Wildfire season begins March 15 / Burning Rules and Regulations in HRM 

**** HRM Media Release Wildfire season begins March 15 Wildfire season runs from March 15 to Oct. 15. While burning restrictions are in effect year-round, additional restrictions are in effect during wildfire season. Fire safety is key to protecting your home and community. Follow these tips every time you make an outdoor fire: Always check […]

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Update: Charges sworn after child stabbed in downtown Halifax

***** HRP Media Release Update: Charges sworn after child stabbed in downtown Halifax           The suspect in a stabbing that occurred in downtown Halifax yesterday will appear in court this morning. Elliott Chorny, 19, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court this morning to face charges of attempted murder and […]

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Municipality lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban

**** Via HRM Municipality lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban has been lifted in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central. Crews are active in all areas and are applying de-icing materials. The majority of main […]

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RCMP Halifax is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Damon Rees, 30, of Lower Sackville, is wanted and facing charges of: Aggravated Assault Assault by Choking Breach of Probation Rees is described as 5-foot-7, […]

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UPDATE: Woman wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Woman wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Jessica Carolanne Leroy, 28, from Middle Sackville, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant was located and safely arrested yesterday. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media.

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(Update) GAS LEAK IN THE AREA,LOOKING FOR EVERYONE TO CLOSE THEIR WINDOWS AND STAY OUT OF THE AREA

**** Via HRP Traffic Advisory Update  All streets affected by the gas leak on Almon Street have now been reopened. – GAS LEAK IN THE AREA,LOOKING FOR EVERYONE TO CLOSE THEIR WINDOWS AND STAY OUT OF THE AREA. IMPACTED AREA: FROM YOUNG TO NORTH,FROM WINDSOR TO AGRIGOLA. – Traffic Advisory Halifax Regional Police is assisting […]

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Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Activity

**** Via REMO Kings Cty Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Activity 🌀 Hurricane Milton remains a catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane, forecast to make landfall on the Florida Gulf coast late tonight as a dangerous Major Hurricane ** no forecast impact to Atlantic Canada ** 🌀 Hurricane Leslie could strengthen some more today,  moving northwestward, forecast to turn […]

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13th Annual Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia Athletes

**** Info via LETR Torch Run Truck Convoy 2024 Announcing our 13th Annual Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia Athletes! Saturday, September 21st, 2024 The 13th Annual Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia will take place on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. Truckers from Nova Scotia and beyond will unite with our […]

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