(Update) Colchester County District RCMP responded to a report of vehicle theft in Central North River
**** RCMP Media Release Update: Good news! RCMP officers have located the stolen vehicle and the Bernese Mountain Dog. The puppy is safe and sound! The RCMP would like to thank the public for sharing the information on social media – Have you seen this truck? Shortly before 6:30 p.m. today, Colchester County District RCMP...
Halifax Regional Police is reminding people to not leave valuables in parked vehicles
**** HRP Media Release Police remind people to not leave valuables in parked vehicles Halifax Regional Police is reminding people to not leave valuables in parked vehicles. Whether you’re parked in a driveway, parkade, parking lot or on the street, following a few simple steps may make your vehicle less attractive to would-be thieves: Always...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (31 Jan)
Weekly Traffic Advisories (31 Jan) 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 Road Closure – Jubilee Road Location: Jubilee Road between Vernon and Robie...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
Cloudy with fresh changing to a chance of rain showers or flurries this afternoon and breezy with a high of 2c (-20c windchill in the morning) Cloudy tonight with a chance of flurries changing to periods of snow tonight and breezy with a low of -7c (-14c windchill)...
Slow down and stay safe!
**** Via RCMP Slow down and stay safe! In just a four-hour period on January 27, Northeast Traffic Services- Cape Breton stopped three vehicles traveling at excessive speeds on Highway 125, near Sydney. All were travelling in a 90 km/h zone: ⚠️ 170 km/h ⚠️ 160 km/h ⚠️ 156 km/h All drivers received summary offence...
Fuel prices to change at midnight
Fuel prices to change at midnight Gas down 2.2 cents Diesel down 4.5 cents...
RCMPNS is on Hwy. 102, near Exit 11, Stewiacke – Highway closed in area
**** Via RCMP RCMPNS is on Hwy. 102, near Exit 11, Stewiacke The highway is closed in that area. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and expect delays. Officers have two people, including a high-risk offender, in custody. There is no public safety risk...
Municipality lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban
**** HRM Media Release Municipality lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban 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. The overnight winter parking ban is in effect from now until March 31. Regardless of...
Street Closure – Portland Street – Ice Festival event
**** HRM Media Release Street Closure – Portland Street – Ice Festival event Location: Portland Street, between Alderney Drive and Prince Albert Street Date: Saturday, Feb. 1 Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Traffic impact: This closure is in place to accommodate the Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival...
Repost – Police remind citizens to look out for their furry friends
**** HRP Media Release Repost – Police remind citizens to look out for their furry friends With the temperature continuing to be well below freezing, Halifax Regional Police is sharing a few tips to help pet people take extra care of their pets. Below are some tips to help keep Fluffy and Fido safe this...