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HALIFAX:<\/strong> Sustainability and climate action is being prioritized by the host committee for the JUNOS in Halifax in the planning and execution of JUNOS celebrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This aligns with HalifACT: Acting on Climate Together<\/em><\/a> \u2013 the municipality\u2019s ambitious, long-term climate action plan and its commitment to reduce emissions, switch to clean and reliable energy sources and prepare communities and infrastructure for current and future climate impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some initiatives include encouraging sustainable transportation to and from music venues, waste reduction and installing music-themed bike racks at key arts venues across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”188″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”31″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n The municipality will also be sponsoring the HalifACT Climate Stage \u2013 a net-zero stage powered offering free programming for all ages throughout the JUNOS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The HalifACT Climate Stage is located at the Halifax Central Library and will be powered by 10 pedal-powered bike generators and solar power provided by Star Power Atlantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Free bicycle tune-ups will also be available for attendees, provided by the Ecology Action Centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a full list of programming, visit: halifax.ca\/junos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”34″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”92″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sustainable transportation options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Residents are encouraged to explore sustainable transportation options when travelling to JUNOS event venues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The municipality has highlighted some key transit and bike routes. For more information, visit: halifax.ca\/junos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The municipality will also be offering a free, hop-on-hop-off JUNOS Express shuttle bus service between music venues. The shuttle will be operating during the following times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, Mar. 22 \u2013 5:30 p.m. to midnight<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, Mar. 23 \u2013 Noon to midnight<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, Mar. 24 \u2013 Noon to midnight<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”103″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”71″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Alderney ferry will run for one additional hour daily between Friday, Mar. 22 and Sunday, Mar. 24. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The final trip from the Halifax Ferry Terminal will be departing at 1:30 a.m. each day, and the final trip from Alderney Ferry Terminal will be departing at 1:45 a.m. each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There will also be a shuttle running from the Sackville Transit Terminal (7 Walker Avenue, Lower Sackville) and the Portland Hills Transit Terminal (651 Portland Hills Drive, Dartmouth) to Downtown Halifax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The shuttle will be operating during the following times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, Mar. 23 \u2013 3 p.m. to midnight (with the last trip leaving downtown at midnight)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, Mar. 24 \u2013 3 p.m. to midnight (with the last trip leaving downtown at midnight)<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”102″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”169″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Live and local entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There will be numerous events<\/a> throughout the region during the JUNOS<\/a> \u2013 including the free JUNO Block Party<\/a> presented by FACTOR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For three nights, the JUNO Block Party will feature a diverse range of Canadian talent and emerging artists, all taking place in the Foundation North Parking Lot (next to Waterfront Warehouse, 1549 Lower Water Street). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Doors open at 6 p.m. each night, with the show beginning at 7 p.m. All events are 19+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, Mar. 22<\/strong>: Five-time JUNO nominee TALK and Breakthrough Group of the Year Nominee Good Kid make their live Halifax debuts \u2013 alongside Dizzy and rising star, Nova Scotian alt-pop artist Maggie Andrew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, Mar. 23<\/strong>: We will be closing the JUNO Block Party series with a country-themed night, featuring JUNO nominees James Barker Band, with Tyler Joe Miller, Dave Sampson, SACHA<\/a> and special guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”105″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate group=”7″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Traffic impacts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Residents are advised of numerous traffic impacts on Saturday, Mar. 23 and Sunday, Mar. 24 to facilitate the 2024 JUNO Awards ceremony at the Scotiabank Centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n