RCMP arrest man for assault with a weapon and impaired driving
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest man for assault with a weapon and impaired driving Halifax District RCMP have arrested a 51-year-old Dartmouth man following an incident in Lower Sackville. At approximately 6:10 p.m. yesterday, police responded to a dangerous driving complaint on Brooks St. Further information indicated the car had also struck...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (Mar 30th)
**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (Mar 30th) 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 HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Dillmans Bridge, Meaghers Grant...
RCMP charge man for multi-jurisdictional thefts of catalytic converters
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge man for multi-jurisdictional thefts of catalytic converters The RCMP have charged a man related to an investigation of more than 90 thefts of catalytic converters in numerous communities across Hants County and the Halifax Regional Municipality. On April 21 at approximately 7 a.m., members of the West Hants District...
RCMP arrest six drivers impaired by drugs in eleven days
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest six drivers impaired by drugs in eleven days Members with RCMP Northwest Traffic Services have arrested six drivers between April 16 and April 27 for impaired driving by drugs. Officers noticed signs of recent drug use while conducting the following traffic stops on Highways 102 and 104: On April...
HRM is providing temporary special parking permits for Health Care workers
**** HRM Media Release In response to recent Public Health measures, we are providing temporary special parking permits for Health Care workers. When displayed, this permit allows you to park in select areas (see maps) all day. Permits will be available soon from your employer. Parking is still first come, first served and the permit...
Water Distribution System Flushing Update
**** Halifax Water Release Water Distribution System Flushing Update Halifax Water crews are continuing with our seasonal hydrant flushing activities to maintain high-quality water throughout the water distribution system in HRM each day from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. As a result of this water distribution system maintenance, some customers in or near the...
Police charge man for drug trafficking and dangerous driving
**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for drug trafficking and dangerous driving Police have charged a man for drug trafficking, dangerous driving and fleeing police after a brief pursuit in Halifax earlier this morning. At approximately 3:45 a.m., police attempted to stop a vehicle on Inglis Street in Halifax. The officer...
Police charge man for stunting
**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for stunting Police have charged a man with driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit in Halifax yesterday. At approximately 4:40 p.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 102 in...
Burn Restrictions for April 28, 2021 2:00 pm to April 29, 2021 8:00 am.
**** Info via DNR Burn Restrictions for April 28, 2021 2:00 pm to April 29, 2021 8:00 am. Burning restrictions by county also available by toll free phone line, recorded message updated daily: 1-855-564-2876(BURN) Source http://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/...
Move over for emergency vehicles
**** HRP Media Release Move over for emergency vehicles Halifax Regional Police is reminding motorists to slow down and move over when they see an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing. The roadside is often the workplace for many emergency and public safety workers. To help create a safe space, you must slow...