Update – Wind, Rainfall, Storm surge warnings in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada Updated – ENDED Rainfall warning in effect Rain, heavy at times is expected. Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm with higher amounts locally. Locations: most of Nova Scotia. Time span: rain will spread from west to east, reaching Cape Breton by this evening. Rain will end overnight tonight across most […]

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Police have charged a man and a woman after a search in Halifax in related to a firearms investigation

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man and woman with firearms charges ​ Police have charged a man and a woman after a search in Halifax yesterday related to a firearms investigation. ​ Yesterday morning, investigators from the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, along with members of the Emergency Response Team […]

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UPDATE: Colchester County District RCMP lay charges in serious collision investigation from July 2022

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Colchester County District RCMP lay charges in serious collision investigation from July 2022 ​ Colchester County District RCMP has laid charges in relation to a serious collision investigation from July 2022 in Lower Economy. ​ On July 24, 2022, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Colchester County District RCMP, Cumberland County District […]

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Weekly Traffic Advisories (Dec 23)

Weekly Traffic Advisories (Dec 23) 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.   **** Municipal Release Traffic Delay – Barrington Street ​ Location: Barrington Street directly underneath […]

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With the 2023 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championships coming to the city, HRP is providing some tips in relation to the crowds expected in downtown Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Police provide tips in relation to expected downtown crowds ​ With the 2023 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championships coming to the city, Halifax Regional Police (HRP) is providing some tips in relation to the crowds expected in downtown Halifax over the holidays. ​ HRP will have officers performing traffic control […]

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The new Summer Street parkade at the QEII Health Sciences Centre Halifax Infirmary will be open and available to the public beginning on January 3, 2023

**** NSHA Media Release The new Summer Street parkade at the QEII Health Sciences Centre Halifax Infirmary will be open and available to the public beginning on January 3, 2023. Construction is still underway to connect the new parkade pedway to the hospital, therefore, it is recommended that individuals with limited mobility continue to use […]

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Halifax District RCMP welcomes new officer in charge

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP welcomes new officer in charge ​ Halifax District RCMP is under new leadership with the appointment of Chief Superintendent Jeffrey Christie to Officer in Charge. ​ With 25 years of service in the Maritimes, 12 in Nova Scotia, C/Supt. Christie is pleased to be back on Canada’s east […]

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Rainfall and Wind warning in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada Wind warning in effect Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring. Maximum wind gusts: 90 km/h. Locations: Nova Scotia. Time span: beginning in western Nova Scotia Friday afternoon reaching Cape Breton near midnight. Remarks: The strong winds will end from west to east across the mainland Friday […]

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