Schedule Disruptions on Monday, February 2, 2026: Delays, Closures, Cancellations
The Nor’Easter storm that swept through the region on February 2, 2026, has significantly disrupted schedules. Various schools, universities, and municipal services have announced delays, closures, and cancellations in response to the severe weather conditions.
School Closures and Delays
In the Halifax region, several educational institutions have altered their schedules:
- HRCE schools: Bay View High, Eastern Shore Consolidated, and Marine Drive are closed. Other HRCE schools will open two hours late.
- CCRCE schools, which include Cumberland County, Colchester County, and Pictou County, are closed for the day.
- Strait Regional Centre for Education: All classes are cancelled.
- Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre of Education has closed all schools and worksites.
University Schedule Changes
Major universities in the area have also adjusted their opening times:
- Dalhousie University: Halifax campuses open at 10 a.m., Truro campus at 12 p.m.
- Saint Mary’s University: Delayed opening until 10 a.m.
- NSCC campuses (Akerley, Ivany, Institute of Technology): Opening at 11:30 a.m.
- Mount Saint Vincent University: Delayed until 12 p.m.
- NSCAD: All campuses open at noon.
- Atlantic School of Theology: Opening delayed until 11:30 a.m.
Municipal Services Adjustments
Municipal offices have also been impacted:
- All municipal offices, including Planning & Development and Customer Service Centres, will open at 10 a.m.
- Essential services, including 311 and winter operations, will continue to function.
- Halifax Transit is operating with snow routes, and ferry services remain unaffected, apart from a 30-minute delay to the Alderney ferry.
- Solid waste collection will proceed as planned, but residents are advised to place waste outside after 7 a.m.
Support for Homeless Individuals
During this harsh weather, the municipality is prioritizing support for those experiencing homelessness:
- The After-Hours Individualized Mobile Engagement (AIM) team has engaged with homeless individuals, offering shelter options and warm supplies.
- The Province of Nova Scotia has increased shelter capacity to ensure individuals have safe options during the storm.
- Emergency shelters are available and will remain open throughout the storm for individuals in need.
For ongoing updates on services and additional closures, residents are encouraged to stay informed through their respective service providers. The situation remains fluid, and further announcements may follow as conditions evolve.
