Reminder: Have your say about the future of Downtown Dartmouth’s proposed Heritage Conservation District. Survey closes Oct. 20. Participate today: engagehalifax.ca/dartmouth-heritage-district

The municipality is proposing the downtown Dartmouth Heritage Conservation District to preserve the past while supporting future growth. Join us Thurs, Oct. 2 at Alderney Landing’s Farmers Market for a public information session or take a quick survey: engagehalifax.ca/dartmouth-heritage-district

Live near the Shubenacadie Lakes? You may be in a floodplain, even if you’ve never seen flooding before. The study identifies areas with increased risk of flooding and includes planning recommendations for the future. Learn more: halifax.ca/shubenacadie-floodplain

Final reminder: the application deadline for the Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Pilot Program for non-profits is coming up. Submit proposals by Sept. 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Visit halifax.ca/surplus-land-housing for full details on eligibility and how to apply.

Please note that updates in relation to the natural gas leak in the area of Albro Lake Road, Pinecrest Drive, Crystal Drive and across the lake as far as Lancaster Drive in Dartmouth will be shared on @hfxgov.bsky.social.

The Shubenacadie Lakes Floodplain Study is now available. The study includes Shubenacadie Grand Lake, Fletchers Lake, Thomas Lake, Lake William and Lake Charles. The map identifies areas most at risk of flooding now and in the future. Learn more: halifax.ca/shubenacadie-floodplain

Non-profit housing providers: Applications are due by Sept. 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more about eligibility, criteria and the application process at halifax.ca/surplus-land-housing

The municipality is now accepting proposals from non-profit housing providers for the Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Pilot Program. Applications are due by Sept. 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more about eligibility, criteria and the application process at halifax.ca/surplus-land-housing

Thursday, June 26 | 3:55 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Porters Lake area.

Sunday, June 22 | 5:35 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Ostrea Lake area of Musquodoboit Harbour.

ICYMI: The Halifax Regional Municipality is now on Bluesky. Follow us here and on our other accounts: @hfxgov.bsky.social @hfxtransit.bsky.social @hfx-fire.bsky.social @hfxevents.bsky.social @hfxrec.bsky.social #HaliSky

Halifax Regional Council will hold a Public Hearing for the proposed new Regional Plan and amendment package, including Minimum Planning Requirements, on Thursday, June 19 at 1 p.m. in the Regional Council Chambers (City Hall) – 1841 Argyle Street. Learn more: shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/regional-plan

Big ideas. Bold plans. New platform. We’re now on Bluesky to share how your region is growing, changing, and planning for the future.