Free hospital parking in N.S. a relief for many, but are there enough spots? - Halifax

Free hospital parking in N.S. a relief for many, but are there enough spots? - Halifax

A new free parking protocol at Nova Scotia hospitals that begins Thursday is a huge relief for patients, visitors and staff. But some wonder if capacity concerns can be addressed.

Nova Scotia hospitals to offer free parking starting May 1

Premier Tim Houston is going ahead with an election promise to eliminate all parking fees at hospitals in Nova Scotia, amid concerns of how the plan will work in some sites in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Hospital parking now free for visitors, staff and patients

Provincial release: Patients, healthcare workers and other visitors to Nova Scotia hospitals and healthcare facilities no longer have to pay for on-site parking, effective Thursday, May 1. “We committed to eliminating fees for everyone parking at a Nova Scotia Health or IWK Health facility, and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” said Premier Tim Houston. “I […] More