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News Releases 2012

• December 31, 2012 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site
• December 31, 2012 - HRM lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban
• December 30, 2012 - Snow operations continue, overnight parking ban being enforced
• December 30, 2012 - Cancellation: Recreation programs and services cancelled until 12 noon.
• December 29, 2012 - Overnight parking ban will be enforced 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30
• December 28, 2012 - Sidewalk snow and ice removal in former City of Halifax is a property owner responsibility
• December 27, 2012 - Metro Transit's free designated driver service on New Year's Eve
• December 27, 2012 - Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Grand Parade
• December 24, 2012 - Emera Oval to host a family event on New Year's Eve
• December 24, 2012 - No parking restrictions over holidays at Nova Centre site
• December 24, 2012 - Emera Oval to officially open on Christmas Day for 2012/13 skating season
• December 24, 2012 - Downtown Halifax temporary street closures Dec. 27-30
• December 21, 2012 - Halifax Public Gardens closed over holidays
• December 20, 2012 - Get on board transit this holiday season
• December 20, 2012 - Holiday solid waste collection and processing services
• December 20, 2012 - HRM lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban
• December 19, 2012 - HRM will enforce overnight winter parking ban overnight tonight
• December 18, 2012 - Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site
• December 14, 2012 - Temporary street closure – Queen Street
• December 13, 2012 - Road construction - Trunk #7 at Intersection of Lake Major Road
• December 12, 2012 - Road Construction – Cole Harbour Road
• December 11, 2012 - Bloomfield redevelopment project awarded to Nova Scotia Housing Development Corporation
• December 11, 2012 - Council approves Solar City pilot program
• December 11, 2012 - HRM parking ban takes effect December 15 to March 31
• December 11, 2012 - Road Construction – Bedford Highway and Cole Harbour Road
• December 10, 2012 - Road Construction – Bedford Highway
• December 10, 2012 - Parking restrictions – Nova Centre site for the week of December 10
• December 10, 2012 - Rural Route/City Route community art project
• December 7, 2012 - Road Construction – Cole Harbour Road and Old Sackville Road
• December 7, 2012 - Third candle of the Menorah to be lit in Grand Parade to celebrate Hanukkah
• December 6, 2012 - Road Construction - St. Margarets Bay Road
• December 4, 2012 - 95th anniversary of Halifax Explosion to be commemorated on December 6
• December 3, 2012 - Parking restrictions – Nova Centre site for the week of December 3
• November 30, 2012 - Deadline for HRM Volunteer Awards nominations fast approaching
• November 30, 2012 - Dartmouth Christmas tree lighting event tomorrow at Sullivan's Pond
• November 28, 2012 - Operations underway with snow in forecast; motorists urged to be cautious
• November 28, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Dunbrack Street
• November 24, 2012 - New Beaver Bank Kinsac community centre grand opening
• November 23, 2012 - Street closure, Grafton Street between Prince and Sackville
• November 23, 2012 - Lower Water Street re-opened to all traffic
• November 23, 2012 - Metro Transit extends free service on Tuesdays for seniors
• November 22, 2012 - Nova Centre site parking restrictions
• November 22, 2012 - Join The Backyardigans at the HRM Christmas Tree Lighting
• November 22, 2012 - Traffic advisory - temporary closure of Lower Water from Prince to George streets
• November 21, 2012 - Road Construction – Main Street (Trunk 7)
• November 20, 2012 - Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre Grand Opening
• November 20, 2012 - Council upholds HRMByDesign Downtown Plan, no first reading of proposed Skye Halifax amendments
• November 20, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction – Herring Cove Road
• November 19, 2012 - HRM crews set for snow season
• November 16, 2012 - HRM to hold information session on winter operations 
• November 16, 2012 - Road construction notices - Herring Cove Road and Albro Lake Road
• November 16, 2012 - Changes to taxi and limousine regulations go into effect Saturday, Nov. 17
• November 16, 2012 - HRM seeks volunteers
• November 14, 2012 - Dial 311 for municipal government information and services
• November 14, 2012 - Limited winter opening for Public Gardens
• November 13, 2012 - Birmingham Street block reverts to two-way traffic
• November 13, 2012 - Councillor Reg Rankin voted Deputy Mayor
• November 9, 2012 - Historic Irishtown signage to be unveiled
• November 9, 2012 - Road Construction - Bayers Road and Victoria Road
• November 9, 2012 - Ice rental availability now online for HRM operated arenas
• November 9, 2012 - HRM begins annual leaf clean-up program
• November 9, 2012 - Traffic Advisory - Windmill Road
• November 9, 2012 - Road Construction - Robie Street
• November 7, 2012 - Remembrance Day Solid Waste Collection Notice
• November 6, 2012 - HRM’s new mayor and regional council officially sworn in
