News Releases 2013

• June 18, 2013 - Road Construction – Chebucto Road
• June 18, 2013 - Road Construction Herring Cove Road between Woodcrest Avenue and Park Moor Avenue
• June 17, 2013 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Purcells Cove Road delayed
• June 17, 2013 - Road Construction – Chain Lake Drive
• June 14, 2013 - Road Construction - Hines Road and Main Road, Shearwater
• June 14, 2013 - Road Construction – Hammonds Plains Road
• June 14, 2013 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Purcells Cove Road
• June 14, 2013 - Road Construction – North Street
• June 14, 2013 - Road Construction – Chebucto Road
• June 14, 2013 - Road Work - Asphalt Patching Bedford Highway from Highway 101 to Oakmount Drive
• June 14, 2013 - Fire department warns of safety inspector imposter
• June 13, 2013 - Lane narrows at intersection of Highway 111 and Pleasant Street
• June 13, 2013 - Street and lane closures due to street hockey tournament
• June 13, 2013 - Road Work - Asphalt patching on CN bridge deck on Belmont on the Arm
• June 13, 2013 - Jazz up your Sundays this summer with the Public Gardens concert series
• June 13, 2013 - Halifax celebrates Canada’s ‘Garden Day’ with design competition
• June 12, 2013 - Late night Alderney ferry service resumes June 17
• June 12, 2013 - Upcoming consultation sessions within African Nova Scotian communities
• June 12, 2013 - Natural Gas Pipeline Reinstatement – Pleasant Street
  
• June 11, 2013 - HRM's spring tree planting program takes root
• June 11, 2013 - Road Construction – Portland Street/Cole Harbour Road
• June 10, 2013 - Street asphalt patching –Quinpool Road
• June 10, 2013 - Road Construction - Bell Road
• June 7, 2013 -  Watermain work - Kearney Lake Road
• June 6, 2013 -  Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Upper Water Street and Purdys Lane
• June 6, 2013 -  Road Construction – Dutch Village Road
• June 5, 2013 -  Lane Closure Sackville Street
• June 5, 2013 - Public consultation on proposed changes to Regional Plan
• June 5, 2013 -  Give away weekend opportunity for spring cleaners and treasure hunters
• June 4, 2013 -  Nova Scotia gets its first Blue Flag certified beach:  Birch Cove Beach in Dartmouth is the latest beach to receive the certified eco-label
• June 3, 2013 -  Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Young Street and Monaghan Drive
• June 3, 2013 -  Road Construction - Willet Street
• June 3, 2013 -  Continuing Road Construction - Waverly Road
• May 31, 2013 - Halifax in the running for free main street makeover
• May 31, 2013 - Road Construction - North Street
• May 31, 2013 - Road Construction - Chebucto Road
• May 31, 2013 - Road Construction - Bell Road
• May 31, 2013 - Tunes at Noon summer concert series call for submissions
• May 31, 2013 - Road Construction - Prospect Road at Ragged Lake Blvd
• May 30, 2013 - Road Construction - Rocky Lake Drive
• May 30, 2013 - Mayors of Canada's biggest cities calling on government partners to address growing housing crisis
• May 30, 2013 - Free activities at HRM community recreation centres to celebrate Recreation Day, June 1
• May 30, 2013 - Road Construction - Fall River Road
• May 30, 2013 - Road Construction - Waverley Road
• May 30, 2013 - Road Construction - Bedford Highway
• May 30, 2013 - Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency to hold firefighter memorial service
• May 30, 2013 - Road Construction - Windmill Road
• May 30, 2013 - Road Construction - North Street
• May 29, 2013 - Enjoy Southwest Sunday Cycle and a roster of Bike Week events
• May 29, 2013 - Centennial Pool about to make big splash with major renovations
• May 28, 2013 - Continuing Road Construction - Chebucto Road
• May 28, 2013 - Transportation for today's Mooseheads Day event in Grand Parade
• May 27, 2013 - Continuing Road Construction - Bell Road
• May 27, 2013 - Waterline installation at Halifax Common
• May 27, 2013 - Road Construction - Chebucto Road
• May 27, 2013 - HRM and the Halifax Mooseheads invite residents to celebrate Mooseheads Day
• May 27, 2013 - Road Construction - Bell Road
• May 24, 2013 - Lane closures - Upper Water Street
• May 23, 2013 - HRM to broadcast Memorial Cup championship game in Grand Parade
• May 23, 2013 - How does your garden grow?  Tap into advice from the HRM experts at the Greenhouse Open House
• May 23, 2013 - Road Construction - Bell Road
• May 23, 2013 - Road Construction - Rocky Lake Drive
• May 22, 2013 - National Public Works Week events for May 23 cancelled
• May 21, 2013 - Do you dare take on the Velvet Touch challenge
• May 21, 2013 - Road Construction - Trunk 1 (Sackville Drive)
• May 21, 2013 - Road Construction - Dutch Village Road
• May 21, 2013 - Continuing Road Construction - Waverley Road
• May 21, 2013 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Agricola and Charles Street
• May 17, 2013 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Charles Street
• May 16, 2013 - Transit service during Bluenose Marathon events May 18-19
• May 16, 2013 - HRM celebrates National Public Works Week
