Todays weather for the Halifax area
Cloudy with a chance of showers and breezy today with a high of 5c Cloudy tonight with a chance of rain showers or flurries and breezy with a low of 2c...
(Update) New ferry closure
New ferry closure Via Halifax Transit Ferry is suspended due to deteriorating conditions in the harbour; the 18:30 departure from Alderney is cancelled. Shuttle service will begin departing Halifax at 18:45 and from Alderney at 19:00 until further advised. We apologize for the inconvenience...
Traffic Advisory – North St
Traffic Advisory North to Windsor and some surrounding area closed by police due to blowing construction debris. Update when available...
(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...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
A wind and rainfall warning is in effect via Environment Canada Rain, at times heavy, today and windy with a risk of thundershowers this morning and high of 10c Rain ending this evening then a chance of showers tonight and windy with a low of 2c...
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...
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...
Wind warning in effect
**** Via Environment Canada Wind warning in effect Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring. Maximum wind gusts: 90 km/h along the Atlantic coast. Locations: Halifax County and eastern Nova Scotia. Time span: early Saturday morning until early Saturday evening. Remarks: Easterly winds will increase tonight and peak in strength along the...
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...
Traffic Delay – Spryfield Santa Claus Parade
**** Via HRM Traffic Delay – Spryfield Santa Claus Parade Location: Beginning on Punch Bowl Drive and ending at Spryfield Mall Date: Sunday, Nov. 24 Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Details: This traffic delay is to facilitate the Spryfield Santa Claus Parade. Traffic impact: The parade will begin on Punch Bowl Drive, move right onto Herring Cove...