• November 5, 2012 - Canadian Tire to sponsor Emera Oval and HRM recreation programming
• November 5, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction – Herring Cove Road
• November 5, 2012 - Road Construction - Sackville Drive
• November 2, 2012 - Road Construction – Intersection of Victoria Rd and Albro Lake Road
• November 2, 2012 - Lane Closure - Duke Street
• November 2, 2012 - Halifax Regional Municipality Holds Swearing In Ceremony for Mayor and Council
• November 2, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Windmill Road
• November 2, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Lacewood Drive
• November 1, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Inglis Street
• November 1, 2012 - Road Construction – Sackville Drive
• November 1, 2012 - Change your clocks, change your batteries
• October 31, 2012 - Centennial Pool to reopen tomorrow
• October 31, 2012 - Help keep catch basins clear of leaves to limit flooding
• October 30, 2012 - No appeal of St. Patrick’s Alexandra site ruling, Council repeals disposal practice
• October 30, 2012 - Centennial Pool to reopen in a few days
• October 30, 2012 - Centennial Pool Closed
• October 29, 2012 - Road Construction - St. Margarets Bay Road at Northwest Arm Drive
• October 26, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Windmill Road
• October 25, 2012 - Road Construction - Herring Cove Road
• October 24, 2012 - Street asphalt patching – Joseph Howe Drive
• October 23, 2012 - Road Construction – Hammonds Plains Road
• October 23, 2012 - Road Construction - Barrington Street
• October 23, 2012 - Road Construction – Parkland Drive
• October 23, 2012 - Road Construction – Herring Cove Road
• October 23, 2012 - Official Election Results Released
• October 23, 2012 - Road Construction – Bedford Highway
• October 23, 2012 - Road Construction – Rocky Lake Drive
• October 22, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Barrington Street
• October 21, 2012 - 2012 Municipal and School Board Elections - Election Results
• October 19, 2012 - Waverley Bridge Now Open
• October 19, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Bayers Road
• October 18, 2012 - Road Construction - Old Sambro Road
• October 18, 2012 - Road Construction - Agricola Street
• October 18, 2012 - Street asphalt patching – Kearney Lake Road
• October 17, 2012 - Road Construction – Bedford Highway
• October 17, 2012 - Road Construction – Joseph Howe Drive
• October 17, 2012 - Road Construction – Windmill Road
• October 16, 2012 - Road Construction - Lake Thomas Drive
• October 16, 2012 - Waverley Bridge Closure – Rocky Lake Drive
• October 16, 2012 - Road Construction – Main Road
• October 16, 2012 - Halifax Central Library Acitvity - tree removal scheduled
• October 15, 2012 - Road Construction - Hammonds Plains Road
• October 15, 2012 - Road Construction - Windmill Road
• October 15, 2012 - Landscaping work begins at Emera Oval
• October 12, 2012 - Next phase of Cogswell Interchange redevelopment planning to get underway
• October 12, 2012 - Road Construction – Windmill Road
• October 12, 2012 - Road Construction – Robie Street
• October 12, 2012 - Road Construction – Joseph Howe Drive
• October 12, 2012 - Road Construction – Intersection of Wyse Road and Thistle Street
• October 12, 2012 - Dog owners advised of identified canine distemper cases
• October 12, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Gottingen Street
• October 11, 2012 - Road Construction - Cobequid Road
• October 11, 2012 - Road Construction - Forest Hills Parkway
• October 11, 2012 - Natural gas pipeline trench reinstatement – Armdale Roundabout and Herring Cove Road
• October 10, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Portland Street
• October 10, 2012 - Road Construction – Bedford Highway
• October 10, 2012 - Halifax Public Gardens hours of operation for Nocturne: Art at Night, October 13
• October 10, 2012 - Road Construction – Forest Hills Parkway
• October 10, 2012 - Update to Paper Mill Lake Dam Repairs
• October 9, 2012 - Road Construction - Lacewood Drive
• October 9, 2012 - Road Construction - Main Avenue at Willett Street
• October 5, 2012 - Road Construction – Windmill Road
• October 5, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction – Hammonds Plains Road
• October 5, 2012 - Road Construction – Armdale Roundabout and Herring Cove Road
• October 5, 2012 - Road Construction – Bedford Highway and Rocky Lake Drive
• October 4, 2012 - Fire Prevention Week – Protect your family
• October 3, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction – Wyse Road and Hammonds Plains Road
• October 3, 2012 - Thanksgiving Day Transit Service
• October 3, 2012 - Notice of Official Candidates for Councillor District 4 Cole Harbour – Westphal
• October 3, 2012 - Thanksgiving Day Collection Notice
• October 2, 2012 - Road Construction – Hammonds Plains Road
• October 2, 2012 - Road Construction – Intersection of Wyse Road and Thistle Street
• October 2, 2012 - Road Construction – Oxford Street
• October 2, 2012 - Road Construction – Bissett Road 
• October 2, 2012 - Traffic signals flashing at Hollis and Prince streets
• October 2, 2012 - Street asphalt patching – Appian Way and First Lake Drive
