RCMP is investigating after a motor vehicle collision on Highway 7 in Westphal
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP responds to serious collision Halifax District RCMP is investigating after a motor vehicle collision on Highway 7 in Westphal. At approximately 4:45 p.m. yesterday, police were notified of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 7 in Westphal. Police, fire and EHS attended the scene and found that a...
Municipal beaches and outdoor pools open on July 1 for summer season
**** HRM Media Release Municipal beaches and outdoor pools open on July 1 for summer season Many municipal beaches, the outdoor pool in Bedford (Shore Drive) and the Halifax Common splash pad will officially open to the public on Thursday, July 1. Pools The Cole Harbour outdoor pool and splash pad will delay...
(ENDED) Severe thunderstorm watch in effect
**** Info via Environment Canada **** Info via Environment Canada ENDED Well, it changed again Severe thunderstorm watch in effect Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Potential rainfall rates: 25 mm per hour or higher in thunderstorms...
Protecting Drinking Water Sources in HRM
**** Halifax Water Release Protecting Drinking Water Sources in HRM Halifax Water’s drinking water supply is a vital resource for approximately 376,000 people, and our watersheds must be protected. That’s why Halifax Water is legally obligated to protect the carefully managed land in these areas: Pockwock, Tomahawk, Lake Major, Bennery Lake, Chain Lakes and...
RCMP responds to serious collision
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP responds to serious collision Colchester County District RCMP is investigating after a motor vehicle collision on Highway 104 in East Mountain. At approximately 11:15 a.m. yesterday morning, police were notified of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 104 in East Mountain. Police, fire and EHS attended the scene...
Due to a failure in a portion of the Granville Ferry Water Storage System, we are asking all residents of the Town of Annapolis Royal to conserve water for the next 72 to 96 hours
**** Annapolis Royal Police Release ***WATER EMERGENCY*** Due to a failure in a portion of the Granville Ferry Water Storage System, we are asking all residents of the Town of Annapolis Royal to conserve water for the next 72 to 96 hours. Please restrict your usage to essential purposes only. Do not water your lawns...
Highland Avenue – Water Main Repair
**** Halifax Water Release Highland Avenue – Water Main Repair Halifax Water crews are on-site working to repair a water main on Highland Avenue, Halifax. Water service will be temporarily shut down in this area. No estimate of service restoration. Highland Avenue is open to local traffic only between Normandy Drive and Woodbine Avenue. Experienced...
Police charge man with firearms and driving offences
**** HRP Media Release Police charge man with firearms and driving offences Police have charged a man with firearms and driving offences in relation to an incident that occurred in Halifax early yesterday morning. On June 28 at approximately 12:15 a.m. Central Division patrol officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Barrington Street. The driver...
(Update) Lower Sackville, Waverley, Fall River & Windsor Junction Areas – Water Service Interruption
**** Halifax Water Release Lower Sackville, Waverley, Fall River & Windsor Junction Areas – Water Service Interruption Update : Lower Sackville, Waverley, Lakeview, Fall River & Windsor Junction Areas – Water Service Temporarily Restored Water service has been restored to customers impacted by the water main repair work near the intersection of Cobequid Road...
Halifax Water crews are on-site repairing another water main break near 6016 Pepperell Street in Halifax
**** Halifax Water Release Pepperell Street – Water Main Repair Halifax Water crews are on-site repairing another water main break near 6016 Pepperell Street in Halifax. Water service is out on Pepperell Street between Robie Street and Vernon Street. Pepperell Street is closed between Robie Street and Vernon Street. Sidewalks remain open. There...