Police are investigating two robberies involving the same suspect that occurred in Dartmouth last weekend

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate two robberies Police are investigating two robberies involving the same suspect that occurred in Dartmouth last weekend. On April 23 at approximately 12:25 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Needs Convenience Store located at 100 Highfield Park Drive. A man entered the store and took cigarettes and […]

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Over the weekend, Halifax District RCMP responded to two ATV crashes that resulted in serious injuries. We believe alcohol was a factor in both incidents

**** RCMP Media Release Do you drive an all-terrain-vehicle (ATV)? Over the weekend, Halifax District RCMP responded to two ATV crashes that resulted in serious injuries. We believe alcohol was a factor in both incidents. With warmer weather approaching, the Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding ATV enthusiasts to make safety a priority: • Always ride […]

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(Update) Statement via Sam Austin : Starr Park Assault/Shelter / Statement from Halifax Mutual Aid

**** Statement from Sam Austin Starr Park Assault/Shelter On Saturday, Mutual Aid Halifax dropped a pre-built shelter in Starr Park on Prince Albert Road (by the Marine Railway re-creation and Sawmill River). As usual, Mutual Aid did so without permission from HRM. The problem is Mutual Aid’s shelters aren’t safe. They have no supporting services, […]

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Pictou County District RCMP has charged two men and arrested another in relation to a theft of copper

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge two men and arrest another for theft of copper Pictou County District RCMP has charged two men and arrested another in relation to a theft of copper on School Rd. in Sutherlands River. On April 16, 2022, Pictou County District RCMP responded to a break and enter at a […]

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Police charge man for assault causing bodily harm

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for assault causing bodily harm ​ Police have charged a man in relation to an assault causing bodily harm that occurred in Dartmouth earlier today. ​ At approximately 7 a.m. police responded to a report of an assault in progress in the area of Starr Park on Prince […]

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Halifax District RCMP has charged a man for impaired driving after he tried to evade police on St. Margarets Bay Rd. in Upper Tantallon

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge man trying to evade police for impaired driving Halifax District RCMP has charged a man for impaired driving after he tried to evade police on St. Margarets Bay Rd. in Upper Tantallon. On April 24,​ shortly before 1 a.m., Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of a man driving […]

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Police have charged two drivers with driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit today

**** HRP Media Release Police charge two drivers for stunting ​ Police have charged two drivers with driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit today. ​ At approximately 9:45 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed two vehicles travelling at a high rate of speed on Joseph Howe Drive in […]

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Municipality launches new online dashboard: Strategic Performance Snapshot

**** HRM Media Release Municipality launches new online dashboard: Strategic Performance Snapshot ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is marking the launch of its Strategic Performance Snapshot – a new online dashboard showcasing the municipality’s progress as it delivers on the priorities of Regional Council and the administration. ​ The Strategic Performance Snapshot provides an online […]

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HRFE and HRP salutes its volunteers ​

**** HRFE Release It’s National Volunteer Week! We’re proud of our 500 volunteers that support their community in the most challenging circumstances. They offer support day and night to ensure a safer Halifax Regional Municipality. To learn more about volunteering with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency visit halifax.ca/firevolunteers This week we also recognize the many […]

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