HRM announces 2026 municipal tree giveaway events
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to its fifth annual tree giveaway program, with two giveaway events offering free trees to residents on Aug. 22 and 29. Residents…
Canoe ’26 to have impacts on municipal services
LAKE BANOOK: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following road closures and service impacts. These are resulting from the 2026 ICF Masters 2026 Canoe Sprint World Championships…
Column: Growth is coming fast – we need to be ready
The following is a column submitted to The Laker News by Mayor Andy Fillmore. People across Bedford, Fall River, Sackville, and Beaver Bank can feel how quickly HRM is changing.…
HRM implementing spring weight restrictions beginning March 15
HALIFAX: To minimize potential damage to municipal roads, the Halifax Regional Municipality will introduce its annual spring weight restrictions, beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 and ending at…
Province announces contract awarded for Highway 102 improvement design project
LOWER SACKVILLE: The next phase to improve one of the busiest sections of Nova Scotia’s road network is moving forward. Following a public procurement process, WSP was awarded the contract…
Help HRM choose the official tartan of the municipality
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to share their thoughts on three proposed tartan designs to help select an official tartan for our region. How to provide feedback…