(Update) East Hants District RCMP has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man in connection with an incident in Elmsdale in September 2023

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Gregory Allen Barr, 38, of Mill Village, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested. Barr is being held in custody and will appear in Truro Provincial Court on October 3. The RCMP would like to thank the […]

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Lunenburg District RCMP charge man in dangerous driving incident

**** RCMP Media Release Lunenburg District RCMP charge man in dangerous driving incident Lunenburg District RCMP has charged a man in a dangerous driving incident in Lunenburg County. On September 28, 2023, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a report of a driving complaint on Hwy. 103 in Chester. RCMP officers learned […]

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UPDATE: Digby RCMP arrest three people in investigation relating to assault on wharf

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Digby RCMP arrest three people in investigation relating to assault on wharf Digby RCMP has arrested three people relating to an investigation of an assault that occurred on a wharf in Weymouth North. On August 2, 2023, Digby RCMP responded to a report of an assault and a theft at […]

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(Update) Update: Missing Person Located

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing Person Located The 18-year-old woman whom police requested the public’s assistance in locating on September29 has been located and was safe. We thank the public and the media for their concern and assistance. We ask you to consider removing associated name and images from your social media.

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Weekly Traffic Advisories (Sept 29) 

Weekly Traffic Advisories (Sept 29)  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 – Hammonds Plains Road Location: Hammonds Plains Road, […]

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New Rules for Off-Highway Vehicles in Effect

**** Public Works Release New Rules for Off-Highway Vehicles in Effect ———————————————————- A pilot project that allows off-highway vehicles (OHVs) to access trails and services via designated road shoulders and roadways will become permanent today, September 29. “After a successful pilot project, off-highway vehicle operators have demonstrated they can use their vehicles safely and responsibly […]

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(Update) Breaking – Police presence in Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Update: Police presence in Dartmouth this morning Halifax Regional Police were on scene at a residence on Canso Lane earlier this morning in relation to a weapons call. Investigators found that there was no threat to public safety. Officers are no longer on scene. Police presence in Dartmouth Halifax Regional Police […]

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Hurricane Juan made landfall in Halifax on September 29, 2003

Hurricane Juan made landfall in Halifax on September 29, 2003 Hurricane Juan made landfall in Halifax on September 29, 2003 It hit as a category two hurricane late night and caused significant damage and power outages, as well as the death of a paramedic on September 29, 2003 **** Info via Environment Canada Hurricane Juan […]

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Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons call in Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Police respond to weapons call Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons call in Dartmouth. At approximately 12:48 PM, police received a call of possible gun shots, officers arrived on scene in the area of the 100 block of Caledonia Road, Dartmouth, and located indications of a residence being shot at.  […]

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