HRFE – On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the contributions of all the women in our service

**** Via HRFE On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the contributions of all the women in our service We are grateful for their contribution! We commit to continuing our work to increase participation and gender equality. Why? Because we are stronger together. – Via Halifax Professional Firefighters Today, we celebrate the incredible women of […]

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Repost – Tips for Preventing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions via Watch for Wildlife

**** Info via WATCH FOR WILDLIFE. Repost – Tips for Preventing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions via Watch for Wildlife Watch your speed –  Collisions with wildlife can be sometimes be avoided if you have time to slow up and avoid a collision, especially on rural roads. Scan Ahead – Scanning ahead for animals helps you to see them before they are […]

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Lunenburg County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in East Chester

**** RCMP Media Release Lunenburg County District RCMP investigate fatal collision Lunenburg County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in East Chester. On March 7, at approximately 11:05 a.m., Lunenburg County District RCMP, fire, and EHS responded to a report of a collision on Hwy. 103 involving two vehicles. Upon arrival at […]

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Municipality implements annual spring weight restrictions

**** HRM Media Release Municipality implements annual spring weight restrictions To minimize potential damage to municipal roads, the Halifax Regional Municipality will introduce its annual spring weight restrictions, beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 9 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. These restrictions are for heavy vehicles travelling on municipally-maintained roads. […]

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Police in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Millbrook are seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on multiple province-wide arrest warrants

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrants Police in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Millbrook are seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on multiple province-wide arrest warrants. Tayshawn Maloney, 27, from Halifax, is wanted and facing charges of: Attempt to Commit Murder Aggravated Assault Robbery Uttering Threats Impaired Operation […]

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Two adults and three youths have been charged for an assault that occurred in downtown Halifax last year

**** HRP Media Release Police charge two adults and three youths in relation to an assault in Halifax — NOTE: Identifying a person being dealt with under the Youth Criminal Justice Act may be grounds for a charge of breaching the publication ban. — Two adults and three youths have been charged for an assault […]

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Traffic delays due to pothole repairs

**** HRM Media Release Traffic delays due to pothole repairs  Locations: Portland Street Pleasant Street Bedford Highway, including the Fairview overpass to Kearney Lake Road St. Margarets Bay Road from the Armdale Rotary to Albert Walker Drive Herring Cove Road from the Armdale Rotary to civic 700 Agricola Street Willet Street from Dunbrack Street to […]

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