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Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality

@hfxgov

Official account for the Halifax Regional Municipality. Not monitored 24/7. Need help? Call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca. Call 911 for emergencies.

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Doing some spring cleaning? As Briana from the @hfx-fire.bsky.social Fire Prevention team explains in this video, it’s a great time to think about fire safety. Learn more: Halifax.ca/fire

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DYK the Cole Harbour Community Centre has its own dedicated space within Cole Harbour Place? Located on the second floor above the arena, the municipally operated community centre offers recreation programs, services and activities designed by and for the local community. halifax.ca/MyRec

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Curbside Give Away Weekend is coming up on June 6 and 7 in the Halifax Regional Municipality – rain or shine! Just leave your unwanted household items on the curb with a sign that says ‘FREE’. Don’t forget to share your experience on social media using the hashtag #HfxCurbside. halifax.ca/curbside

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The Affordable Access Program is now accepting applications. Approved applicants can purchase an adult Halifax Transit monthly pass at 50 per cent off the regular price for one year.

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Doing a renovation and not sure what to do with the leftover materials? In this video, Eco Andie explains how to properly dispose of construction and demolition waste in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

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Motorcyclists are among our most vulnerable road users and have little protection in the event of a collision. In the final video in our vulnerable road users series, Sgt. Brian Palmeter shares tips for both drivers and riders to help reduce the risk of serious collisions. halifax.ca/RoadSafety

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No matter how you’re traveling, everyone deserves to get where they’re going safely. In this video, Sgt. Brian Palmeter shares tips that pedestrians and cyclists can use to help stay safe. This follows our first video in the series focused on tips for drivers. halifax.ca/RoadSafety

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May’s provincial road safety theme is vulnerable road users – people walking, cycling and rolling who don’t have the protective steel shell of a vehicle to help keep them safe on our roads. In this video, Sgt. Brian Palmeter highlights what drivers can do to help keep pedestrians and cyclists safe.

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Our asphalt repair crews are out across the municipality filling potholes and helping make roads safer for everyone. After a long winter, there’s plenty to tackle. If you spot crews on the road, please slow down and give them space to work safely. halifax.ca/potholes

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Sign up for hfxALERT, the municipality’s mass notification system for emergency alerts and important updates, including messages from municipal Emergency Management, police, Halifax Fire & Emergency and Halifax Water, as well as overnight winter parking ban notifications. halifax.ca/hfxalert

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The Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry (VVPR) assists residents who need more support during emergencies.

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Not sure what to do with that old toaster, blender or air fryer? Don’t toss it in the garbage. Small kitchen appliances can be recycled safely. It’s an easy way to keep harmful materials out of landfills. Find a drop-off location near you at: RecycleMyElectronics.ca

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Halifax Transit is offering a new way for riders to keep track of service updates. Residents can now visit halifax.ca/realtime-alerts and filter by their preferred route to quickly see real-time detours, trip cancellations, stop closures, and snow plan notifications, all in one place.

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It’s Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9). We’re kicking things off with a spotlight on the Halifax Regional Municipality’s Emergency Management team. They work behind-the-scenes to plan for, respond to and help recover from emergencies of all kinds. Learn more: halifax.ca/emergencyEPWeek2026

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Halifax Transit is offering a new way for riders to keep track of service updates. Residents can now visit halifax.ca/realtime-alerts and filter by their preferred route to quickly see real-time detours, trip cancellations, stop closures, and snow plan notifications, all in one place.

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