PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Storm Update Monday, January 24, 2005 06:00 a.m.

Due to continuing blizzard conditions, HRM offices will be closed for today.

All Metro Transit bus service, including Access-A-Bus service, will continue to be suspended and not be put out on the road this morning, due to extremely poor visibility and road conditions as the result of high winds and blowing snow. The bus service will remain off the road until further notice.

The decision has been made after an assessment of road conditions and bus stops overnight and in consultation with HRM Public Works crews and Halifax Regional Police.

The Alderney and Woodside Ferry service will both operate, with the Woodside ferry running on its regular peak hour service and the Alderney service on a half hour basis.

For further updates, please check the HRM Website at www.halifax.ca.