Traffic, Weather & Utility

Police charge man for dog left in hot car​

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for dog left in hot car​ ​ Halifax Regional Police have charged a man for leaving a dog in a hot car in Bedford. ​ On August 15 at approximately 4:15 p.m. police responded to a call of a dog in distress inside a car in a parking...

Nova Scotia RCMP charged 127 drivers with impaired driving related offences in July 2021

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP charged 127 drivers with impaired driving related offences in July 2021: • 63 charged with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance by Alcohol • 8 charged with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance by Drug • 10 charged with Refusal of a Demand Made by a Peace Officer • 46...

In July 2021, the Nova Scotia RCMP charged 29 drivers with stunting on a number of highways across the province

**** RCMP Media Release In July 2021, the Nova Scotia RCMP charged 29 drivers with stunting on a number of highways across the province. The following incidents caused significant concern: • 186km/h in a 100km/h zone on Hwy. 107 in East Chezzetcook; • 185km/h in a 110km/h zone on Hwy. 104 in Oxford; • 176km/h...

Halifax Transit launches Transit Code campaign

**** HRM Media Release Halifax Transit launches Transit Code campaign ​ Halifax Transit has officially launched a guide for passenger conduct and passenger policies in an effort to help foster safety, courtesy and respect. ​ The Transit Code campaign is relevant to everyone, and aims to: ​ Improve awareness of Halifax Transit policies; Highlight Halifax...

Weekly Traffic Advisories (Aug 13) 

Weekly Traffic Advisories (Aug 13)  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 **** HRM Media Release Road Closure – Birmingham Street Location: Birmingham Street, between Artillery...

Police charge man for dog left in hot car

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for dog left in hot car​ ​ Halifax Regional Police have charged a man for leaving a dog in a hot car in Dartmouth today. ​ At approximately 11:40 a.m. police responded to a call of a dog in distress inside a car in a parking lot in...

Service level adjustments for Halifax Transit ferries

**** HRM Media Release Service level adjustments for Halifax Transit ferries ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of service level adjustments for Halifax Transit ferries to accommodate a planned emergency power outage by Nova Scotia Power. ​ The Halifax Ferry Terminal will be closed on the following evenings: ​ Tuesday, August 3 from...

Traffic Delay – Parade in Downtown Halifax

**** HRM Media Release Traffic Delay – Parade in Downtown Halifax ​ Details: This is for the Grand Emancipation Parade. It will be a rolling parade with no official street closures. ​ Date: Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. ​ Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ​ Location: The parade will begin at Queens Landing, then head west on Prince Street...

Lunenburg District RCMP investigating theft of catalytic converters

**** RCMP Media Release Lunenburg District RCMP investigating theft of catalytic converters Lunenburg District RCMP is investigating theft of catalytic converters from three RVs at a local dealership. On August 10, at approximately 9:45 a.m., police were notified of a theft of catalytic converters from three RVs at a local dealership in Cookville. The theft...

UPDATE: Halifax District RCMP and Halifax Regional Police charge man from pursuit in Dartmouth and Lower Sackville

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Halifax District RCMP and Halifax Regional Police charge man from pursuit in Dartmouth and Lower Sackville Halifax District RCMP and Halifax Regional Police have charged a man involved in a pursuit in both Dartmouth and Lower Sackville on August 3. At approximately 6:35 p.m. Halifax Regional Police officers attempted to stop...