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Downtown Halifax's borders are North St, Robie to South St., Queen to Victoria Road, Inglis into the Harbour. It also includes George's Island. |
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Downtown Dining HalifaxDining.ca launched for 2008 features online menus, daily specials, photos, entertainment and free dinners given away every week. It is easy to search by restaurant, area or cuisine.
More Dining Ideas The official website of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia.
More Info on Halifax
Listings for everything you need to know to get the most out of the city, including where to eat, what to see, where to shop, and how to get there.
The Coast Weekly
Halifax's weekly newspaper which focuses on entertainment, dining and nightlife.
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CONTACT ME |
EMAIL: sloaned@halifax.ca
PHONE: 902-488-4812 |
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Welcome To District 12
Downtown Halifax |
Hi and Welcome to my site dedicated to the District of Downtown - Halifax in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Downtown Halifax is know for its beauty of our waterfront, our historical areas and its charm. Our citizens and wonderful shops and restaurants are what give this district its character.
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Children and Adults skating under the stars with a fabulous view of the bridge at the George Dixon Centre Outdoor Rink |
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A view of the bridge at the George Dixon Centre Outdoor Rink during daylight hours |
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NEWS RELEASE
Winter Parking Ban Will be Lifted Tonight
(Monday, March 8/2010) -- The Overnight Winter Parking Ban in the urban core service area of Halifax Regional Municipality expires at one minute to midnight tonight. The ban is being lifted earlier than usual this year in recognition of the mild weather and the continuing mild forecast for the remainder of the week.
The overnight ban went into effect on December 14, 2009, in the urban core service area. The ban can remain in place until the end of March but can also be lifted earlier by the HRM Traffic Authority if weather permits.
"The intention was to lift the ban on March 12, but the stretch of milder weather has made it possible to do it now,” said Traffic Authority Ken Reashor.
This year saw 10,503 tickets issued for violation of the ban, compared with 18,038 for the same period last year.
Motorists are reminded that Section 139 of the province’s Motor Vehicle Act provides that parked vehicles obstructing snow removal operations at any time throughout the year may be towed.
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Contact:
Shaune MacKinlay
HRM Corporate Communications
mackins@halifax.ca
(902) 490-6531 |
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Street Closures Due to Herald Demolition
Pedestrians will still be able to walk through the area while the streets are closed to vehicles.
The list of affected streets and dates are:
•Grafton Street between Prince and Sackville streets. Street closure, starting Monday and ending Friday.
•Prince Street between Argyle and Grafton streets. Street closure, Wednesday to Friday.
•Intersection of Prince and Argyle streets, which will result in the closure of Prince from Barrington Street to Grafton Street and Argyle Street from Carmichael Street to Sackville Street, Sunday until March 3.
•Argyle Street between Prince and Sackville streets. Street closure, Sunday until March 5.
•Grafton, Prince, Argyle and Sackville streets. Periodic disruptions and traffic stoppages until the end of April.
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Essential Deficiency Repairs Get Underway at Halifax Wastewater Treatment Facility
(Thursday, March 4, 2010) - Commencing Friday, March 5th the Halifax Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) will temporarily stop receiving flows to allow the contractor, D&D WaterSolutions Inc., to rectify deficiencies identified prior to the WWTF malfunction on January 14, 2009. The correction of these deficiencies is not related to the malfunction, but is essential to the long term operation of the facility.
This work is being undertaken at the contractor’s cost and will not delay the full restoration of the Halifax WWTF, scheduled for completion this spring.
During this shutdown, scheduled to take 1 week, all flows will be diverted from the Halifax WWTF and discharged through the Combined Sewer Overflow [CSO] chambers along the waterfront.
The items being modified are:
·The installation of a baffle system in the wet well to allow for a more even distribution of wastewater flows to the raw water pumps
·The installation of an auto-lube system for the main/coarse screen. This will allow for a more constant lubrication of the screen mechanism, provide better operation and prolonged operational life for the system
·Conversion of the coarse screen screw auger conveyor to a belt conveyor. This will allow for more efficient, reliable handling of coarse screened material.
With the completion of these items, dry weather flows will once again be diverted to the Halifax WWTF, debris and floatables removed via the coarse and fine screening system, and then discharged through the facility’s existing outfall pipe which extends approximately one kilometre into Halifax Harbour.
For more information about the Halifax WWTF and the Harbour Solutions Project, visit http://halifax.ca/HWWTF/index.html or www.halifaxwater.ca where newsletters, diagrams, photos, background materials, and answers to frequently asked questions can be found.
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Contact:
James Campbell
Communications and Public Relations Coordinator, Halifax Water
490-4604 |
A letter from HMCS Halifax's Captain - Why attending the Halifax 4 Haiti Concert is important! |
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Dear Councilor Sloane
Thank you for the kind message you posted on the ship's website. I am very happy to report that the ship's company of HMCS HALIFAX are doing superb work ashore and are providing much needed relief to the people of Jacmel. Just yesterday, one of our projects was completed: a 10 000 litre water bladder for a neighbourhood severely devastated by the quake. My work parties finished the platform - a week's work for a team of 10 - and the NGO "Save the Children" immediately installed and filled the bladder. When I walked by about an hour later, a set of six taps had been connected and the locals were filling their containers to take back "home". A great feeling of accomplishment and a demonstration that we are definitely doing something good.
I have engaged the Navy Public Affairs staff to ensure that the city of Halifax maintains visibility on their namesake ship while deployed in Haiti. Thanks to your note informing me of various fundraisers soon to take place in Halifax, I was able to participate in the Q104/KOOL FM telethon, and have prepared a short video to be showed at this weekend's event at the Metro Centre.
