Month: March 2021

Halifax Regional Police issued 108 tickets for speeding and other motor vehicle-related offences this week throughout the region.

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**** HRP Media Release Police issue 108 tickets for speeding and other vehicle offences Halifax Regional Police issued 108 tickets for speeding and other motor vehicle-related offences this week throughout the region. Members from the HRP Traffic Unit issued 108 summary offence tickets over the last four days: 53 for speeding; 54 for other offences […]

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Overnight Parking Ban will be enforced 1-6 a.m., March 20

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**** HRM Media Release Overnight Parking Ban will be enforced 1-6 a.m., March 20  Please be advised that the municipal overnight winter parking ban will​ be enforced overnight from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. to allow crews to properly clear the streets and sidewalks. ​ Vehicles must be off municipal streets during the hours noted […]

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Children’s Jewellery from Baluchon Accessoires recalled due to lead and cadmium in excess of allowable limits

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**** Recall via Health Canada Children’s Jewellery from Baluchon Accessoires recalled due to lead and cadmium in excess of allowable limits Common name: Junior girls’ necklaces with button and bird charm pendants and matching bracelet Product description: This recall involves the Junior girls’ necklaces with button and bird charm pendants (style: 1236) and the bracelets to match […]

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Halifax Regional Police are investigating two suspicious circumstances incidents that occurred in Halifax

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**** HRP Media Release Police investigating suspicious circumstances ​ Halifax Regional Police are investigating two suspicious circumstances incidents that occurred early this morning in Halifax. ​ At 12:09 a.m. police responded to a report that a resident had observed a man on the fire escape outside their residence on Victoria Road. The man left the […]

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Atlantic hurricane name changes

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**** Info via Environment Canada Atlantic hurricane name changes On March 17, the World Meteorological Organization’s Hurricane Committee announced the retirement of the names Dorian (2019) and Laura, Eta and Iota (2020) from the existing rotating lists of Atlantic names, because of the death and destruction they had caused. It was also decided that the Greek alphabet would not be used in […]

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Municipal service updates for winter storm

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**** HRM Media Release Municipal service updates for winter storm Crews are active in all areas and are applying de-icing materials. Streets, sidewalks and bike lanes are snow covered, and residents are reminded to use caution while travelling. The following are updates on municipal services: Solid Waste Due to the weather and road conditions, collection […]

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Weekly Traffic Advisories (Mar 19th)

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**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (Mar 19th) Note:  Each week the local listings are expanded and updated.  During the week new and updated tasks are added.  Every week a new post is started with fresh info but previous posts may be still valid. Provincial  / Municipal HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Dillmans Bridge, Meaghers GrantDillmans […]

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Police Investigate Weapons call – Dartmouth

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**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Weapons call – Dartmouth At 10:30 p.m. 18 March, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a male sprayed Bear Spray in the 0-100 Block of Albro Lake Road Dartmouth.​ Two suspects armed with bear spray entered an apartment and assaulted an adult male inside.​ The suspects fled in dark […]

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(Ended) Snowfall warning in effect via Environment Canada

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**** Info via Environment Canada ENDED Snowfall warning in effect via Environment Canada Significant snowfall expected today. Accumulation: 15 to 25 cm. Location: Central and eastern Nova Scotia. Remarks: Snow, at times heavy, will end this afternoon. The highest accumulations will be over eastern most areas of the province. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating […]

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