Traffic, Weather & Utility

Latest outlook for NYE

Uh oh! The latest outlook from Environment Canada for NYE is a chance of showers! But time will tell as the big night draws closer...

(Update) Car crashes into store in Sackville

Advisory – Emergency crews are on scene of a vehicle into Shoppers in Sackville. The store is closed as police investigate. No known injuries – Shoppers update – The Sackville store reopened earlier according to some messages received. Work is being done to replace the windows . . . . –...

Free and Extended Service on New Year’s Eve

**** Via Halifax Transit Bring in the New Year with Halifax Transit! Enjoy free service on Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m. in support of MADD Halifax. Over 40 bus routes & the Alderney Ferry will also offer extended service hours. – Free and Extended Service on New Year’s Eve Halifax Transit is pleased to...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

Mainly sunny today with a high of 4c Cloudy tonight with periods of drizzle and a low of -4c...

Weekly Traffic Advisories (27 Dec) 

Weekly Traffic Advisories (27 Dec)  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...

Possible dry evening for NYE

With mild weather ahead, there’s a chance of showers during the day on the 31st. But Environment Canada is calling for a cloudy NYE in the HRM at this time. Although its still days away, here’s hoping for a calm and dry NYE...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

A mix of sun and cloud for today and breezy with a high of 4c (-10c windchill in the morning) A few clouds tonight and breezy with a low of -4c (-8c windchill)...

Snow safety and snow shovelling tips

Repost **** Via NSHA Snow safety and snow shovelling tips: 1. The Blade. A larger bladed shovel is great for pushing light snow to the side – the best method of snow clearing. Use a small (25-35 cm wide) blade for lifting. 2. Shaft: Pick either a straight shaft or a simple ergonomic shaft. Don’t...

Fuel prices to change at midnight

Fuel prices to change at midnight Gas down .07 Diesel down 0.05...

Sipekne’katik RCMP officer observed a Dodge Caravan driving erratically, covered in snow, and with no headlights on during the significant overnight snowfall

**** RCMP Media Release On December 21, at approximately 2:10 a.m., a Sipekne’katik RCMP officer observed a Dodge Caravan driving erratically, covered in snow, and with no headlights on during the significant overnight snowfall. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the Caravan. Before stopping, it drove behind a building and the driver...