• May 16, 2013 - HRM Customer Service Centre at Bayers Road closed this afternoon
• May 16, 2013 - Road Construction - Cogswell Street between Cogswell Interchange and Maynard Street
• May 16, 2013 - Victoria Day transit service
• May 15, 2013 - Victoria Day solid waste collection and processing services
• May 15, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site - May 15-26
• May 15, 2013 - Road Construction - Waverley Road
• May 15, 2013 - Road Construction - Bedford Highway
• May 14, 2013 - Free swimming lessons at all HRM beaches this summer
• May 14, 2013 - Road Construction - Intersection of Bell Road and Summer Street
• May 13, 2013 - Mayor and Council set to take a bike ride through downtown Halifax to promote Bike Week 2013
• May 10, 2013 - Road Construction - Bell Road
• May 10, 2013 - Road Construction - Sackville Drive (Trunk 1)
• May 9, 2013 - Memorial Tower at Sir Sandford Fleming Park closed for repairs
• May 8, 2013 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Bluewater Road
• May 8, 2013 - Road Construction - North Street
• May 8, 2013 - Continuing road construction - Chebucto Road
• May 6, 2013 - Continuing road construction - Dutch Village Road
• May 6, 2013 - Cheer on the Halifax Mooseheads from Grand Parade
• May 6, 2013 - Natural gas pipeline installation - Caledonia Road
• May 6, 2013 - Traffic lights out at the intersection of Barrington and Morris streets
• May 6, 2013 - Emergency Preparedness Week, May 5-11
• May 3, 2013 - Road Construction - Chebucto Road
• May 3, 2013 - Continuing Road Construction - Dutch Village Road
• May 2, 2013 - Street Closure – Hollis Street from Barrington Street on ramp to Duke Street
• May 2, 2013 - HRM educates residents as part of International Compost Awareness Week
• May 2, 2013 - Celebrating HRM youth at the Youth Week Showcase
• May 2, 2013 - Metro Transit extending Alderney ferry service on Friday, May 3
• April 30, 2013 - Regional Council unanimously approves 2013-14 budget, increases priority services
• April 30, 2013 - Halifax Regional Municipality tables a “no tax increase” budget for 2013-14
• April 30, 2013 - Road Construction – Dutch Village Road and Rufus Avenue
• April 29, 2013 - HRM to table 2013-14 operating and project budgets
• April 26, 2013 - Spring weight restrictions to be lifted
• April 25, 2013 - Fire chief issues apology to black firefighters
• April 24, 2013 - Development in black firefighters racism complaint
• April 23, 2013 - HRM's 2013-14 budget approval process
• April 22, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site - April 22-28
• April 22, 2013 - Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency recognizes its 700 volunteers
• April 19, 2013 - Upper Water Street will be reduced to one lane due to natural gas pipeline installation 
• April 19, 2013 - Gordon R. Snow Community Centre & Fire Station 45 to get LEED Silver certification
• April 19, 2013 - Bissett Trail official opening, Saturday, April 20
• April 19, 2013 - Street closure – Barrington Street between Duke Street and George Street
• April 19, 2013 - HRM’s Commuter Challenge Kick-Off
• April 18, 2013 - Solar City program official launch and ribbon-cutting ceremony
• April 17, 2013 - HRM launches 'Halifax Loves Boston' condolences
• April 17, 2013 - Metro Transit extending Alderney ferry service on Sunday, April 21
• April 12, 2013 - Dog owners visiting Point Pleasant Park reminded to pick up pet waste
• April 10, 2013 - HRM's annual street cleaning begins
• April 10, 2013 - Halifax Public Gardens to open April 15
• April 10, 2013 - Designated motorcycle parking in Chebucto Landing to be removed
• April 10, 2013 - HRM launches open data catalogue
• April 8, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site April 8-14
• April 1, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site April 1-7
• March 28, 2013 - Street closure - Barrington Street between Duke Street and George Street
• March 28, 2013 - Easter weekend transit service
• March 27, 2013 - New infrastructure funding to create jobs, growth and prosperity
• March 27, 2013 - Federal infrastructure event at Metro Transit's Bridge Terminal
• March 26, 2013 - Easter Solid Waste Collection Notice
• March 26, 2013 - Revised parking restrictions - Nova Centre site March 25-31
• March 25, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site March 25-31
• March 25, 2013 - Emera Oval celebrates another successful season
• March 22, 2013 - Waste collection postponed until tomorrow for Sheet Harbour and Middle Musquodoboit areas
• March 21, 2013 - HRM lifts enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban
• March 20, 2013 - HRM Recreation programs back on regular schedule
• March 19, 2013 - HRM will enforce overnight winter parking ban tonight
• March 18, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site March 18-24
• March 18, 2013 - HRM hosting public sessions as part of Active Transportation Plan review
• March 15, 2013 - Changes to parking restrictions at Nova Centre site
• March 14, 2013 - Street closure – Barrington Street between Duke Street and George Street
