Month: August 2024

Hurricane Ernesto is a Category 1 Hurricane, and forecast to enter into the Canadian Hurricane Centre Response Zone pm-Sunday, Aug 18th, and track southeast of Nova Scotia

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**** Via REMO Kings Cty Hurricane Ernesto is a Category 1 Hurricane, and forecast to enter into the Canadian Hurricane Centre Response Zone pm-Sunday, Aug 18th, and track southeast of Nova Scotia [ECCC Canadian Hurricane Centre] “The only expected impacts for Nova Scotia will be heavy surf conditions with risk of rip currents along the […]

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Repost – The Macdonald Bridge will be closed for important maintenance work this weekend

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**** Via HHB Repost – Bridge Closure Alert The Macdonald Bridge will be closed for important maintenance work this weekend. The bridge will closed to vehicles from Friday, August 16th at 7pm until Sunday, August 18th at 5:30am. The bike lane and pedestrian walkway will be open as usual! Please plan ahead and thanks for […]

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The Pirate Festival returns to Fisherman’s Cove this Sunday at noon

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The Pirate Festival returns to Fisherman’s Cove this Sunday at noon Sunday, from noon to 3pm, pirates will take over the shops at Fisherman’s Cove.  Pirates will demonstrate the use of relic sea weapons, from pistols to canons, and music and games will entertain the crowd as shops open with special treasures. 1568 Shore Road, […]

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DeWALT Battery Electric Walk Behind Lawn Mowers recalled due to risk of injury

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**** Recall via Health Canada DeWALT Battery Electric Walk Behind Lawn Mowers recalled due to risk of injury Issue If water gets into the mower’s handle support while the battery is installed, the mower can fail to shut off when the bail handle is released or start without a key, posing a laceration hazard to […]

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Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services

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**** Via HRM Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services If you recognize your missing pet, please contact Animal Services at 3-1-1 from anywhere within the municipal boundary or 1.800.835.6428 toll-free outside of the municipal boundary but within Nova Scotia. Breed: Dwarf rabbit Gender: Female Description: Black and grey Location: Salmon River Drive, […]

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Queens District RCMP will be increasing patrols in North Queens County, particularly over the next few weekends, in response to complaints about underage drivers operating off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in the area

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**** Via REMO Queens District RCMP will be increasing patrols in North Queens County, particularly over the next few weekends, in response to complaints about underage drivers operating off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in the area Over the past several weeks, officers have received numerous reports from concerned community members about minors illegally operating OHVs at high […]

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Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.

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**** Info via DNR Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. During wildfire risk season (15 March to 15 October), no domestic brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, except industrial permits. Burn restrictions are updated daily at 2:00 […]

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Public Meetings on Sackville and Little Sackville River Floodplains – Proposed Land Development Regulations

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**** HRM Media Release Public Meetings on Sackville and Little Sackville River Floodplains – Proposed Land Development Regulations The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to provide their feedback on new proposed land development regulations for the Sackville River and Little Sackville River Floodplains. The proposed regulations have been developed to carry out the recommendations […]

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