Category: Traffic & Weather

**** RCMP Media Release Lunenburg District RCMP investigating fatal collision  On September​ 29,​ 2022, at approximately​ 3:40 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP, fire and EHS responded to a report of a head-on collision between a sedan and SUV on Highway 10 in Pinehurst. While on their way to the scene, officers learned the sedan was on […]

**** NSP Release NS Power Hurricane Fiona Update As restoration efforts continue across the province, NS Power recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.   It’s an important day across Canada as we raise awareness and honour the healing journey of residential school survivors. The damage from Fiona has been extreme with the most […]

**** HHB Release HALIFAX HARBOUR BRIDGES WEEKEND BRIDGE CLOSURES FOR FALL 2022 One of the two bridges crossing Halifax harbour will be closed during each of the next six weekends to allow for necessary maintenance.   Five of the closures, including the Thanksgiving weekend, will impact the Macdonald Bridge. One will close the MacKay Bridge.  HHB […]

**** HRM Media Release Municipal post-storm update – September 29, 3:30 p.m. ​ Thursday, September 29, 2022 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates and impacts to municipal services as a result of Hurricane Fiona. Safety at home The municipality is aware that there are several residents who have […]

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 ReleaseU PDATE: This work will continue on Friday, September 20 from […]

**** NSP Release NS Power Hurricane Fiona Update Storm response efforts continue to ramp up as more crews and damage assessors arrive to support teams in the Northeast region and Cape Breton. The focus continues to be on getting to those hardest hit areas in order to assess the damage, rebuild and repair lines and […]

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 . . . . .    

**** HRM Media Release Municipal post-storm update – September 28, 2 p.m. The​ Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates and impacts to municipal services as a result of Hurricane Fiona. Tree waste clearing, catch basins and drop off locations Motorists are reminded to avoid non-essential travel as crews are working around […]

**** NSP Media Release NS Power Hurricane Fiona Update Crews are gaining more access to some of the hardest hit areas, as restoration efforts continue across the province This is a huge undertaking. Together with the Canadian Armed Forces, Department of Natural Resources and other support personnel, roads are being cleared and access to hard […]

‘*** HRM Media Release Municipal post-storm update – September 27, 3:30 p.m. ​ The​ Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates and impacts to municipal services as a result of Hurricane Fiona. Tree waste clearing, catch basins and drop off locations Motorists are reminded to avoid non-essential travel as crews are working […]