Association (NEBA), are partnering to bring you HALIFAX: Open Street Sundays. The 4-hour event, formerly known as SWITCH Halifax, will happen Sunday, September 18 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. and will be the first major open street event in Halifax (since COVID-19.)...