• Illustrated beach scene featuring a large sandcastle with three towers and a red flag, set beside the ocean under a sunny sky. Seashells and a starfish decorate the sandy beach, with soft clouds in the background.

    45th Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition

    On Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, the Halifax Regional Municipality will host its 45th Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition. This popular event includes children, youth and adult sandcastle competitions while beachgoers cheer on.

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    CARE Team - Crisis Assistance and Response

    Residents on the Halifax peninsula now have access to a trauma-informed alternative response when police, fire or Emergency Health Services may not be the most appropriate resource.

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    Upcoming traffic changes are coming to Bayers Road

    Beginning the week of August 4, construction will start on Phase 2 of the Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor project.

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    August is Acadian Heritage Month

    August is Acadian Heritage Month in Nova Scotia and August 15 is National Acadian Day. Proclaimed in 2023, this month honours the vibrant history, culture and contributions of Acadian communities across the province.

  • A photo of an African Nova Scotian artist working on a large art piece in studio as the background. Overlayed with white text reading "African Nova Scotian and Afro-Diasporic Artists - Let your art become part of the community's story.

    Call for African Nova Scotian and Afro-Diasporic Artist Proposals

    The municipality is seeking artist-led proposals for the creation of hanging indoor sculptural installations as part of the new Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Community Centre. Apply by Aug. 16.

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    Suburban Plan

    Help shape our suburban communities. The Suburban Plan will refresh, improve and create new land use policies and regulations that better reflect the needs of our suburban communities.

  • Graphic with the words “Dartmouth Sunshine Series” in white text over a bright yellow sun circle on an orange background.

    Dartmouth Sunshine Series

    Parks & Recreation will once again host the Dartmouth Sunshine Series (DSS) – an all-summer long concert and entertainment series at the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park and Sullivan’s Pond Park.

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    Secondary unit incentive grant update

    The municipality has expanded the Secondary Units Incentive Program (SUIP). Apply now for non-repayable grants of up to $13,000 per unit on your property.

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    Approach to homelessness crisis

    Learn more about efforts the municipality is taking to address the homelessness crisis in our region.

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