Wind warning in effect via Environment Canada / Freezing rain warning

**** Via Environment Canada Wind warning in effect via Environment Canada Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring. Maximum wind gusts: southwesterly up to 90 km/h. Locations: the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia from Lunenburg County to Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County, Antigonish County and Inverness County – south of Mabou. […]

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Official statement from the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters regarding the 3rd alarm fire on Agricola Street overnight

**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters Official statement from the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters regarding the 3rd alarm fire on Agricola Street overnight Our members battled extreme cold and challenging conditions while also responding to multiple other emergencies throughout the shift. Halifax Professional Fire Fighters responded to a 3rd alarm structure fire on Agricola Street overnight, […]

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Municipal overnight winter parking ban will be enforced 1 a.m. to 6 a.m., Monday, Feb. 17

**** HRM Media Release Municipal overnight winter parking ban will be enforced 1 a.m. to 6 a.m., Monday, Feb. 17 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), to allow crews […]

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Police are assisting Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency at the scene of a structure fire in the 2700 block of Agricola Street

Traffic Advisory via HRP Police are assisting Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency at the scene of a structure fire in the 2700 block of Agricola Street The following roads are currently shut down to all traffic: Robie Street between Almon Street and May Street and Agricola Street between Almon Street and McCully Street Traffic restrictions are expected to remain […]

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Unfortunately tomorrow’s Darkside Community Dip is cancelled as Lion’s Beach Park is a sheet of ice!

**** Via Darkside Dippers Unfortunately tomorrow’s Darkside Community Dip is cancelled as Lion’s Beach Park is a sheet of ice! We try to show up whatever the weather brings us but the conditions are just not safe for tomorrow’s dip. We’ll take the opportunity to have a warm, cozy Sunday for a change and be […]

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Emergency crews are on scene of a HAZMAT situation at the emergency vet clinic at Mic Mac Mall (Indigo building)

Emergency crews are on scene of a HAZMAT situation at the emergency vet clinic at Mic Mac Mall (Indigo building) Staff at the clinic reported a chemical smell. All businesses evacuated and HRFE crews are making safe the scene. It is possible that a frozen vent failed to properly vent, trapping odours inside. . . […]

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Update – Freezing rain warning in effect

**** Via Environment Canada Freezing rain warning in effect Freezing rain is expected or occurring. Duration: 4 or more hours. Time span: beginning in the southwest of the province Sunday afternoon and elsewhere Sunday night. Remarks: Snow ahead of the system will change to a brief period of ice pellets then to freezing rain. The […]

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