Municipal overnight winter parking ban will continue to be enforced 1 a.m. to 6 a.m., Dec. 22
**** HRM Media Release Municipal overnight winter parking ban will continue to be enforced 1 a.m. to 6 a.m., Dec. 22 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the overnight winter parking ban will continue to be enforced (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Residents...
Welcome to a very literal first day of winter!
Welcome to a very literal first day of winter! The winter solstice – or the start of astronomical winter – is today! “The December solstice is also the first day of summer in the Southern Hemisphere, which is tilted toward the sun, resulting in longer Daylight.” (Via Environment Canada)...
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred in Enfield
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates serious crash on Hwy. 102 RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred in Enfield. Yesterday, at approximately 11:20 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Hwy. 102 between exit 6 and 7. RCMP...
Snowfall warning continues
**** Via Environment Canada Snowfall warning continues Additional snowfall: 5 cm. Locations: Atlantic coast counties and eastern Nova Scotia. Time span: until this afternoon. Remarks: For eastern areas of the province, snow is expected to transition to rain or ice pellets this morning and then back to snow again this afternoon. Gusty northeast then northwest...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
The snowfall warning remains in effect via Environment Canada Snow changing to rain or ice pellets this morning then back to snow this afternoon and breezy with a high of 1c (-10c windchill in the morning) Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of flurries and low of -8c (-16c windchill)...
Fire Safety During Winter Storms via HRFE
**** Via HRFE Fire Safety During Winter Storms via HRFE During the winter season HRM can experience extreme conditions and significant snow fall – both of which can contribute to increased hazards in your home. To help keep you and your family safe during winter storms consider the following fire safety tips: Clear snow around exits –...
Antigonish County District RCMP responded to the theft of a utility trailer from a residential property in Lower South River
**** Via RCMP On December 9, Antigonish County District RCMP responded to the theft of a utility trailer from a residential property in Lower South River The white 2021 Cynergy Car utility trailer has stainless steel trim and a dent on the front right, and is valued at $7,000. Anyone who has information is asked...
Storm impacts on municipal services | Friday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. / Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone cancelled Saturday, December 21
**** HRM Media Release Storm impacts on municipal services | Friday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. The Halifax Regional Municipality is providing the following updates on municipal service impacts. Overnight winter parking ban Residents are reminded that the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 1 to 6 a.m. (in both Zone...
Traffic Advisory via HRP – Dunbrack Street
**** Traffic Advisory via HRP Halifax Regional Police is asking the public to avoid the area of Dunbrack Street/Knightsridge Drive in Clayton Park. At approximately 2:40 p.m. officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area. The collision has also damaged a utility pole. Dunbrack Street, heading towards Halifax (southbound), is closed at this intersection...
Municipal overnight winter parking ban will be enforced 1-6 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 21
**** HRM Media Release Municipal overnight winter parking ban will be enforced 1-6 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 21 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced from 1 to 6 a.m. (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), to allow crews to properly clear streets and sidewalks. Residents are...