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While police did not provide an estimate on the size of the crowd or say how many people have been arrested, they say officers were focusing on community safety and quality-of-life issues.

They say neighbourhood disturbances could result in charges, including criminal ones.

Last month, Dalhousie University and the Halifax Regional Municipality announced the launch of a joint task force to address unsanctioned street gatherings in the city's south end.

A September news release from the university said the task force would help improve planning, coordination, communications and safety responses to these events.

This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published Oct. 1, 2023.