Traffic, Weather & Utility

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP reminding ATV riders to make safety a priority ​ With warmer weather approaching, the Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts to make safety a priority when on the trails this season.​ ​ Each year, the Nova Scotia RCMP responds to ATV collisions, some resulting in fatality or serious...

**** Info via Environment Canada —- ENDED   Rainfall warning in effect via Environment Canada  Rain, heavy at times is expected. Total rainfall: 30 to 60 mm. Locations: Halifax county and much of southwestern Nova Scotia. Time span: beginning Thursday morning and continuing into Friday. Remarks: Periods of rain will develop over southwestern Nova Scotia...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates fatal collision ​ Lunenburg County District RCMP is investigating after a fatal collision on Highway 3. ​ At approximately 2:15 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police were notified of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 3 near Gold River. Police, Fire and EHS attended the scene and found three damaged vehicles...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue 72 tickets for speeding and other vehicle offences ​ Halifax Regional Police issued 72 tickets for speeding and other motor vehicle-related offences over the last two days. ​ Members from the HRP Traffic Unit issued 72 summary offence tickets on Monday and Tuesday: 18 for speeding; 53 for other...

**** Info via Environment Canada —  ENDED Special weather statement in effect via Environment Canada A prolonged period of rain at times heavy is likely. Total rainfall: more than 50 mm. Locations: coastal Nova Scotia from Digby County to Guysborough County Time span: Thursday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. Remarks: Rain at times heavy will likely...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate fatal motor vehicle crash ​ Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash in Dartmouth that occurred this morning. ​ At approximately 9:10 a.m. officers responded to a report of a single vehicle crash near Everette and Pleasant streets in Dartmouth. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a...

**** RCMP Media Release Update:​ RCMP investigates fatal collision ​A person has died as a result of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 217. On March 28, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Digby RCMP were called to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 217 in Roxville. A pickup truck struck a power pole, which caused extensive damage to the...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP Investigates Serious Collision At approximately 2:45 am this morning, Digby RCMP were called to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 217 in Roxville. The RCMP, Fire, EHS attended the scene and found a pickup which had struck a power pole. The vehicle sustained extensive damage. A collision re-constructionist is attending...

**** HEALTH/Wellness Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19, Additional Variant Case Identified ——————————————————————————————————————— Two new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 28. ​ The cases are both in the Central Zone. One is related to travel and the other is under investigation. Federally mandated testing confirmed one new UK...

**** HRP Media Release Injury Accident -Highway 102 Inbound-Exit 1A Halifax Regional Police are currently on scene of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision with injuries, inbound on the 102 Highway at exit 1A. Access to the 102 Highway is closed at this exit, with traffic being diverted onto the 103 Highway while the scene...