• October 1, 2012 - Elevator operational at new Bridge Terminal
• October 1, 2012 - Road Construction – Waverley Road
• October 1, 2012 - Traffic signals flashing at Hollis and Prince streets
• October 1, 2012 - Road Construction – Sackville Drive
• October 1, 2012 - City Hall main entrance re-opened as restoration project proceeds
• September 30, 2012 - Buses roll Monday morning from Metro Transit's new Bridge Terminal
• September 28, 2012 - Guide rail replacement – ramp from Lady Hammond Road to the Mackay Bridge approach
• September 28, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction – Stop and Go Traffic on Cobequid Road
• September 28, 2012 - Road Construction – Hammonds Plains Road and Sackville Drive 
• September 28, 2012 - New Metro Transit Bridge Terminal to open Monday
• September 27, 2012 - Road Construction – Cole Harbour Road
• September 27, 2012 - New traffic signals operational at Wyse Road and Thistle Street
• September 27, 2012 - Road Construction - Cobequid Road
• September 27, 2012 - Road Construction - Bedford Highway at Moirs Mill Road
• September 27, 2012 - Natural gas pipeline installation – Purcells Cove Road
• September 27, 2012 - Natural gas pipeline installation – Armdale Roundabout and Herring Cove Road
• September 26, 2012 - Road Construction – Rocky Lake Drive
• September 26, 2012 - Road Construction – Albro Lake Road at Pinecrest Drive
• September 26, 2012 - Metro Transit hosting community event at new Bridge Terminal
• September 25, 2012 - Regional Council adopts Open Data concept
• September 25, 2012 - Road Construction - Old Sambro Road
• September 25, 2012 - Traffic signals temporarily out of service on Connaught Avenue and Chebucto Road
• September 25, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction – Prince Albert Road
• September 25, 2012 - Road Construction - Dunbrack Street and Chebucto Road
• September 24, 2012 - Court finds HRM should have followed policy in selling former school site
• September 24, 2012 - Street asphalt patching – Barrington Street, Hammonds Plains Road and Lady Hammond Road
• September 24, 2012 - Road Construction - Hammonds Plains Road
• September 24, 2012 - Road Construction - Prince Albert Road
• September 24, 2012 - Road Construction - Woodlawn Road
• September 21, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Queen Street
• September 20, 2012 - Road Construction – Chain Lake Drive
• September 20, 2012 - Road Construction – Robie Street, Lacewood Drive and Chebucto Road
• September 20, 2012 - Street asphalt patching – Hammonds Plains Road
• September 19, 2012 - Voting tutorials for web and phone
• September 18, 2012 - Road Construction - Main Avenue
• September 17, 2012 - Street asphalt patching – Queen Street, Old Sambro Road and Lady Hammond Road
• September 17, 2012 - Road Construction - Main Avenue
• September 17, 2012 - Road Construction – Spring Avenue, Dunbrack Street, Bedford Highway, Woodlawn Road, Caledonia Road and Joseph Howe Drive
• September 17, 2012 - Road Construction - Dunbrack Street
• September 14, 2012 - Renovation of the Central Common tennis courts to begin
• September 14, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Autoport Avenue
• September 14, 2012 - Road Construction – Chebucto Road
• September 13, 2012 - Road Construction continues on Bedford Highway
• September 13, 2012 - Lanes on Cornwallis and Barrington have reopened to traffic
• September 13, 2012 - Road Construction - Burnside Drive
• September 13, 2012 - Street Closure – Wright Avenue
• September 13, 2012 - Road Construction - Armdale Roundabout
• September 12, 2012 - Update: Barrington, Cornwallis traffic disruption as crews investigate roadway
• September 12, 2012 - Barrington, Cornwallis traffic disruption as crews investigate roadway
• September 12, 2012 - Alderney ferry service reduced to 30 minute frequency
• September 11, 2012 - Unofficial candidate list for Municipal and School Board Election now available
• September 11, 2012 - Cornwallis Street closure
• September 11, 2012 - New Bridge Terminal media opportunity and site tour
• September 11, 2012 - Road Construction - Pleasant Street
• September 11, 2012 - Regional Council approves candidate for new Halifax Regional Police Chief
• September 11, 2012 - HRM African Nova Scotian Affairs Appoints its First Manager
• September 11, 2012 - Temporary road closure in downtown Halifax
• September 11, 2012 - Metro Transit Bridge Terminal opening moved to Monday, October 1
• September 10, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Alderney Drive
• September 9, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Main Road
• September 7, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Joseph Howe Drive
• September 7, 2012 - Road Construction - Armdale Roundabout
• September 7, 2012 - Road Construction – Burnside Drive and Wyse Road
• September 7, 2012 - HRM urges residents to monitor forecasts, be prepared for hurricane season
• September 6, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction – Bedford Highway
• September 6, 2012 - Road Construction - Hammonds Plains Road
• September 6, 2012 - Central Library Activity - Archaeological work, fencing and tree removal scheduled
