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    Windsor St. Exchange Redevelopment Project

    The municipality is inviting residents to participate in a survey and virtual open house to help inform the design of the Windsor St. Exchange Redevelopment Project.

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    Summer registration for recreation programming

    Summer recreation registration begins on May 5 for JULY dryland and day camp programs and June 2 for AUGUST dryland and day camp programs.

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    National Volunteer Week April 18 - 24, 2021

    Thank you to all our volunteer firefighters from Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency.

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    Rural Recreation Strategy Survey

    The purpose of the Rural Recreation Strategy is to provide analysis on future needs for parks and recreation services in the rural areas of the municipality.

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    Canines for Clean Water - Canine of the Month!

    Bodhi is the Canine of the Month for April! Read his message about why it's so important for dog owners always to pick up their dogs waste to help keep our water clean.

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    Transit Truck & Transport Mechanic Recruitment

    Halifax Transit is recruiting Truck & Transport Mechanics (Red Seal). 2nd, 3rd and 4th-year apprentices will be considered.

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    Secondary & Backyard Suites

    Amendments to secondary and backyard suites now permit accessory to a single unit, two-unit or townhouse dwellings.

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    Bayers Lake - Active Transportation Plan

    Share your feedback in round two of online public engagement. Participate in an online survey and one of three webinar sessions.

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