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    Response to COVID-19: Halifax Mobility Response – Streets and Spaces

    The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19.

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    Response to COVID-19: Halifax Transit Update

    The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19.

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    Response to COVID-19: Update to Parks & Recreation municipal services

    The following is an update on municipal services with respect to Parks & Recreation

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