The Ten Worst Roads in Atlantic Canada
**** CAA Media Release The Ten Worst Roads in Atlantic Canada CAA Atlantic has released the results of its 10th annual Worst Roads campaign. The 10 Worst Roads in Atlantic Canada for 2021 as voted by the public are: 1. Terra Nova Road, Terra Nova, Newfoundland and Labrador 2. Newfoundland and Labrador 410, Newfoundland and...
COVID-19 Message to CAA Members and Clients
**** CAA Media Release At CAA Atlantic we are committed to strictly following provincial and federal guidelines when it comes to COVID-19 related safety regulations for the safety of you, our Members, and our staff. CAA Atlantic is closely monitoring the ever-changing COVID crisis. As of April 26, 2021 CAA Atlantic has temporarily closed our...
Man seriously injured after hit and run involving truck
**** RCMP Media Release At 2:05 a.m. on April 25, Halifax District RCMP received a report that a man had been hit by a truck on Gatehouse Run in Hammonds Plains. RCMP, Fire and EHS attended and located the victim, a 27-year-old man from East Dover. He was taken to hospital by EHS with life...
Help the RCMP locate a stolen truck
**** RCMP Media Release Help the RCMP locate a stolen truck On April 15, 2021, Victoria County District RCMP received a report that a black 2018 Ford F-150 was stolen from where it had broken down on the Cabot Trail the night before. On April 14, the vehicle owner had experienced mechanical issues and parked...
(Update) Police onscene for a traffic collison / Highway closed – Dartmouth
**** HRP Media Release In regards to the earlier messaging for the 111 Highway closure in Dartmouth, both directions are fully re-opened. Police onscene for a traffic collison / Highway closed – Dartmouth 9:30 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on the 111 Highway at exit 5 regarding a...
Change in Public Health contact tracing process
**** NSHA Media Release Change in Public Health contact tracing process The current spike in cases requires the Public Health team to shift contact tracing priorities. Public health is currently able to contact all new cases within 24 hours. There may be delays in contacting high-risk contacts of those cases. In some situations individuals may...
Annapolis District RCMP is investigating after a fatal collision on Highway 201 in Paradise
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP responds to fatal collision Annapolis District RCMP is investigating after a fatal collision on Highway 201 in Paradise. At approximately 1:15 p.m. this afternoon, police were notified of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 201. Police, Fire and EHS attended the scene and located a motorcycle that left the roadway...
Burn Restrictions for April 24, 2021 2:00 pm to April 25, 2021 8:00 am.
**** DNR Release Burn Restrictions for April 24, 2021 2:00 pm to April 25, 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/...
Water Distribution System Flushing
**** Halifax Water Release Water Distribution System Flushing In order to maintain high-quality water throughout the water distribution system, Halifax Water crews will be undertaking seasonal hydrant flushing Sunday, April 25 in the areas of Westphal, Caledonia and Montebello; West Bedford, Kearney Lake and Hemlock Ravine; downtown Halifax and Spryfield. Flushing in these areas will begin...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (Apr 23)
**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (Apr 23) 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 RICHMOND COUNTY: Highway 104, Port Hawkesbury Highway...