Traffic, Weather & Utility

Traffic Advisory – Emergency crews are on scene of a vehicle / bicycle collision at Portland and Prince Arthur. EHS are tending to an injured person on scene. Use caution in the area...

**** Via REMO Kings Cty Potential for Atlantic Tropical Cyclone formation in the next 7-days 🟠 40% Central Tropical Atlantic Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development of this system and a tropical depression could form by early next week while it moves westward Aug-Sep-Oct are the forecast busiest periods for Tropical Cyclone Formation in...

A mix of sun and cloud for today and breezy with a high of 20c and high UV index Clear tonight and cool with a low of 8c...

Traffic Advisory via RCMP ROAD CLOSURE: Peggy’s Cove Rd. is closed due to a motor vehicle collision. RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responding. Please avoid. The closure is expected to be in place for several hours...

Residents in the 20 block of Pelzant St were startled earlier after a vehicle crashed through a fence and landed on top of another vehicle. EHS transported a driver and passenger but no word on serious injuries...

A train travelling on tracks transports train tacks for trains to transport goods on through Dartmouth...

**** HRM Media Release Halifax Transit Fare Changes Effective Sept. 1 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of upcoming fare changes for Halifax Transit that will become effective Sept. 1: Cash Fares: Cash fares on Halifax Transit will increase by 25 cents. Adult fares will increase to $3, while Youth and Senior fares will rise...

**** 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...

**** Via REMO Kings Cty Potential for Atlantic Tropical Cyclone formation in the next 7-days 🟡 10% Western Atlantic Dry air and strong upper-level winds are expected to limit additional development of this system 🟡 20% Central Tropical Atlantic An area of low pressure could form in the central portion of the Tropical Atlantic in...

Mostly cloudy with rain beginning this afternoon and breezy with a high of 23c (28c humidex) and high UV index Rain ending this evening then cloudy and breezy with a low of 13c...