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Nova Scotia health officials to provide COVID-19 update on Friday

coronavirus.Premier Stephen McNeil will be joined by chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang at 1 p.m.

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Halifax to offer free 15-min. parking in December, municipal holiday events cancelled

coronavirus pandemic.But the city says it will be offering 15 minutes of free parking throughout December to help out local businesses and customers.“The purpose is to facilitate short-term pick-ups and loading while providing more flexibility,” the city said.The discounted parking will be available through the HotSpot app and on-street pay stations.“Residents can input the amount of time they will be parked in a parking zone, and the first 15-minutes will be automatically free.”This begins next Wednesday, Dec. 2.

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HRM election 2020: Deadline approaching to vote by paper ballots

Halifax Regional Municipality residents will have until 7 p.m. on Saturday to cast their votes for the 2020 municipal elections.Residents will be able to vote by paper ballots only, according to HRM.Halifax mayoral candidates participate in virtual debateAs of Oct.

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Halifax to participate in national virtual Canada Day celebration

celebration to commemorate 153 years since the founding of Canada.Canadian Heritage chose cities from coast to coast to participate in the broadcast — including Halifax.“We’re pleased that we were selected and are excited to showcase our people and our culture on a national platform,” Maggie-Jane Spray, a spokesperson for the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), said in an email.On July 1, Halifax will be hosting celebrations, contests, musical performances and family activities with health and safety regulations in place, according to an HRM press release.

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Chocolate Lake resident wants warning signs installed at all entrance ways to beach

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In 2018, a 28-year-old man from Toronto also drowned in the lake after falling off his flotation device.

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Handwashing stations to be added to porta-potties installed at Halifax Central Library: city

With most city facilities closed during the pandemic, many Haligonians have no place to go.

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Union raising concerns about cuts to Halifax police budget

The union that represents Halifax police is urging HRM Council to reject cuts recommended by the Board of Police Commissioners until a proper review can ensure that cost-saving measures protect essential policing services.

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Coronavirus: Halifax councillor calling for HRM trails to remain open

Halifax councillor Shawn Cleary is looking to make a change to the language of a municipal bylaw that is forcing all municipal trails to remain closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Halifax Water suspends disconnections for missed bills during COVID-19

Halifax Water has suspended disconnections for missed bills until mid-April as the province declares a state of emergency due to COVID-19.

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