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    Municipal overnight winter parking ban will be enforced 1-6 a.m., Wednesday, February 1

    The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced from 1 to 6 a.m. (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), to allow crews to properly clear streets and sidewalks.

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Walking, biking and hiking trails in Halifax

Mountain Bike Strategy Survey

On January 29th 2019, Regional Council approved recommendations related to the  Development of a Regional Mountain Bike Strategy. Residents are invited to provide feedback through a survey hosted by Mountain Bike Halifax. 

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Some trails in the municipality have been developed and are maintained by community volunteer groups.

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Timberlea - St Margaret’s Bay trails

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