Traffic, Weather & Utility

Todays weather for the Halifax area

A mix of sun and cloud for today with a high of 1c (-13c windchill in the morning) Cloudy tonight with a low of -5c...

If you see a vehicle on the side of the road with reflective blue EHS tape, it means first responders have already been on scene

Via EHS (Repost) Winter weather is once again here, and with the ice and snow comes treacherous driving conditions. If you see a vehicle on the side of the road with reflective blue EHS tape, it means first responders have already been on scene. If you’re unsure or don’t see any tape, please call 9-1-1...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

Snow or rain beginner in the morning changing to rain this afternoon and breezy with a high of 3c (-14c windchill in the morning) Periods of rain ending this evening and breezy with a low of -6c (-13c windchill)...

November 30 officially brought the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season to a close, capping off a period of above-average hurricane activity characterized by a remarkable surge after a mid-season slowdown

**** Info via Environment Canada End of hurricane season November 30 officially brought the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season to a close, capping off a period of above-average hurricane activity characterized by a remarkable surge after a mid-season slowdown. The Atlantic Basin experienced 18 named storms, 11 of which became hurricanes, including five major hurricanes. For...

Ferry service update for parade

**** Via Halifax Transit Heading to the Holiday Parade of Lights this weekend? Alderney Ferry service will be offering free & 15-min service from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 8. 2024. In lieu of fares, passengers are encouraged to make a donation to the Parker Street Food Bank...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

A mix of sun and cloud for today and breezy with with a chance of flurries and high of -4c (-14c windchill) Clearing late tonight and breezy with a low of -11c (-16c windchill)...

Weekly Traffic Advisories (6 Dec) 

Weekly Traffic Advisories (6 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...

Increased checkpoints on National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day / West Hants RCMP traffic stop leads to charges for impaired operation and property offences

**** RCMP Media Release Increased checkpoints on National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day The Nova Scotia RCMP will be conducting additional checkpoints and enforcement across the province on December 7 for National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day. Motorists can expect to see increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints throughout the province as officers continue efforts to help keep our...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

Mostly cloudy with a chance of flurries in the morning and breezy with a high of 0c (-10c windchill) Cloudy tonight and breezy with a chance of flurries overnight and low of -6c (-14c windchill)...

Traffic Delay – Holiday Parade of Lights in Downtown Halifax

**** HRM Media Release Traffic Delay – Holiday Parade of Lights in Downtown Halifax The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents to be prepared for significant crowds and traffic delays in Downtown Halifax for the Holiday Parade of Lights taking place on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Parade participants will form...