• September 6, 2012 - Road Construction - Sackville Street
• September 5, 2012 - Lanes have reopened in downtown Halifax
• September 5, 2012 - Temporary lane closures in downtown Halifax
• September 5, 2012 - Street Closure – Wright Avenue
• August 31, 2012 - Road Construction – Cow Bay Road, Pockwock Road and Lakeview Avenue
• August 31, 2012 - Waverley Bridge Closure – Rocky Lake Drive
• August 30, 2012 - Street Closure – Bayers Road
• August 30, 2012 - Free Seniors Transit on Tuesdays begins Sept. 4
• August 30, 2012 - Labour Day Transit Service
• August 30, 2012 - Labour Day Solid Waste Collection Notice
• August 30, 2012 - Road Construction – Moirs Mill Road and Windmill Road
• August 29, 2012 - Seasonal supervision ends Friday at all HRM beaches
• August 29, 2012 - Weekly Green Cart Service Ends
• August 29, 2012 - Voter revisions have ended; voting options still available
• August 27, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction – Bedford Highway
• August 27, 2012 - Road Construction - Kempt Road, Pockwock Road and Herring Cove Road
• August 24, 2012 - Road Construction - Wyse Road and Thistle Street
• August 24, 2012 - Black Rock and Dingle beaches reopened to swimming
• August 24, 2012 - Road Construction Notices - Osborne and Mayo Streets, Oxford Street
• August 24, 2012 - Road Construction - Main Street (Trunk #7)
• August 24, 2012 - Road Construction - Intersection of Albro Lake Road and Victoria Road
• August 24, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Pleasant Street
• August 23, 2012 - Road Construction - Purcells Cove Road
• August 23, 2012 - Road Construction - Main Road
• August 23, 2012 - Road Construction – Bedford Highway
• August 22, 2012 - Road Construction - Kempt Road
• August 22, 2012 - Halifax Public Gardens to Host Dahlia Festival
• August 22, 2012 - Transit service and schedule adjustments effective Monday, August 27
• August 22, 2012 - New Metro Transit Bridge Terminal opening moved to Monday, September 17
• August 22, 2012 - Kinsmen beach closed to swimming
• August 20, 2012 - Road Construction - Dentith Road, Ridgevalley Road and Highfield Street
• August 20, 2012 - Road Construction - Waverley Road
• August 20, 2012 - Point Pleasant Park users asked to complete survey
• August 19, 2012 - Black Rock and Dingle beaches closed to swimming
• August 17, 2012 - Road Work - Main Street (Trunk #7)
• August 17, 2012 - Tunes at Noon concert cancelled due to weather
• August 16, 2012 - Annual Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition
• August 16, 2012 - Road Construction - Windsor Street
• August 16, 2012 - Live music and fireworks to celebrate summerfest 
• August 15, 2012 - Alderney Ferry resumes regular service
• August 15, 2012 - Alderney Ferry reduced to 30-minute frequency due to required vessel repair
• August 14, 2012 - Road Construction - Caledonia Road, Spring Avenue, Robie Street, Waverley Road
• August 13, 2012 - Kinsmen beach reopens to swimming
• August 10, 2012 - Natural gas pipeline installation – Armdale Roundabout 
• August 10, 2012 - Lane closure - Morris Street (Hollis to Barrington)
• August 10, 2012 - Road Construction – Hammonds Plains Road
• August 10, 2012 - Long distance toll-free number for HRM Election Office
• August 10, 2012 - Kinsmen Beach is closed to swimming
• August 10, 2012 - Argyle Street road closure - Canada-Russia hockey challenge
• August 8, 2012 - Ramp closure - Joseph Howe Drive to Highway 102
• August 8, 2012- Street closure - Trollope Street
• August 8, 2012 - Road construction - Dutch Village Road
• August 7, 2012 - Late night weekend ferry service to be maintained
• August 7, 2012 - Road construction - Glen Manor Drive
• August 7, 2012 - Road Construction – Windmill Road
• August 7, 2012 - Road Construction – Portland Street
• August 3, 2012 - Closures to Birch Cove beach and park to accommodate Natal Day fireworks event
• August 3, 2012 - Road Construction – Chebucto Road
• August 3, 2012 - Lane Closure - Morris Street (Hollis to Barrington)
• August 3, 2012 - Road Construction – Albro Lake Road
• August 3, 2012 - HRM lifts open air burning ban; cautions risk of mulch fires
• August 3, 2102 - Black Rock and Dingle beaches reopen to swimming
• August 2, 2012 - Regional Council meetings moved to accommodate City Hall restoration
• August 2, 2012 - Tunes at Noon concert cancelled due to weather
• August 2, 2012 - HRM motorists are reminded to avoid parking in bike lanes
• August 1, 2012 - Natal Day Festival Sea Cadet Ceremony of the Flags Location Change
• August 1, 2012 - Concerts and fireworks to mark Natal Day weekend
• August 1, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Joseph Howe Drive
• August 1, 2012 - Black Rock and Dingle beaches closed to swimming
• August 1, 2012 - Natal Day weekend transit service
• August 1, 2012 - Natal Day collection services
• August 1, 2012 - Tunes at Noon concert cancelled due to weather
• July 31, 2012 - Road Construction – Chebucto Road
• July 31, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Pleasant Street at CN Underpass
• July 30, 2012 - Road Work - Street asphalt patching in HRM
• July 30, 2012 - Are you on the voters list?
