Halifax Transit to reduce service due to ongoing staffing issues

**** HRM Media Release Halifax Transit to reduce service due to ongoing staffing issues ​ The municipality is advising residents that, due to current staffing issues, Halifax Transit is implementing further conventional bus service reductions. Beginning Monday, February 27 Halifax Transit will be temporarily suspending service on three bus routes, making schedule adjustments to three […]

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African Heritage Month Celebrations Begin

**** CNS Media Release African Heritage Month Celebrations Begin —————————————————– A virtual celebration today, January 23, marked the launch of African Heritage Month with a provincial proclamation and poster unveiling. The month recognizes and highlights the contributions of African Nova Scotians throughout the province’s history. “The theme of African Heritage Month 2023 reminds us that […]

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Transport Canada Recall – 2023009 – BMW Motorcycles

**** Recall via Transport Canada Transport Canada Recall – 2023009 – BMW Motorcycles Issue Issue: On certain motorcycles, a sudden difference in speed between the engine and rear wheel could damage the gearbox input shaft or cause it to break. If this happens, the rear wheel could lock up while riding. Note: This type of […]

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Police Investigate Theft and Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle in Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Theft and Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle in Dartmouth At 2:13 a.m. a Halifax Regional Police responded to a theft from Kent Building Supplies, 220 Baker Driver Dartmouth.​ A van was reported leaving the business as police arrived on scene.​ Several marked police vehicles with emergency lights and siren activated […]

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(Update) Dangerous person alert: RCMP Nova Scotia searching in area of Hwy. 302 in Maccan, Cumberland County,

**** RCMP Media Release Update, 6:30 p.m.: The suspect for whom a dangerous person alert was issued a short time ago in Cumberland County is in custody. There is no threat to the public, and officers are continuing with the investigation. – Update, 6:00 p.m.: The following alert was issued throughout Cumberland County a short […]

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(ENDED) Rainfall warning in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada >>>> ENDED . Rainfall warning in effect Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. Significant rainfall is expected. Total rainfall: 25 to 40 mm Locations: Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, Lunenburg, Halifax, Guysborough, Richmond and Cape Breton counties. Time span: Beginning tonight and ending Monday evening. Remarks: Precipitation will begin as […]

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RCMP investigating fatal collision in East Bay

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigating fatal collision in East Bay On January 20, at 4:19 p.m., RCMP North East Traffic Services – Cape Breton, fire and EHS responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Hwy. 4 in East Bay. Upon arrival at the scene, officers learned that a transport truck, travelling east-bound, […]

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