Until we return, keep visiting the website for daily updates on our progress.
Warm regards,
JK
M.T.J. Kurtz
Commander / Capitaine de frégate
Commanding Officer / Commandant
HMCS / NCSM HALIFAX |
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Port of Halifax Container Terminal Improvements: Ensuring Long-Term Competitiveness
The Halifax Port Authority is undertaking enhancements to the South End Container Terminal.
The work that is currently happening is part of the Halifax Port Authority’s long-term strategy for maintaining our Port’s competitiveness. The Port of Halifax has the deepest container berths on the Eastern Seaboard of North America and this dredging project will ensure that Halifax continues to be able to handle the longest ships afloat. The Port of Halifax is positioning itself as a world-class port that provides direct access to and from the economic heartland of North America.
The project has two phases:
· Driving of sheet piles along the face of the pier, which will reinforce the pier for in the area of the extension.
· Extending the pier to allow the terminal to berth and service two post-Panamax container ships simultaneously.
The extension at the most southerly tip of the terminal is planned to be 45 metres wide by 80 metres long.
The surrounding area:
The walkway to the end of the pier will be closed at times during construction and will be reopened once the work is finished. During construction there are operational needs that may require us to use part of the parking lot or the grass to store materials and equipment. Please be assured that care will be taken to limit any impacts on the surrounding area.
Operational noise:
We do understand that during the course of the project it will be noisy, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have on you.
Questions or concerns:
Please contact the Halifax Port Authority at 426-8222 for further information. |
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after dark*
Winter evenings don’t have to be dark.
Throw on your boots and re-discover your waterfront in the heart of downtown.
Dine by a fire, catch a live show, share a warm drink with friends.
And now, park easily. $6 flat rate from 6 pm to 8 am nightly.
At four Waterfront Development lots on Lower Water Street.
Whatever you do, don’t sit at home and wish for Spring. Create new memories now.
(*Create a spark)
Cable Wharf (1751) Queen’s Landing (1707) Foundation Place (1549) Salter (1521)
Runs until March 12, 2010
info@wdcl.ca 902.422.6591 www.wdcl.ca |
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First Project under HRM By Design Policies to have Open House
Starfish Properties proposal for the Sam the Record Man Buildings
http://www.starfishproperties.ca/barringtonespace/barrington_pres.pdf |
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HRM’s Overnight Winter Parking Ban In Effect on December 14th
(Monday, November 30/09) - HRM would like to advise residents that the overnight winter parking ban will come into effect in the Urban Core on Monday, December 14th. The parking ban restricts on-street parking each night from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. This means that within the service core, no vehicle can be parked on the street during these times. The fine amount is $50 if paid within 60 days and $82.96 after that.
Reminder: a vehicle left parked overnight on December 13th will be in violation.
In times of heavy snowfall on days leading up to December 14th, HRM asks residents to please not park on the streets as it interferes with snow clearing operations. Residents are reminded that Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act provides that parked vehicles obstructing snow removal or winter maintenance operations may be removed at the owner’s cost, regardless of time or date.
In the event of a snow storm, HRM asks that residents please allow 12 hours after the end of the snowfall for crews to plow main roads and bus routes and 24 hours for residential and rural streets. For sidewalks, please allow 12 hours on main routes, 18 hours on school and bus routes and 36 hours for sidewalk clearing on residential and rural streets.
HRM thanks you for your cooperation and patience during and after snow events. Working together we can have a safe and enjoyable winter season.
For more information on winter parking legislation, service standards, driving/parking solutions, HRM’s Smart Trip program, frequently asked questions and more, please visit us at halifax.ca and click on the snow information icon, or call 490-4000.
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Contact:
Michaelyn Thompson
HRM Corporate Communications
490-5940 |
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HRM Opens Service Dog Exercise Facility
(Thursday, July 30, 2009) - The Service Dogs of Halifax now have a place to safely exercise in a unique, accessible off-leash dog run at the corner of Rainnie Drive and Cogswell Street, adjacent to Centennial Pool.
“It is important that hard-working service dogs get a chance to exercise and have some off-leash down time, like any other dog. The creation of this small exercise facility will provide a safe, place for me to take my guide dog without the worry of losing track of her, like I might in a big park. It’s also easy to get here by bus,” said Helen McFadyen, Chair of HRM’s Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities.
An estimated 75-80 registered, professionally- trained service dogs provide assistance to people with disabilities in the Halifax Regional Municipality. They include; guide dogs for the blind, ‘hearing’ dogs for the Deaf (which alert to bells, knocking, and alarms), seizure alert dogs for people with epilepsy, and ‘special skills’ dogs trained to perform specific tasks for a person according to their disability or medical condition.
While there are other types of working animals in common use, such as dogs for drug, arson, and explosive detection by RCMP and police, or for Search and Rescue or guarding work, those dogs have access to other venues for exercise. The new Service Dog Exercise Facility offers a centrally-located, fenced area where service dogs can safely be off-leash and still remain close to their handlers.
HRM responded to a request brought forward by the Advisory Committee for a designated exercise area for service dogs.
“HRM has responded to a request for a designated exercise area for service dogs that is safe for the dogs and accessible to their handlers,” said. Blair Blakney, Capital Projects Parks Coordinator. “Preliminary research leads us to believe that this may be one of the first dog runs in North America designed and designated specifically for use by service dogs.”
The Service Dog Exercise Run will be open year-round, daily beginning early next week once signs are in place.
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Contact:
Helen McFadyen, Chair of HRM’s Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, 454-4834
Shaune MacKinlay, Manager, Public Affairs, Halifax Regional Municipality, 490-6531
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