Rainfall warning in effect  / Special weather statement continues

**** Info via Environment Canada Rainfall warning in effect  Rain, at times heavy, is expected. Total rainfall: 50 to 65 mm. Locations: Halifax Metro and south shore, including Yarmouth. Time span: beginning tonight and intensifying Monday morning. Remarks: The rain will be heavy at times. Travel may become difficult on area highways. Heavy downpours can […]

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School violence on the rise according to Nova Scotia’s teachers

**** NSTU Release School violence on the rise according to Nova Scotia’s teachers Approximately 87 per cent of Nova Scotia teachers and educational specialists believe that school violence has increased since 2018, according to a recent NSTU membership survey. Similarly, 92 per cent of those surveyed say they’ve witnessed violence first hand at school, while […]

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The execution of a search warrant in Bridgewater recently has resulted in three individuals facing charges

**** Bridgewater Police Release Search warrant leads to multiple charges The execution of a search warrant in Bridgewater recently has resulted in three individuals facing charges. On Thursday, April 20, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU), Criminal Intelligence Services Nova Scotia (CISNS), and Bridgewater Police Service executed a […]

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Colchester County District RCMP is investigating after a green laser was pointed towards an aircraft flying over the Five Islands area

**** RCMP Media Release Colchester County District RCMP investigating laser pointed at aircraft incident Colchester County District RCMP is investigating after a green laser was pointed towards an aircraft flying over the Five Islands area. This morning, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a small two seater plane was flying at 6,500 feet and travelling near the Five […]

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3 years ago today, we lost 6 members of our team in the tragic accident of helicopter “Stalker 22″

Via HMCS Fredericton 3 years ago today, we lost 6 members of our team in the tragic accident of helicopter “Stalker 22”. This morning our Ship’s Company paid tribute to our fallen sister and brothers in arms while deployed in the Mediterranean on Op REASSURANCE. We remember: Captain Brenden MacDonald Captain Kevin Hagen Captain Maxime […]

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Special Weather Statement in effect 

**** Info via Environment Canada Special Weather Statement in effect  Strong southeasterly winds and a period of heavy rain are expected on Monday. Total rainfall: 30 to 40 mm, possibly more in areas of heaviest rain. Strongest wind gusts: 70 to 80 km/h, possibly higher in exposed areas. Time span: beginning overnight Sunday in Yarmouth […]

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Provincial Burn Restrictions for April 29, 2023 2:00 pm to April 30, 2023 8:00 am.

**** Info via DNR Provincial Burn Restrictions for April 29, 2023 2:00 pm to April 30, 2023 8:00 am. Burning restrictions by county also available by toll free phone line, recorded message updated daily: 1-855-564-2876(BURN) Burning Rules And Regulations In HRM ** Release Burning Rules and Regulations in HRM  

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Police have charged two men and a woman after a search of a residence in Bedford

**** HRP Media Release Police charge three people in relation to search Police have charged two men and a woman after a search of a residence in Bedford last night. At approximately 8:45 p.m., members of the Quick Response Unit and the Emergency Response Team conducted a traffic stop on the Bedford Highway in relation […]

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