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Halifax transit to suspend bus, ferry service by noon on Saturday ahead of Dorian

A pedestrian braves heavy rain in Halifax on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan

Halifax Transit will pull their bus and ferry services offline at noon on Saturday ahead of hurricane Dorian’s arrival in the region. 

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The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) released its decision on Friday afternoon. Halifax Transit says their services have a tentative resumption date no earlier than noon on Sunday, Sept. 8.

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An update on the decision will be provided by the municipality on Sunday morning.

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The decision by Halifax Transit is only one of many municipal services the HRM says will be affected by the storm.

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Municipal splash pads, the Emera Oval and Centennial Pool will all be closed on Saturday with the pool being closed on Sunday as well.

READ MORE: Cancellations begin as Dorian moves toward Canada’s East Coast

The Youth Live Enviro Depot originally scheduled for Sept. 7 has also been canceled.

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