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    Canines for Clean Water - Canine of the Month!

    Sampson is the Canine of the Month for March! 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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    International Women's Day

    Join us for the municipality's celebration of International Women's Day on Monday, March 8. This event is presented in partnership between Halifax Regional Municipality’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion/ANSAIO and The Halifax Central Library.

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    Winter Operations

    Stay informed about the status of the overnight winter parking ban and all weather-related service updates.

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    Parks & Recreation is hiring

    We have a wide variety of employment opportunities with Parks & Rec this spring and summer.

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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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    Community Grants Program

    The 2021 Community Grants Program is now open and we're accepting applications until March 31, 2021.

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