Halifax Regional Police charged 33 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of October

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police release impaired driving statistics for October ​ Halifax Regional Police charged 33 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of October. ​ Of the 33 drivers, 24 were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by alcohol, six were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by […]

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Colchester County District RCMP charge man with firearms and violence related offences

**** RCMP Media Release Colchester County District RCMP charge man with firearms and violence related offences Colchester County District RCMP has charged a man with firearms and violence related offences after an incident on Ryland Ave. in Bible Hill. On November 26, 2022, at approximately 3 p.m., Colchester County District RCMP responded to a disturbance […]

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One-time Grant Provides Financial Relief for Post-Secondary Students

**** CNS Media Release One-time Grant Provides Financial Relief for Post-Secondary Students ————————————- Today, November 29, the Province is announcing additional funding to help post-secondary students with the rising cost of living. About 11,000 students who receive Nova Scotia student assistance in the 2022-23 academic year will receive a one-time payment of $550. “We know […]

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The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to attend the annual TD Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 3

**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to the annual TD Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to attend the annual TD Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Sullivan’s Pond. The event will include the following programming: 5 to 6:15 p.m. at Sullivan’s Pond​ […]

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Halifax Missing Persons Case Added to Rewards Program

**** Justice Media Release Halifax Missing Persons Case Added to Rewards Program ————————————- The missing persons case of Devon Sinclair Marsman has been added to the government’s major crimes reward program. A reward of up to $150,000 is available for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the disappearance of Devon, […]

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Special weather statement in effect 

***’ Info via Environment Canada Special weather statement in effect  Significant wind and heavy rain are expected beginning on Wednesday night. Maximum wind gusts: 80 to 100 km/h. Stronger coastal gusts possible. Total rainfall: 40 to 60 mm. Locally higher amounts possible. Locations: Nova Scotia. Time span: Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Remarks: Very strong […]

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Halifax District RCMP has arrested three people for impaired driving in less than 6 hours

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP arrest three drivers for impaired driving ​ Halifax District RCMP has arrested three people for impaired driving in less than 6 hours. ​ On November 25, at approximately 8 p.m., Halifax District RCMP observed a Nissan Altima driving erratically on First Lake Dr. in Lower Sackville and completed a traffic […]

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Police Investigate Vehicle Collision and Arrest Driver

**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Vehicle Collision and Arrest Driver At 1:38 a.m., Halifax Regional Police received a report of a Motor Vehicle Collision where a pickup truck struck a utility pole in the 100 block of Eaglewood Drive Bedford, knocking the power out in the area, and a male drive running from the […]

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My First Words cube by Placote recalled due to chemical hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada My First Words cube by Placote recalled due to chemical hazard Issue The recalled product may contain lead above the regulatory limits.   Under the Toys Regulations of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, it is illegal to import, advertise or sell toys that contains more than 90 mg/kg total lead.   Lead […]

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Halifax District RCMP are investigating a vehicle crash on Hwy. 103 in Timberlea

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP investigating vehicle crash on Hwy. 103 Halifax District RCMP are investigating a vehicle crash on Hwy. 103 in Timberlea. Today, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Halifax District RCMP, fire, and EHS responded responded to a report of a vehicle crash on Hwy. 103 in Timberlea. RCMP officers learned that a Volkswagen […]

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