Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 10h

Traffic delay: intersection of Maple Street and Dahlia Street from Tuesday, Oct. 14 to Friday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This work is for road repairs. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

1

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 10h

Update: This work will continue from Oct. 14 to Oct. 17.

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 14d

Traffic delay: Willett Street, between Dunbrack Street and Lacewood Drive. This work will take place from Monday, Sept. 29 to Friday, Oct. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Work will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

1

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 11h

Traffic delay: Woodlawn Road, between Athorpe Drive and Valleyfield Road. This road repair work will take place from Tuesday, Oct. 14 to Friday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Lane reductions will be in place. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

2

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 11h

Roadway closure: Countryview Drive, between Cabela Road and the Wright Avenue overpass. This utility work will take place from 7 a.m. on Oct. 13 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 17. A marked detour will be in place. Transit stop 6796 will be closed during this work. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ro...

1 2

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 12h

Update: This work will continue from Oct. 14 to Oct. 17.

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 14d

Traffic Delay: St. Margarets Bay Road, between Indian River Road and Bowater Mersey Road, beginning Monday, Sept. 29 until Friday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

1

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 12h

*No municipal employees were harmed in the making of this video.

8

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 12h

Download the free Halifax Recycles mobile app on your Android or iOS device to have waste info in the palm of your hand! Search what goes where – whether it's in the garbage, recycling bin or green cart – or sign up for weekly reminders and service alerts. Learn more: halifax.ca/whatgoeswhere

1 2 12

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 12h

Traffic delay: Intersection of Glendale and Riverside drives to 1540 Glendale Drive. This road repair work will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Lane reductions will be in place. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

1

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 13h

Your art trip starts here: Nocturne runs Oct. 16–19. Whether you’re walking, biking, rolling or riding transit, there are plenty of ways to explore this year’s art.

Enjoy free bike valet parking on Oct. 18. Check out the locations and coupon code for Bird Canada: halifax.ca/nocturne

Graphic with a blue background and a green pathway resembling a travel route. A small green circle with a white cyclist icon on this pathway. White text reads: Your trip starts here.

1 3 7

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 14h

Early work in preparation for the Windsor Street Exchange project will take place from 8 p.m. on Oct. 24 to 5 a.m. on Oct. 27. During this work, the ramp from Lady Hammond Road to Highway 111, toward the MacKay Bridge will be closed with detours in place. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up...

2 2

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 17h

Halifax Municipal Archives is hosting a Cogswell District Scan-a-thon on Oct. 25 from 1-4 p.m. at Central Library. Do you have any photos, slides or negatives of the homes, buildings or people once located in this reimagined neighbourhood? Share them with us at the event! Learn more: buff.ly/A4HNxJj

Alt: A historic black and white Municipal Archives photo overlooking the what is now the Cogswell District, overlayed with white text that reads: Cogswell District Scan-a-thon. Saturday, October 25 from 1-4 p.m.

5 9

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 18h

REMINDER: On Oct. 14 we will be holding a Halifax and West Community Council meeting. There will be a public hearing.

To speak in-person, pre-register with the Clerk's office by Oct. 14 at 4:30 p.m. or register at the meeting. For Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. today. Agenda: brnw.ch/21wWqCm.

A blue background with a yellow microphone icon. Text reads: "Public Hearing: Virtual participation available" in white font.

2 2

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 1d

Traffic Delay: Intersection of Cogswell and Brunswick streets from Oct. 14 to Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. This is to facilitate the installation of traffic poles. This work is in support of the Cogswell District project. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

1 2

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 1d

Traffic delay: Cobequid Road from Glendale Avenue to First Lake Drive on Friday, Oct. 10 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. This work is for road repair. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

1 2

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 1d

Traffic delay: Bedford Highway, from Tremont Drive to Kearney Lake Road. This work will take place on Friday, Oct. 10, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. This work includes road repairs. Details: buff.ly/O8MvOIi

1 2

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 1d

We’re hiring. Join the Halifax Regional Municipality as a Casual Front Desk Staff member with the Recreation Programming Division of Parks & Recreation, located at the Musquodoboit Valley Education Centre. Learn more and apply: sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...

1 2

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 1d

Municipal program and service level adjustments will be in effect for Thanksgiving Day on Monday, Oct. 13. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...

ID: Navy background with an icon of a calendar and the words 'Municipal service level adjustments'.

1

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 1d

Find 27 more photos of the construction at: archive.halifax.ca/archive/fina...

2

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 1d

This is one of a series of photos of the construction of the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge, which took place between 1952-1955. This specific photo shows the construction of the road that would lead onto the Dartmouth side of the bridge, with a view of the north end of Halifax in the background.

1 3

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 1d

Reminder: The survey for Halifax Urban Greenway Extension and Active Transportation Connections to Point Pleasant Park closes Oct. 12. Help refine design options and shape the future of active transportation in Halifax. Learn more and complete the survey at engagehalifax.ca/urban-greenway

Two cyclists ride on a tree-lined path surrounded by greenery with Halifax Urban Greenway Extension and Active Transportation Connections to Point Pleasant Park written in white text. A green label at the top reads 'Active Transportation'.

1 2

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 1d

Traffic delay: Highway 2, between Fall River Road and Coach Avenue. This road repair work will take place on Friday, Oct. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Stop-and-go traffic will be in place. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

1 1

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 1d

Traffic Delay: First Lake Drive, from Crimson Drive to Cobequid Road. This will take place on Friday, Oct. 10, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. This work includes road repair. Details: buff.ly/LBvnGqp

1 2

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 1d

Wondering how to properly dispose of tinfoil? Ally from Halifax Solid Waste has you covered! Use the Halifax Recycles app or website to find out exactly where your items belong – whether it’s the recycling bin, green cart or garbage. Learn more at: halifax.ca/recycle

3 1 15

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 2d

Reminder: applications are open for the ABR Grants Program.

Registered non-profits and charities serving African Nova Scotians/African descent can apply for funding from $500 up to $10,000.

Learn more and apply by October 31, 2025 at halifax.ca/ABR-grants.

Dark blue background with text: Anti-Black Racism Grants Program. Accepting applications now until October 31, 2025. Bottom of the graphic shows a yellow, blue and green patterned border inspired by Kente cloth.

4 5

Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 2d

Traffic delay: Larry Uteck Boulevard, from Broad Street to Broad Street on Friday, Oct. 10 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. This work is needed for road repairs. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

2 3