Night helicopter fire training to be conducted at Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Damage Control Division off John Brackett Drive, Herring Cove
**** DND Media Release Night helicopter fire training to be conducted at Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Damage Control Division off John Brackett Drive, Herring Cove Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality are to be advised that there will be nighttime helicopter firefighter training conducted at Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Damage Control Division in...
Cheticamp RCMP warning of scam targeting tire businesses / RCMP encourages Nova Scotians to be scam smart ahead of busy shopping season
**** RCMP Media Release Cheticamp RCMP warning of scam targeting tire businesses Cheticamp RCMP is warning of a new scam that is targeting tire businesses, and that has been observed to be occurring in other jurisdictions as well. On November 10, 2022, Cheticamp RCMP received a report of a local tire shop being scammed in...
Since 1991, the National Aerial Surveillance Program crew have been a pillar in protecting Canadian waters
**** Transport Canada Release Since 1991, the National Aerial Surveillance Program crew have been a pillar in protecting Canadian waters They fly the iconic red planes to detect pollution, protect our marine environment and endangered species, and ensure a safe and efficient transportation industry along our coasts: National Aerial Surveillance Program The iconic red planes...
Holiday shopping and safety tips via HRP
**** HRP Media Release Holiday shopping safety tips Whether you’re going to stores or shopping online, Halifax Regional Police have some tips to help keep you safer while making holiday purchases. Online shopping Shop from your personal device at home on a trusted network. Consider using different user ID and passwords for different accounts and...
Porch Pirates have been reported sailing through Tantallon
Via RCMP – It might have been purchased on sale, but Porch Pirates have been reported sailing through Tantallon helping themselves to packages. Want to scuttle their plans? Have your package delivered to your work, ask a neighbour to keep an aye open, or require a signature to deliver the package...
Public Service Announcement Annual fall leaf cleanup program begins Monday, Nov. 21
**** HRM Media Release Public Service Announcement Annual fall leaf cleanup program begins Monday, Nov. 21 Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality are encouraged to help keep the streets, sidewalks and public walkways clear of fallen leaves. The annual fall leaf cleanup program begins Monday, Nov. 21 and concludes on Monday, Dec 12. Crews will...
There will be an alert ready test in Nova Scotia.
There will be an alert ready test in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia – Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:55 PM AST...
How radars work via Environment Canada
**** Info via Environment Canada How radars work On October 31, the new Marble Mountain radar in Newfoundland was up and running. The new radar will provide more frequent and higher-quality data and improve our ability to detect severe weather. But how exactly do radars work? Radio Detection and Ranging, commonly referred to as RADAR, is a tool...
On the night of November 7-8, if the sky is clear in your area, you will be able to see a total lunar eclipse
**** Info via Environment Canada Lunar Eclipse On the night of November 7-8, if the sky is clear in your area, you will be able to see a total lunar eclipse. It will be visible in its entirety in western Canada, particularly in British Columbia, Alberta, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. In the east...
Take note: A Halifax SAR / multi-agency training exercise will take place tomorrow in the Halifax Harbour
Take note: A Halifax SAR / multi-agency training exercise will take place tomorrow in the Halifax Harbour from 8am to 4pm between King’s Wharf to McNabs Island...