Much of Halifax still snowed-in as cancellations continue

It’s officially the last full day of winter, but the season is refusing to loosen its icy grip on Nova Scotia.

Haligonians continue to dig out from the biggest storm of the year.

News 95.7 meteorologist Richard Zurawski said this snow dump was in the same league as the legendary White Juan.

“The total snowfall amount recorded at the Halifax airport came in at about 45-50 centimetres,” he said.  “In and around the Halifax-Dartmouth-Bedford region, we have reliable reports that give us about 60 to 70 millimetres of water equivalent.”

Zurawski said that equates to about 60 to 70 centimetres of snow.

He said Halifax ended up the with the heaviest snowfall in the province.

Municipal officials say cleaning up all that mess could take weeks.

The say at this point, the aim is to get the city cleaned up for the morning commute on Monday, March 23rd.

 

CANCELLATIONS:

 

TRANSPORTATION:

-No parking on streets in HRM until further notice, update coming at 4 p.m.

-Halifax Transit Bus & Access-A-Bus services suspended Thursday morning, decision on afternoon and evening services expected by noon; ferry service resumes

-Many flights at Halifax Stanfield International Airport are delayed or cancelled, check website for more info

-Kings Transit plans to start running routes at 8 a.m.

-Pictou Causeway closed, re-assessed at daylight

-Canso Causeway closed to high-sided vehicles, re-assessed at daylight

-LaHave ferry remains out of service, awaiting some minor repairs

 

HEALTH CARE:

-IWK Health Centre advises parents to call before heading out for an appointment

 

SCHOOLS AND CLASSES:

-MSVU closed for the rest of the day

-SMU will remain closed for the rest of the day

-Dalhousie’s Halifax campus closed for the rest of the day, Truro opens at noon

-University of King’s College closed for the rest of the day

-NSCAD will remain closed until at least 1 p.m.

-Many NSCC campuses closed, including Metro campuses (Akerley, IT, Waterfront)

-StFX will be closed until 5a.m. Friday

-St. John Ambulance classes in HRM and Trenton are cancelled today

 

CHILDCARE:

-Due to the storm and the CFB Halifax closure, the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre in Shearwater and Halifax will be closed, including both Day Cares

-All locations of St. Joseph’s Children’s Centre will be closed

 

SERVICES AND PROGRAMS:

-Thursday collection of garbage, organics, and recyclables is postponed until the next regular collection day on Thursday, April 2.  Municipality will double the regular allowable garbage bag limit on that day.

-Halifax Public Libraries says all branches and departments will stay closed today

-Canada Games Centre has a delayed opening of 8:30 a.m.

-All municipal recreation facilities, including rinks and pools, will delay opening until at least noon, morning programs cancelled

– Due to the storm and the CFB Halifax closure for tomorrow, the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre in Shearwater and Halifax will be closed, including both Day Cares

-Halifax Water offices will delay opening until noon today

-Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia’s Halifax office plans to open at noon, will reassess decision at 11 a.m.

-Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia has a delayed opening of 10 a.m.

 

MAJOR BUSINESSES:

-Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market will remain closed

-Other businesses may be closed today, it’s best to call ahead

 

GOVERNMENT:

-CFB Halifax, including Shearwater, Windsor Park and Willow Park, closed, parking lots open to public to facilitate snow removal

-Provincial government offices in Cape Breton County, Richmond, Victoria, Hants, and Halifax counties, including Halifax Metro will delay opening until 10 a.m.

-Provincial government offices in Pictou, Colchester, Cumberland, Antigonish, Guysborough, and Inverness counties will delay opening until noon, conditions reassessed at 11 a.m.

-Municipal Offices in Annapolis Royal & Lawrencetown will delay opening until 10 a.m.

-Department of Fisheries and Oceans offices in Metro Halifax are closed until 10 a.m. today

 

OTHER:

-Maritime Museum of the Atlantic delayed opening, today’s hours are 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

-The Discovery Centre will postpone opening at 1 p.m.

-Downtown Halifax Business Commission has cancelled “Taxes and HR for Small Businesses” and “Sidewalk Cafe Info Meeting” sessions

-Farrell Hall will be closed, AGM cancelled

-Shubenacadie Wildlife Park closed today, they plan to resume March Break programming tomorrow