Traffic, Weather & Utility

UPDATE – Special weather statement remains in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada UPDATE – Special weather statement remains in effect Snowfall is expected on Christmas Eve. Locations: central, western and northern Nova Scotia. Time span: early Tuesday morning, ending early Wednesday morning. Snowfall accumulation up to 6 PM Tuesday: 5-10 cm except up to 15 cm over Annapolis, Digby and Yarmouth counties...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

A special weather statement remains in effect via Environment Canada A mix of sun and cloud for today and breezy this morning with a high of -7c (-12c windchill) Cloudy tonight with a low of -10c...

Think before you park!

Think before you park! Regardless of the parking ban status, motorists should consider where they park while snowbanks narrow roads. Ensure that snow removal vehicles are not impeded and ensure other motorists are not blocked in. And in the case of an emergency, it is vital that emergency crews can get to the scene quickly!...

Municipality lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban

**** HRM Media Release Municipality lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban The 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...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

Mostly cloudy with a chance of flurries and breezy with a high of -7c (-16c windchill) today Cloudy tonight with a chance of flurries and breezy with a low of -11c (-19c windchill)...

Special weather statement in effect via Environment Canada

**** Via Environment Canada Special weather statement in effect via Environment Canada Potential snowfall on Christmas Eve. Locations: Central, western and northern Nova Scotia. Time span: Tuesday morning into Tuesday night. Remarks: A developing system may affect the province on Christmas Eve. While it is too soon to provide specific details, the potential exists for...

Municipal overnight winter parking ban will continue to be enforced 1 a.m. to 6 a.m., Dec. 22

**** HRM Media Release Municipal overnight winter parking ban will continue to be enforced 1 a.m. to 6 a.m., Dec. 22 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the overnight winter parking ban will continue to be enforced (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Residents...

Welcome to a very literal first day of winter!

Welcome to a very literal first day of winter! The winter solstice – or the start of astronomical winter – is today! “The December solstice is also the first day of summer in the Southern Hemisphere, which is tilted toward the sun, resulting in longer Daylight.” (Via Environment Canada)...

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred in Enfield

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates serious crash on Hwy. 102 RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred in Enfield. Yesterday, at approximately 11:20 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Hwy. 102 between exit 6 and 7. RCMP...

Snowfall warning continues

**** Via Environment Canada Snowfall warning continues Additional snowfall: 5 cm. Locations: Atlantic coast counties and eastern Nova Scotia. Time span: until this afternoon. Remarks: For eastern areas of the province, snow is expected to transition to rain or ice pellets this morning and then back to snow again this afternoon. Gusty northeast then northwest...