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...

The fall equinox marks the official beginning of astronomical fall

****Via Environment Canada Fall equinox The fall equinox marks the official beginning of astronomical fall, which occurs when the Sun crosses the celestial equator. The fall equinox, occurring on September 22 this year, marks one of two annual occasions when day and night are nearly equal in length. The fall equinox signals a deeper transition...

In photos – The Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics roared through HRM today as onlookers along the route cheered on the fundraisers

In photos – The Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics roared through HRM today as onlookers along the route cheered on the fundraisers. This yearly event brings drivers from across the region in support of a great cause! Here are a few shots of the many participants from this years convoy...

Potential for Atlantic Tropical Cyclone formation in the next 7-days

**** Via REMO Kings Cty Potential for Atlantic Tropical Cyclone formation in the next 7-days 🟠 60% Northwestern Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico: Gradual development of this system is possible, and a tropical depression could form as the system moves slowly to the north or northwest over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and across the...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

Mostly cloudy and breezy with a high of 20c and moderate UV index Cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and low of 11c...

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...

Amherst Police are investigating a report of an accident that occurred on Thursday September 19th

**** Amherst Police Release Amherst Police are investigating a report of an accident that occurred on Thursday September 19th 2024 shortly before 5:00pm. The incident occurred on South Albion Street near the intersection of Chamberlain and may have involved an older model Toyota Corolla and a person on a scooter. Both parties left the scene...

Weekly Traffic Advisories (20 Sept) 

Weekly Traffic Advisories (20 Sept)  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...

Traffic Advisory via HRP – Herring Cove Road

Traffic Advisory via HRP Police Investigate Vehicle Collision At 5:19 a.m., Halifax Regional Police received a report of a Motor Vehicle Collision where a single vehicle struck two utility poles in the 400 block of Herring Cove Road, Spryfield, knocking the power out in the area. The driver of the vehicle was not injured.  The investigation...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

Mainly cloudy with a chance of showers or drizzle and breezy today and high of 20c Cloudy with a chance of showers tonight and breezy with a low of 13c...