• July 28, 2012 - HRM beaches reopen to swimming
• July 27, 2012 - SINS Dance performs at the Halifax Common
• July 27, 2012 - Forest Hills Parkway work begins Monday
• July 27, 2012 - Tunes at Noon concert cancelled due to weather
• July 26, 2012 - Birch Cove beach temporarily closed to swimming
• July 26, 2012 - HRM open air burning ban still in effect
• July 26, 2012 - Kinsmen beach closed to swimming
• July 26, 2012 - Road Construction - Hammonds Plains Road
• July 25, 2012 - Public art installation begins in Sir Sandford Fleming Park
• July 25, 2012 - HRM Election Office looking for workers
• July 25, 2012 - Vehicle Access to Fairview Lawn Cemetery
• July 25, 2012 - Black Rock and Dingle beaches closed to swimming
• July 24, 2012 - Road Construction - Windsor Street
• July 24, 2012 - Road Construction - Bell Road
• July 24, 2012 - Road Closure – Thomas Raddall Drive
• July 23, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Moirs Mill Road
• July 23, 2012 - Road Construction – North Street
• July 23, 2012 - Road Construction – Chebucto Road
• July 23, 2012 - Road Construction – Trunk #3
• July 20, 2012 - Public Hearing Cancelled
• July 19, 2012 - Kidston beach reopens to swimming
• July 19, 2012 - Road Construction - Baker Drive
• July 18, 2012 - Kidston beach closed to swimming
• July 18, 2012 - Transit service to Tall Ships 2012
• July 17, 2012 - Road Construction - Bedford Highway
• July 16, 2012 - Lake Echo beach reopens for swimming
• July 16, 2012 - Kick-off celebration for Tunes at Noon summer concert series
• July 13, 2012 - New traffic signals on Nantucket Avenue
• July 13, 2012 - Road construction - Joseph Howe Avenue
• July 13, 2012 - Neighbours unite to paint design at Black Street and Northwood Terrace intersection
• July 13, 2012 - Mathew Reichertz paints Dog Park in Point Pleasant Park
• July 13, 2012 - Lake Echo beach closed to swimming
• July 12, 2012 - Sandy Lake beach reopens to swimming
• July 11, 2012 - Heritage Gas work on Victoria Road, Dartmouth
• July 11, 2012 - Burning ban extended to prohibit all open fires
• July 11, 2012 - Nighttime Road Construction - Nantucket Avenue
• July 11, 2012 - Road Construction - Bedford Highway at Moirs Mill
• July 11, 2012 - Sandy Lake beach closed to swimming, Kinsmen beach reopens
• July 10, 2012 - Road Construction - Cobequid Road
• July 10, 2012 - Regional Council approves agreement with province to move ahead with convention centre
• July 10, 2012 - Road Construction - Baker Drive
• July 10, 2012 - Road Construction - Connaught Avenue
• July 10, 2012 - Open Air Burning Ban Implemented
• July 10, 2012 - Road Construction - Bell Road
• July 9, 2012 - Road Construction - Micmac Blvd and Glen Manor Drive
• July 9, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Herring Cove Road
• July 9, 2012 - Road Construction - Robie Street
• July 5, 2012 - Kinsmen beach closed for swimming
• July 5, 2012 - Request/Call for Proposals: Community and Public Art
• July 4, 2012 - Birmingham Street closure Friday evening, July 6
• June 30, 2012 - Kinsmen beach will not open July 1
• June 28, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Connaught Avenue
• June 28, 2012 - Canada Day weekend transit service
• June 28, 2012 - HRM beaches open July 1 for the summer season
• June 28, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction – Connaught Avenue
• June 28, 2012 - Weekly Green Cart Service Begins
• June 28, 2012 - No change in collection services due to Canada Day
• June 27, 2012 - Road Construction – Cobequid Road
• June 27, 2012 - Road Construction – Osborne Street
• June 27, 2012 - Road work - Hammonds Plains Road
• June 27, 2012 - HRM reaches new three-year collective agreement with NSUPE 13 workers
• June 27, 2012 - Road construction - Connaught Avenue
• June 26, 2012 - HRM to exercise emergency preparedness
• June 25, 2012 - Road work on Lower Water Street at Sackville Street
• June 22, 2012 - Continuing Road Work - Lower Water Street at Sackville Street
• June 21, 2012 - Road construction – Lower Water Street at Sackville Street
• June 21, 2012 - Road construction – Lower Water Street at Sackville Street
• June 20, 2012 - Blowers Street returning to two-way traffic
• June 19, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation
• June 19, 2012 - Road Construction - Mount Edward Road
• June 19, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Herring Cove Road
