Field notes
Guides, tips, and updates on how to actually get things fixed in Halifax.
If you left an email when you filed a SolveHFX report, you'll now get notified automatically when it moves to "in progress" or "resolved" — no need to keep checking the tracking page.
SolveHFX reports are now available as a public, filterable open-data export — CSV or JSON, no login required. Built for residents, journalists, and anyone who wants to dig into the numbers themselves.
Learn how to report dangerous, damaged, or fallen trees on Halifax streets and in HRM parks — what counts as an emergency, and how to get a crew out fast.
How to report overflowing public garbage bins, missed recycling pickup, and litter buildup in HRM parks and streets.
CBC News covered SolveHFX — the free tool that lets Halifax residents snap a photo and route a civic report to HRM 311 and their district councillor in about 60 seconds. Here's the story, the milestone, and what's next.
SolveHFX is approaching 50 civic issue reports across HRM. Here's what just shipped — smarter AI photo analysis, a live issue map, councillor scorecards, and a new system that retires resolved issues automatically.
Step-by-step guide to reporting potholes in Halifax Regional Municipality. Learn the fastest way to get potholes fixed on your street — whether it's an HRM road or a provincial highway.
Report graffiti in Halifax to HRM 311 and get it removed. Learn which graffiti gets priority and how to speed up removal.
Report broken streetlights in Halifax to HRM. Learn how to identify which streetlights need repair and get them fixed fast.
Report illegal dumping sites in Halifax. Learn how to report unsafe waste and get HRM to clean it up quickly.
Report abandoned cars and vehicles in Halifax. Learn how to get unregistered, broken-down vehicles removed from your street.
Downtown Halifax potholes damage cars and disrupt traffic. Report downtown potholes fast with SolveHFX.
Bedford Highway potholes and road damage. Report to the right authority and get repairs fast.
Report street flooding, water pooling, and drainage issues to HRM. Learn how to report before major storms.
Report broken sidewalks, lifted pavement, and trip hazards in Halifax. Get repairs fast and prevent injuries.
South End Halifax has the most graffiti tagging. Report and get rapid removal from HRM.
North End Halifax potholes on Gottingen, Barrington, and residential streets. Report and get repairs fast.
Report excessive noise to Halifax HRM. Learn which noises HRM responds to and how long resolution takes.
Report broken bus shelters, damaged benches, and unsafe bus stops in Halifax. Get repairs fast.
Dartmouth potholes on Portland Street, Windmill Road, and Highway 111. Fast reporting and repair guide.
Comparing SolveHFX to SeeClickFix. Learn why SolveHFX is better for reporting civic issues in Halifax.
Why reporting potholes, graffiti, and other civic issues matters. Learn how your report drives real change in Halifax.
Timeline for pothole repairs in Halifax. Learn HRM response times and how to speed up repairs.
Streetlight outages in Halifax. Report broken lights and get them fixed fast.
Report illegal signs, advertising, and signage violations in Halifax.
Report neglected properties, code violations, and property standards issues to HRM.
Report broken bike lanes, potholes in bike routes, and cycling hazards in Halifax.
Report broken public washrooms, sanitation issues, and facility problems to HRM.
Report waterfront pollution, debris, and environmental issues in Halifax.
Fastest way to get a pothole repaired in Halifax. Strategies that work.
Spring 2026 brings peak pothole season in Halifax. Report and track potholes in real-time.
Comparing SolveHFX to FixMyStreet. Why SolveHFX is optimized for Halifax residents.
Complete guide to contacting your Halifax district councillor. Escalate civic issues directly.
Report Halifax Transit service complaints, delays, and driver issues.
Report illegal parking, blocked access, and parking violations in Halifax.
Understanding the role of district councillors in civic issue escalation. When to use 311 vs contacting your councillor.
Understanding which authority maintains which roads in Halifax. How SolveHFX routes reports correctly.
Guidelines for responsible civic reporting. How to report issues without wasting tax dollars or training HRM to ignore reports.
Data on Halifax councillor responsiveness. Which councillors respond fastest and why it matters.
How SolveHFX compares to Calgary's civic reporting tool. Why Halifax residents get a better experience.
How to use the interactive map to see reported issues, add verification, and track pothole repairs in Halifax.