For a second day in a row, Nova Scotians began to dig out after a strong winter storm began moving through the region late Sunday.

This has prompted several cancellations or closures in many communities.

Schools

All HRCE Schools closed, offices delayed by 2 hrs

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education closed

South Shore Regional Centre for Education schools and offices closed

Tri County Regional Centre for Education schools closed

Strait Regional Centre for Education schools and offices closed

All CCRCE schools (Cumberland County, Colchester County, Pictou County and the Municipality of East Hants) will be closed

Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education schools closed

Dalhousie University’s Halifax and Truro campus, and the University of King’s College, will delay opening until 12 p.m. due to weather

Saint Mary’s University campus will delay opening until 12 p.m.

MSVU – delaying opening until 12 p.m.

NSCC – All Halifax-area campuses are closed along with most of its campuses around the province with the exception of the Valley and Kingstec.

Halifax Transit

Snow routes for Halifax Transit buses are expected to continue to be in effect on Jan. 27. Passengers should expect delays and allow extra time to arrive at their destination.

Access-a-bus service is also expected to be delayed.

There are currently no impacts to ferry service, beyond the ongoing 30-minute service disruption for the Alderney ferry.

Service disruptions will be announced as needed via @hfxtransit.bsky.social on Bluesky and our website.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport

Officials recommending passengers check with their airlines before heading out to the airport.

Solid Waste

Curbside collection of solid waste for Jan. 27, is planned to continue as scheduled. For Jan. 27 collection, residents are askedto not place waste curbside until the morning to allow for snow clearing operations to continue overnight.

The Otter Lake Waste Facility, Materials Recycling Facility and Organics Management Facility will be open.

Municipal offices  

All municipal offices, including in-person Planning & Development permit offices and Customer Service Centres, are delaying opening until 10 a.m., Jan. 27. If there are additional delays or closures, the municipality will provide an update.

Employees who can work from home are being asked to do so.  

All essential services, as well as 311, winter operations and Halifax Transit are maintaining operations.  

Regional Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 27 will proceed as scheduled.

Parks & Recreation 

Most municipally-owned and operated recreation facilities will be open as scheduled on Jan. 27. Residents are encouraged to call their local recreation centre to confirm if it is open.

The Halifax Public Gardens will be closed in the morning on Jan. 27 and will be reassessed depending on the weather conditions.