• June 19, 2012 - Road Construction - Windsor Junction Road
• June 19, 2012 - Road Construction -Timberlea Village Parkway
• June 19, 2012 - Road Construction - Glendale Drive
• June 18, 2012 - Road Construction - Connaught Avenue
• June 15, 2012 - Canada’s top court sides with HRM: Citadel Hill payments should reflect assessed value
• June 15, 2012 - Lane Closure - Morris Street (Barrington to Hollis)
• June 14, 2012 - Road Construction - Herring Cove Road
• June 14, 2012 - Road Construction - Trunk 3
• June 14, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Young Street
• June 14, 2012 - Road Construction - Tacoma Drive and Valleyfield Road
• June 14, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Albro Lake Road
• June 14, 2012 - Road Construction - Mount Edward Road
• June 14, 2012 - HRM email system down this weekend
• June 11, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction -Waverley Road
• June 11, 2012 - Road Construction -Tacoma Drive and Valleyfield Road
• June 11, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction -Windsor Junction Road
• June 11, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Osborne Street and Mayo Street
• June 11, 2011 - Continuing Road Construction - Waverley Road
• June 11, 2012 - Music, fireworks and parade among Canada Day festivities
• June 8, 2012 - Road Construction - Windsor Junction Road
• June 8, 2012 - Road Construction - Osborne Street and Mayo Street
• June 8, 2012 - Public meeting to discuss accessibility issues in HRM
• June 7, 2012 - Road Construction - Waverley Road
• June 7, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Connaught Avenue
• June 6, 2012 - Curbside Giveaway Weekend June 9 and 10
• June 5, 2012 - Alderney Ferry reduced to 30-minute service today
• June 4, 2012 - Road Construction - Connaught Avenue
• June 1, 2012 - Hammonds Plains Road work complete
• May 30, 2102 - National Commuter Challenge
• May 29, 2012 - Road Construction - Waverley Road
• May 29, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Albro Lake Road
• May 29, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Windsor Junction Road
• May 28, 2012 - Mayor Kelly to recuse himself from Metro Centre limited liability report debate
• May 28, 2012 - Road Construction - Flamingo Drive
• May 28, 2012 - Metro Transit to launch MetroX Airport/Fall River service
• May 25, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Queen Street
• May 25, 2012 - Road Construction - Purcell's Cove Road
• May 24, 2012 - Road Construction - Windsor Junction Road
• May 24, 2012 - Road Construction - Albro Lake Road
• May 24, 2012 - Portion of Barrington Street sidewalk fenced off for City Hall restoration
• May 24, 2012 - Attention green thumbs: Halifax greenhouse open to the public Saturday, May 26
• May 24, 2012 - Halifax Urban Greenway official opening
• May 24, 2012 - Public meeting to discuss vision for proposed regional
• May 23, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Glendale Drive
• May 22, 2012 - Fire in community of Purcell's Cove now under control
• May 21, 2012 - Fire in community of Purcell’s Cove contained in Williams Lake area
• May 21, 2012 - Firefighters continue to fight fire in community of Purcell's Cove
• May 18, 2012 - Weekend Road Construction - Windmill Road
• May 18, 2012 - Weekend Road Construction - Portland Street
• May 18, 2012 - HRM to Celebrate Bike Week 2012
• May 18, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Glendale Drive
• May 18, 2012 - Road Construction - Portland Street
• May 17, 2012 - Road Construction - Flamingo Drive
• May 16, 2012 - Road Construction - Glendale Drive
• May 16, 2012 - Road Construction - Portland Street
• May 16, 2012 - Victoria Day Solid Waste Collection Notice
• May 16, 2012 - Road Construction - Waverley Road
• May 14, 2012 - Mayor Kelly recognizes local Olympic medalist
• May 14, 2012 - HRM Open Projects artist to give performances at Point Pleasant Park
• May 11, 2012 - HRM Awarded Double AA Credit Rating
• May 11, 2012 - Road Construction - Waverley Road
• May 11, 2012 - Portion of Duke Street sidewalk fenced off for City Hall restoration
• May 11, 2012 - Official Unveiling of the Spryfield Skatepark Mosaic
• May 10, 2012 - Road Construction - Waverley Road
• May 10, 2012 - Road Construction - Dunbrack Street
• May 10, 2012 - Public input requested for next phase of urban forest master plan work
