A spokesperson for Uber said the announcement by the province means "Halifax is now open for ridesharing." 

Lloyd Hines wants to ensure Nova Scotians will remain safe if the ferry between Yarmouth, N.S., and Bar Harbor, Maine, launches for its first commercial season. 

The ferry service, operated by Bay Ferries Ltd. and known as the CAT, will not be operating daily crossings when the season is scheduled to begin.

The province announced the decision on Tuesday, saying it meant the construction of a new outpatient centre was one step closer to reality.

Since November 2019, the Dillman Bridge on Wyse Road has been out of commission -- removed by the province after suffering irreparable damage in a truck accident.

Documents released through access to information show at least two ministers and the premier's chief of staff are still using personal email accounts at work.

Hines says a storm last November that forced a temporary shutdown of the highway prompted the decision.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal released its five-year highway plan Wednesday, which commits $300 million in investments this year.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lloyd Hines didn't say when the plans changed, telling reporters that it's been under consideration since April.

"This is a significant step in preparing the hospital site for construction of modern, state-of-the-art health-care facilities," said Infrastructure Renewal Minister Lloyd Hines.