RCMP responds to serious collision
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP responds to serious collision Halifax District RCMP is investigating after a motor vehicle collision on Forest Hills Parkway in Cole Harbour. At approximately 12:49 p.m. yesterday, police were notified of a motor vehicle collision on Forest Hills Parkway in Cole Harbour. Police, fire and EHS attended the scene...
Albro Lake Beach closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels in the water
**** HRM Media Release Albro Lake Beach closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels in the water The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Albro Lake Beach in Dartmouth is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Municipal beaches open for the summer season...
RCMP investigates numerous thefts from vehicles
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates numerous thefts from vehicles Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a number of thefts from vehicles in Stewiacke. In the early morning hours of June 24, 2021, a number of thefts were reported from unlocked vehicles in Stewiacke. A white Dodge Journey SUV, Nova Scotia licence...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (June 25)
Weekly Traffic Advisories (June 25) 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. **** HRM Media Release Public Service Announcement Road Construction – Wilkinson Avenue and...
Lifeguard Supervision Starts July 1
**** LANDS/FORESTRY Release Lifeguard Supervision Starts July 1 —————————————————————- Beachgoers can cool off and enjoy the water under the watchful eye of lifeguards starting Thursday, July 1. “We know Nova Scotians and visitors are looking forward to summer fun at the province’s beaches,” said Lands and Forestry Minister Chuck Porter. “Lifeguards are trained and ready...
Curt Ball & Pintle Hitch recalled due to potential separation of towed vehicle
**** Recall via Health Canada Curt Ball & Pintle Hitch recalled due to potential separation of towed vehicle Common name: Curt Ball and Pintle Hitch, part numbers 48190 and 48200 Product description: This voluntary recall involves certain Curt Manufacturing Forged Ball and Pintle Hitches with part numbers 48190 and 48200 and UPC 612314519002 and 612314520015, respectively. The...
Free Halifax Regional Municipality Bus Pass Program Becomes Permanent
**** COMMUNITY SERVICES Media Release Free Halifax Regional Municipality Bus Pass Program Becomes Permanent —————————————————————- A pilot program offering free annual Halifax Transit bus passes for people who receive Employment Support and Income Assistance (ESIA) in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is now a permanent program. The pass is provided to any ESIA recipient, as well...
RCMP responds to fatal collision
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP responds to fatal collision East Hants District RCMP is investigating after a motor vehicle collision on Highway 1 in Mount Uniacke. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on June 22, police were notified of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 1 in Mount Uniacke. Police, fire and EHS attended the...
Police Investigate fatal vehicle collision
**** HRP Media Release Police on scene of fatal vehicle collision Update: Police have reopened Robie Street to traffic. Police are on scene of a fatal vehicle collision in Halifax. At approximately 12:20 p.m. police responded to a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Robie Street and Stairs Street. An 80-year-old female passenger of one...
Lightning myths busted!
**** Info via Environment Canada Lightning myths busted! Nationally, 88,414 cloud-ground lightning strokes have been recorded between January 1 and May 31, 2021. As we head deeper into the summer months, lightning awareness becomes ever more important. In fact, already, on June 14, 720 cloud-ground lightning stroke knocked power out to thousands in and around...