• May 9, 2012 - Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Pleasant Street and Main Road
• May 9, 2012 - HRM supports community litter clean-ups, reminds residents to register
• May 8, 2012 - Road Construction - Waverley Road
• May 7, 2012 - Road Construction - Ochterloney Street
• May 7, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Albro Lake Road
• May 7, 2012 - Tunes at Noon Call for Submissions
• May 7, 2012 - Nighttime Road Construction - Nantucket Avenue at Sportsplex Driveway
• May 7, 2012 - Emergency Preparedness Week
• May 7, 2012 - International Compost Awareness Week
• May 4, 2012 - Continuing Road Construction - Albro Lake Road
• May 3, 2012 - City Hall restoration continues: Portion of Grand Parade to be fenced off during construction
• May 3, 2012 - Road Construction - Highfield Park Drive
• May 3, 2012 - Road Construction - Dutch Village Road
• May 2, 2012 - Road Construction - Dunbrack Street
• May 2, 2012 - Road Construction - Hammonds Plains at Lewis Drive
• May 2, 2012 - Memorial Service will Honour Firefighters
• May 2, 2012 - Road Construction - Albro Lake Road
• April 30, 2012 - Alderney Ferry service reduced to 30-minute frequency due to required maintenance
• April 30, 2012 - Nighttime Road Construction - Nantucket Avenue at Sportsplex Driveway
• April 27, 2012 - HRMbyDesign Centre Plan public consultation resumes
  
• April 27, 2012 - Flag-raising ceremony to support Mooseheads cancelled due to weather
• April 27, 2012 - Paper Mill Lake Dam in Bedford to Undergo Major Repairs
• April 26, 2012 - Mayor Kelly to show support for Mooseheads at City Hall flag raising
• April 26, 2012 - Plan puts focus on protecting HRM's urban forest
• April 25, 2012 - Road construction - Robie Street
• April 20, 2012 - Planting Awesome Earth Day Event
• April 18, 2012 - Municipal Garbage Collection Delays
• April 18, 2012 - HRM to Recognize 86 Volunteers at Annual Awards Ceremony
• April 18, 2012 - Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Recognizes Volunteer Firefighters
• April 16, 2012 - Halifax Regional Police Chief to retire after more than 40 years of distinguished service
• April 16, 2012 - Moving students encouraged to check collection schedules
• April 13, 2012 - Mayors Look for Increased Input and Water Exemption as Trade Agreement Talks Continue
• April 12, 2012 - Atlantic Mayors Call on Federal Government to Commit to Cost-Shared Funding Plan for New Wastewater Regulations
• April 12, 2012 - HRM's Annual Street Cleaning Program Begins
• April 12, 2012 - Emera Oval Public Engagement Session
• April 10, 2012 - Atlantic Mayors’ Congress to be held April 11-13
• April 10, 2012 - HRMbyDesign Centre Plan public consultations continue
• April 5, 2012 - Easter Weekend Transit Service
• April 4, 2012 - Easter Solid Waste Collection Notice
• April 4, 2012 - Halifax Public Gardens to Open April 12
• April 3, 2012 - Halifax Regional Council Approves the 2012/2013 Budget
• April 2, 2012 - HRMbyDesign Centre Plan public consultation gets underway
• April 2, 2012 - Firefighter Training Exercise at Northcliffe Recreation Centre
• April 2, 2012 - HRM’s Annual Spring Weight Restrictions Lifted
• March 30, 2012 - Reminder: Free Transit Service Ends Midnight March 31
• March 30, 2012 - Mayor Peter Kelly encourages residents to observe Earth Hour
• March 30, 2012 - HRM preparing sport fields for summer season
• March 29, 2012 - Sidewalk Cafés to Open Earlier in April
• March 27, 2012 - Council Will Not Proceed to Construction of a Stadium to Meet FIFA Timeline
• March 27, 2012 - Halifax Regional Municipality Tables the 2012-13 Budget
• March 26, 2012 - HRM to Table Operating and Capital Budgets
• March 26, 2012 - Regional Plan 5 Year Review public consultation continues this week
• March 21, 2012 - Permit parking to be implemented on nine residential streets
• March 20, 2012 - Regional Council expected to amend administrative order for HRM Appeals Standing Committee
• March 20, 2012 - Pothole Maintenance to Begin
• March 19, 2012 - Regional Plan 5 Year Review Public Consultation
• March 16, 2012 - HRM Closes Off-Leash Area of Park in Bedford
• March 16, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban Lifted
• March 15, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Parking Ban Remains in Effect
• March 15, 2012 - Dartmouth/Bedford arenas to remain open for pre-season ice play
