Driver arrested for impaired driving after collision into building in Dartmouth
**** HRP Media Release Driver arrested for impaired driving after collision into building in Dartmouth On March 15 at approximately 11:25 p.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision into Sam’s restaurant, located at 10 Gordon Avenue in Dartmouth. The driver, who was also the lone occupant at the time, was arrested at the scene without incident...
School bus passed while picking up children in Dartmouth
This screenshot from a dashcam (poor quality, the sender apologises) shows a white VW SUV pass a school bus earlier on Windmill Rd. The bus had lights and stop sign activated and the bus driver also blasted their horn. It is illegal and dangerous to pass school buses with lights and signs activated. There us...
Motorcycles are springing out to the roads as weather improves
Traffic Advisory – As the weather warms up, more and more motorcycles will be on the road! Several warms days have already seen our two wheeled (and trikes) out and about. For car drivers, always be alert while driving. With motorcycles joining traffic, check blind spots with bikes in mind and for motorcycle drivers, ease...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
Todays weather for the Halifax area Mostly sunny today with a high of 10c and moderate UV Clear tonight with a low of 1c...
Traffic Advisory via HRP – Barrington Street
Traffic Advisory via HRP Halifax Regional Police are on scene of a Motor Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision on Barrington St/ Artz St. The ramp from Barrington St to Dartmouth on the Macdonald Bridge is closed for vehicle traffic. HRP is requesting the public remain away from the area...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
Todays weather for the Halifax area Rain or drizzle beginning this morning and breezy with a high of 8c Rain ending later tonight then a chance of rain or freezing rain overnight and breezy with a low of 0c –...
National Hurricane Centre tracks storm
Although it is only mid March, the National Hurricane Centre is already tracking a disturbance Stats show that it us unlikely to developed further, but it is worth noting...
A youth is facing multiple charges after a crash on Hwy. 101 near Windsor
**** RCMP Media Release West Hants RCMP Detachment charges youth after Hwy. 101 crash A youth is facing multiple charges after a crash on Hwy. 101 near Windsor. On March 13, at approximately 8:00 am, West Hants RCMP Detachment received a report of a car driving erratically and unsafely on Hwy. 101. Police located the...
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...
Macdonald Bridge reopens as tolls are lifted
Reports of smooth sailing across the new Macdonald Bridge format. With another weekend closure ahead, a final look as tolls are no longer in effect on both HHB bridges will be a new experience for motorists. Work on the MacKay Bridge will follow. . . . . – –...