Traffic, Weather & Utility

**** HRP Media Release Pets in parked vehicles ​ With warm and sunny weather forecasted for the weekend, Halifax Regional Police reminds citizens to not leave their pets in parked vehicles. ​ On a warm day, even with the windows open, a parked vehicle quickly becomes like a furnace and presents potentially fatal conditions for...

**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (June 4) 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. Provincial  / Municipal ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104, Afton Highway 104...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue 63 tickets for speeding, distracted driving and other vehicle-related offences ​ Since Wednesday, the Halifax Regional Police Traffic Unit issued 63 tickets for speeding, distracted driving and other motor vehicle-related offences. ​ Members from the HRP Traffic Unit issued 63 summary offence tickets: 20 for speeding, one for stunting...

**** NSP Release NOVA SCOTIA POWER AND NATURAL FORCES BREAKING GROUND WITH UTILITY’S FIRST COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN Nova Scotia Power has partnered with Natural Forces Solar to build its first community solar garden. This local partnership is an important opportunity to collaborate, innovate and take action together as we contribute to building a greener economy...

**** HRM Media Release Road Closures and Construction – Imagine Spring Garden Road ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Spring Garden Road, between Queen and South Park streets, will be closed from Monday, June 7 to Tuesday, Nov. 30. ​ This work is in support of Imagine Spring Garden Road (Spring Garden Road Streetscape...

**** HRP Media Release Police remind people to not leave valuables in parked vehicles ​ Halifax Regional Police are reminding people to not leave valuables in parked vehicles. ​ Last month, Halifax Regional Police received 111 reports of thefts from vehicles across the region. ​ Whether you’re parked in a driveway, parkade, parking lot or...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrests impaired driver with fake motor vehicle inspection sticker ​ A 24-year-old man has been charged with impaired driving after police stopped a vehicle with a fake motor vehicle inspection sticker. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​...

**** Recall via Health Canada Thule Tepui Hybox, Thule Tepui Hybox Wedge, Tepui Hybox, Tepui Hybox Wedge rooftop tents recalled due to potential injury hazard   Common name: Thule Tepui Hybox, Thule Tepui Hybox Wedge, Tepui Hybox, Tepui Hybox Wedge rooftop tents Product description: This recall involves the following rooftop tents manufactured by Thule Sweden AB. The...

**** HRFE Release Heat Safety and Precautions for the Summer Heat Exhaustion Safety Bright summer days bring hot and humid temperatures, so we encourage everyone to take precautions. Heat Illnesses are preventable Wear sunscreen and appropriate clothing. Take a break from the heat by spending a few hours in a cool place. It could be...

**** RCMP Media Release Think twice before leaving your children and pets in your vehicle this summer With the summer weather finally here, the RCMP and the SPCA are encouraging motorists to think twice before leaving your pets in your vehicle for any amount of time. In the time it takes to run a quick...