• March 14, 2012 - Metro Transit's Return to Service
• March 14, 2012 - Bus stops, taxi zones revert back to pre-strike restrictions
• March 14, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban in Effect
• March 13, 2012 - Regional Council ratifies new collective agreement for Metro Transit
• March 12, 2012 - Special Regional Council Meeting Tomorrow
• March 12, 2012 - HRM Blasting Operations - Eastview Drive Extension
• March 11, 2012 - HRM and ATU bargaining teams unanimously endorse tentative agreement; ATU members to vote on ratification
• March 9, 2012 - Emera Oval Closes for the Season
• March 7, 2012 - Change Your Clocks - Change Your Batteries
• March 6, 2012 - Refunds for February Transit Passes
• March 5, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban Lifted
• March 4, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban in Effect
• March 3, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban Lifted
• March 2, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban Remains In Effect
• March 2, 2012 - HRM’s Annual Spring Weight Restrictions
• March 1, 2012 - Culture Awards Program Review Survey
• March 1, 2012 - HRM's Overight Winter Parking Ban in Effect
• Feb. 29, 2012 - ATU email is not a counter offer: HRM’s offer stands until 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 2
• Feb 29, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban Lifted
• Feb. 28, 2012 - Council reaffirms commitment to efficient, affordable Transit contract resolution
• Feb. 28, 2012 - Regional Plan 5 Year Review Kick off March 1
• Feb. 28, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban in Effect
• Feb. 24, 2012 - ATU Local 508 rejects HRM’s five-year offer
• Feb. 23, 2012 - HRM makes final offer, urges ATU to take it to a vote
• Feb. 23, 2012 - Special Council meeting this afternoon
• Feb. 19, 2012 - Metro Transit urges Access-A-Bus users to call ahead to book transportation to specialist appointments
• Feb. 16, 2012 - HRM Tracking Weather Event
• Feb. 15, 2012 - Limited Access-A-Bus service to begin Monday
• Feb. 14, 2012 - Council position: Conciliate, don’t Arbitrate
• Feb. 12, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban Lifted
• Feb. 11, 2012 - HRM Overnight Winter Parking Ban in Effect
• Feb. 8, 2012 - Transit talks impasse: "It is about the money"
• Feb. 3, 2012 - Council Directs HRM Bargaining Team to Take New Transit Proposal to Conciliator
• Feb. 2, 2012 - HRM offers compromise but ATU rejects
• Feb. 1, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban Will Not Take Effect Due to Forecast Change
• Feb. 1, 2012 - HRM’s Overnight Winter Parking Ban In Effect
• Jan. 31, 2012 - HRM tables proposal addressing union concerns, but no agreement yet
• Jan. 28, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban Lifted
• Jan. 27, 2012 - Emera Carnival on Ice Set for Tomorrow Evening
• Jan. 27, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban in Effect
• Jan. 25, 2012 - Safety First with Outdoor Skating
• Jan. 24, 2012 - HRM Appoints Acting Chief Financial Officer
• Jan. 23, 2012 - Call for Expressions of Interest in Partnership Opportunities for Stadium
• Jan. 22, 2012 - Metro Transit disappointed contract offer rejected
• Jan. 21, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban Lifted
• Jan. 20, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban In Effect
• Jan. 16, 2012 - HRM Chief Financial Officer steps down to pursue new opportunity
• Jan. 16, 2012 - New HWY 102 Overpass and Extended Washmill Lake Drive Ease Traffic and Improve Commuter Safety
• Jan. 13, 2012 - Media Advisory - Photo Opportunity
• Jan. 13, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban Lifted
• Jan. 12, 2012 - Cancellation - Public Information Meeting, telecommunications tower application
• Jan. 12, 2012 - Design Review Committee meeting to be rescheduled
• Jan. 12, 2012 - HRM's Overnight Winter Parking Ban in Effect Overnight Tonight
• Jan. 12, 2012 - HRM to Trial Liquid Brine for Street Clearing
• Jan. 11, 2012 - Council rescinds motion for sale of former school, directs staff to bring back additional information
• Jan. 10, 2012 - 2012 HRM Citizen Survey Underway
• Jan. 10, 2012 - HRM provided sufficient notice and extensions to daycare
• Jan. 5, 2012 - Saturday Learn-to-Skate Program at Halifax Forum to be Postponed, Begins January 14th
  

 

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