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Posted: August 12, 2025 - 5:21 pm
EN FRThe Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR) are on the scene of an uncontrolled wildfire in the Susies Lake area of Halifax, in the vicinity of Bayers Lake.
Posted: August 12, 2025 - 3:33 pm
ENPolice are assisting Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency with the response to a fire at Susies Lake in Halifax. Police are asking the public to avoid the Bayers Lake area. Evacuations and street closures are underway. Lessening the traffic congestion will help crews respond to the fire and allow those evacuating to leave safely.
Posted: August 12, 2025 - 9:23 am
EN FRThe Halifax Regional Municipality is enhancing the security screening process for entering City Hall. Installation of an airport-style baggage X-ray machine and walk-through metal detector is currently underway at the front doors of the building and will be in operation starting Monday, Aug. 18.
Posted: August 11, 2025 - 3:18 pm
EN FR Date: Tuesday, August 12
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Posted: August 11, 2025 - 2:35 pm
EN FRThe Halifax Regional Municipality invites residents to two tree giveaway events, offering free trees to residents on Aug. 23 and 30, as part of the municipal Urban Forestry team’s efforts to promote natural areas and green infrastructure as outlined in the Urban Forest Management Plan and HalifACT.
Posted: August 11, 2025 - 12:28 pm
EN FROn Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, the Halifax Regional Municipality received a letter from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs in response to the municipality’s submission of the updated Regional Plan.
Posted: August 11, 2025 - 11:06 am
ENHalifax Regional Police responded to 707 calls for service over the weekend with one notable incident.
Posted: August 11, 2025 - 9:26 am
EN Location: Wright Avenue, from MacDonald to Ilsley avenues
Date: Sunday, Aug. 10 to Friday, August 15
Posted: August 11, 2025 - 8:59 am
EN FR Date: Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 22 (weekdays only)
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Posted: August 8, 2025 - 4:11 pm
EN Date: Monday, Aug 11 to Friday, August 15
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
