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    Quinpool Road: CN Bridge Repair

    Starting April 1, closures will be taking place on Quinpool Road. Learn the detour, see bus detours and other impacts

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    Midtown AAA Bikeway Connections

    Join us at an engagement workshop on April 11 to help us plan and discuss how we can improve the Midtown AAA Bikeway Connections.

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    Accessible parking public engagement

    Join the conversation on accessible parking. Attend an upcoming engagement session or share your thoughts online

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    Learn how you can get involved in Bike Week

    We are looking for organizations and businesses to join our annual celebration of cycling in Halifax. Find out how you can get involved.

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    Camp Courage

    Camp Courage is an empowering police, fire and paramedic program for young women aged 15-19. The application period closes March 31, 2019.

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    Halifax Recycles app

    Download the Halifax Recycles app to search what goes where for any item and set up weekly collection reminders

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    Hope Blooms Community Kitchen Survey

    We want to hear from you regarding a proposed Community Kitchen for Hope Blooms.

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    Halifax Transit is recruiting Mechanics

    We're recruiting Truck & Transport Mechanics (Red Seal). Learn about the many benefits of working for Halifax Transit and apply today

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    Bedford Highway Phase 2 - Public Engagement

    Share your thoughts on the draft plans for the future of the Bedford Highway at an upcoming public engagement session

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