Traffic, Weather & Utility

Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.

**** Info via DNR Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. During wildfire risk season (15 March to 15 October), no domestic brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, except industrial permits. Burn restrictions are updated daily at 2:00...

For the first time in several weeks, there are no active Tropical Cyclones in the North Atlantic basbin

**** Via REMO Kings Cty For the first time in several weeks, there are no active Tropical Cyclones in the North Atlantic basbin However, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is watching #AL94 which has a low chance (30%🟡) of development as it moves into the central Tropical Atlantic later this week. The Atlantic Hurricane Season...

Ever wonder what weather conditions are needed to grow those perfect plump pumpkins? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look!

**** Info via Environment Canada Pumpkin spice and everything nice As autumn’s crisp air settles in and the late-harvest season has reached its peak, many of us start to admire the beauty of pumpkin patches. Ever wonder what weather conditions are needed to grow those perfect plump pumpkins? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look! Warm beginnings Pumpkins...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

Mostly sunny and breezy today with a high of 14c Rain tonight with a low of 5c...

Update – Special weather statement remains in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada Update – Special weather statement remains in effect Strong winds are expected. Locations: western and central mainland Nova Scotia Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly 80 km/h, Time span: Beginning late morning diminishing early this evening. Similar events in the past have led to: – scattered utility outages – delays and cancellations...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

A special weather statement for strong winds remains in effect via Environment Canada Showers today with a risk of thundershowers this afternoon and strong winds with a high of 19c Strong winds tonight with a low of 4c...

Weekly Traffic Advisories (11 Oct) 

Weekly Traffic Advisories (11 Oct)  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 Release Traffic Delay – Lucasville Road Location: Lucasville Road at the bridge...

Queens District RCMP investigates fatal crash in Port Mouton

**** RCMP Media Release Queens District RCMP investigates fatal crash in Port Mouton Queens District RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Port Mouton. On October 10, at approximately 12:37 p.m., Queens District RCMP and Fire Services responded to a report of a vehicle that had been located off Highway 103 near exit...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

A special weather statement is in effect via Environment Canada A mix of sun and cloud for today and breezy with a high of 15c Some clouds tonight with a chance of showers and breezy witha low of 6c...

Special weather statement in effect – strong winds

**** Via Environment Canada Special weather statement in effect – strong winds Strong winds are expected. Locations: Central and western mainland Nova Scotia Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly 70 to 80 km/h, potentially reaching 90 km/h in some areas. Time span: Beginning Saturday morning diminishing Saturday evening. Similar events in the past have led to: –...