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…
HRM proposes planning changes to address provincial requirements on housing supply
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of an upcoming public hearing on proposed amendments to the 2014 Regional Plan and all supporting planning documents to address provincial housing…
HRM advises residents of restrictions on woods in municipal park spaces
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that, due to the Fire Proclamation – Travel Ban issued by the Province of Nova Scotia on Aug. 5 restrictions will…
HRM CAO O’Toole announces resignation
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The following is a statement from the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding the retirement announcement of Cathie O’Toole, Chief Administrative Officer: On July 9, Cathie O’Toole announced her intention…
New health homes coming to HRM, province says
HRM: Three new health homes in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) are expected to welcome more than 20,000 people from the Need a Family Practice Registry. The Hobsons Lake Health Home…