(Update) Ferry service suspended due to weather

Ferry service update Ferry service is resuming at approximately 530pm – Update via Halifax Transit Due to the weather, and for the safety of our passengers, the Halifax to Alderney service is currently paused. A shuttle will be provided commencing at 15:30 from Alderney to Halifax. A secondary bus will run in the opposite direction […]

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In photos – He’s awake! With the help of Santa and a huge crowd, Woody the Talking Christmas Tree is awake and excited to chat at Mic Mac Mall!

In photos – He’s awake! With the help of Santa and a huge crowd, Woody the Talking Christmas Tree is awake and excited to chat at Mic Mac Mall! Arriving with a HRP escorts to the mall, Santa came in to thunderous cheers! Escorted to Woody with pipes and drums and a HRFE crew, Santa […]

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Rainfall and wind warning is in effect

**** Via Environment Canada Rainfall and wind warning is in effect Rainfall warning Rain, at times heavy, is expected. Locations: eastern mainland Nova Scotia and most of Cape Breton Island. Total rainfall: 50 to 70 mm, possibly higher over the Cape Breton Highlands. Time span: intensifying this morning, continuing until early this evening. Remarks: Rain […]

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RCMP investigate after truck stolen on Nov. 20 from Greens Point Rd. in Hillside

**** RCMP Media Release Have you seen this truck? It’s a grey 2019 Ford Ranger with NS plate GFB 379 The truck was stolen on Nov. 20, between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., from Greens Point Rd. in Hillside. It has a front novelty plate that reads “Born in Cape Breton, living in exile.” Anyone with […]

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Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a serious crash following a flight from police in Pine Tree

**** RCMP Media Release Pictou County District RCMP investigating serious crash Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a serious crash following a flight from police in Pine Tree. On November 20, at approximately 9:50 p.m., RCMP officers responded to several reports of a suspected impaired driver who may be in possession of a firearm. Investigators […]

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