• March 12, 2013 - Bike Week 2013: Call for events and grant applications
• March 11, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site March 11-17
• March 8, 2013 - HRM’s annual spring weight restrictions
• March 7, 2013 - Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
• March 6, 2013 - Street closure – Barrington Street between Duke Street and George Street
• March 4, 2013 - Pedestrian safety campaign focuses on dangers of distraction
• March 4, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site March 4-10
• March 1, 2013 - HRM lifts enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban
• February 28, 2013 - HRM will enforce overnight winter parking ban tonight
• February 25, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site Feb.25-Mar.3
• February 22, 2013 - HRM event celebrates African Heritage Month
• February 21, 2013 - HRM citizens invited to help redesign North Park intersections
• February 20, 2013 - Lane closure – Barrington Street between Prince Street and George Street
• February 19, 2013 - HRM lifts enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban
• February 18, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site Feb. 18-24
• February 17, 2013 - HRM will enforce overnight winter parking ban tonight
• February 14, 2013 - HRM lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban
• February 12, 2013 - Woodside ferry will resume service this afternoon
• February 11, 2013 - Public consultation on permanent pavilion at Emera Oval
• February 11, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site Feb. 11-17
• February 10, 2013 - Metro Transit advises passengers to plan extra time for Monday morning commute
• February 10, 2013 - Woodside ferry service suspended tomorrow due to terminal building water damage
• February 10, 2013 - Crews will continue to clear streets throughout day and overnight; slow morning commute can be expected
• February 8, 2013 - Queen Street will be closed this weekend from Spring Garden Road to Clyde Street
• February 8, 2013 - Sullivan’s Pond geese to be cared for by Hope for Wildlife Society
• February 8, 2013 - HRM Recreation programs and services cancelled tomorrow
• February 8, 2013 - Metro Transit operations during upcoming snow storm
• February 8, 2013 - Pre-storm planning underway; HRM will enforce overnight winter parking ban until further notice
• February 7, 2013 - Queen Street will be closed this weekend from Spring Garden Road to Clyde Street
• February 5, 2013 - HRM lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban until further notice
• February 5, 2013 - Staff Changes in Mayor’s Office
• February 4, 2013 - HRM will continue to enforce overnight winter parking ban tonight
• February 4, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site Feb. 4-10
• February 3, 2013 - HRM will enforce overnight winter parking ban tonight
• January 31, 2013 - Temporary street closure due to fire on Boland Road
• January 29, 2013 - Icy conditions in tomorrow’s forecast; HRM asking motorists and pedestrians to be cautious
• January 29, 2013 - Regional Council meetings now live streamed on halifax.ca
• January 28, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site Jan.28 - Feb.3
• January 23, 2013 - HRM lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban
• January 23, 2013 - Morris House move and related street closures
• January 22, 2013 - Street closure – Barrington Street between Duke Street and George Street
• January 22, 2013 - HRM will enforce overnight winter parking ban tonight
• January 21, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site Jan. 21-27
• January 19, 2013 - HRM lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban
• January 18, 2013 - HRM will enforce overnight winter parking ban tonight
• January 17, 2013 - HRM lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban
• January 16, 2013 - Temporary street closure - Barrington Street, Sunday, January 20
• January 16, 2013 - HRM will enforce overnight winter parking ban tonight
• January 15, 2012 - Notice of blasting operations at Nova Centre site
• January 14, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site (Jan. 14-20)
• January 10, 2013 - Guardrail replacement on the Cogswell Interchange ramp #1
• January 9, 2013 - Camp teaches police, fire and paramedic skills to young women
• January 9, 2013 - Gray Arena reopening today at 3 p.m.
• January 7, 2013 - Gray Arena closed until January 9
• January 7, 2013 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site (Jan. 7-13)
• January 4, 2013 - Sullivan’s Pond goose now in care of Hope for Wildlife Society
• January 4, 2013 - HRM’s Community Grants Program now accepting applications
• January 3, 2013 - Emera Oval will not be open for 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. public skates today
• January 2, 2013 - Emera Oval will be temporarily closed to public skates tomorrow for required painting
• January 2, 2013 - Granville Street temporary closure Jan. 3 & 4
  

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