New Regulations for Transportation Industry on January 1

**** CNS Media Release New Regulations for Transportation Industry on January 1 ——————————————————- New regulations for commercial vehicles that will improve safety and align Nova Scotia with federal requirements will take effect January 1. In the new year, drivers of federally regulated commercial buses and trucks will need to have an electronic logging device which […]

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Digby RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Hwy. 217 in Roxville

**** RCMP Media Release Digby RCMP investigating fatal collision Digby RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Hwy. 217 in Roxville. On December 22, 2022, at approximately 8:55 a.m., Digby RCMP, fire and EHS responded to a report of a collision on Hwy. 217 in Roxville. RCMP officers learned that a pickup truck […]

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(Update) Halifax Regional Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a lost HRP badge

**** HRP Media Release Update: Halifax Regional Police officer’s badge found The Halifax Regional Police officer’s badge that was reported lost this morning has been found by the officer. We thank the public for their concern and assistance.   Halifax Regional Police officer’s badge lost ​ Halifax Regional Police are seeking the public’s assistance in […]

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Barrington RCMP has charged a man with firearms offences after an incident in Lower Clark’s Harbour

**** RCMP Media Release Barrington RCMP charge man with firearms offences Barrington RCMP has charged a man with firearms offences after an incident in Lower Clark’s Harbour. On December 20, 2022, at approximately 6 p.m., Barrington RCMP responded to a report of a man having fired shots on a property on Centreville South Side Rd. […]

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Update – Special weather statement in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada Updated Special weather statement in effect Powerful storm to bring heavy rain, strong winds and possible storm surge Friday into Saturday morning. Total rainfall: 25 to 50 mm. Locally higher amounts possible. Maximum wind gusts: 70 to 90 km/h. Stronger coastal gusts possible. Locations: Nova Scotia. Time span: Friday near […]

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Top 10 Weather Events in 2022

**** Info via Environment Canada Significant weather events in 2022 Top 10 Weather Events in 2022 1. Furious Fiona strikes Eastern Canada A remarkably slow and quiet beginning to Atlantic hurricane season changed dramatically during the final week of September with the arrival of two blockbuster historic hurricanes: billion-dollar Fiona in Canada and Ian in […]

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Nova Scotia Power to Activate Emergency Operations Centre

**** NSP Release Nova Scotia Power to Activate Emergency Operations Centre Nova Scotia Power is opening its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 10am Friday (December 23) to support response efforts ahead of the pending storm. NS Power is preparing for high winds and heavy rain across Nova Scotia, beginning in the western part of the […]

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Expect to see increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints at all times of day and night across Nova Scotia

Via RCMP Expect to see increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints at all times of day and night across Nova Scotia as RCMP NS works to help keep our roads safe this holiday season. You can help too: If you believe someone is driving impaired or is otherwise an immediate threat to public safety, please call […]

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