Have you seen this SUV?
**** RCMP Media Release Have you seen this SUV? Halifax District RCMP is investigating the theft of a black 2010 Ford Escape. The SUV was stolen from a home on Longuards Rd. in Tantallon sometime between 4:30 p.m. on January 18 and 8 a.m. January 19. The vehicle had a firefighter sticker above the inspection...
Road rage incident leads to assault with a weapon
**** RCMP Media Release Road rage incident leads to assault with a weapon The RCMP/HRP Integrated General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division are looking for a second suspect following an altercation in Lower Sackville. On January 20 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Halifax District RCMP were dispatched to an altercation between the...
(Lifted) Overnight Parking Ban will be enforced 1-6 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23
**** HRM Media Release Update: Municipality Lifts Enforcement of Overnight Winter Parking Ban The Halifax Regional Municipality has lifted enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban until further notice. Snow Clearing UpdateWinter operations crews continue to be active in all areas. The majority of main arterials are clear and passable at this time...
Schools in the Sir John A. Macdonald Family of Schools (FOS) will close early today
**** HRCE Release Schools in the Sir John A. Macdonald Family of Schools (FOS) will close early today. Bused students in the Sir John A FOS will be picked up 2 hours earlier than their regular dismissal time and walking students will be dismissed at their regularly scheduled lunch hour. All remaining schools...
Public Input on Driver Training, Inspection and Dealer Licencing Regulations
**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Public Input on Driver Training, Inspection and Dealer Licencing Regulations—————————————————————-Government continues to seek input on Traffic Safety Act draft regulations.Nova Scotians can now provide feedback on proposed regulations that will outline the rules for businesses and people who are licensed to sell and inspect vehicles, as well as for those who...
Residents urged to stay off frozen lakes and ponds until ice testing resumes
**** HRM Media Release / HRP Media Release Residents urged to stay off frozen lakes and ponds until ice testing resumes The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that it is not currently safe to be on frozen lakes and ponds as there is noticeable thin ice and open water in many lakes across the...
(ENDED) Update: Snowfall warning in effect
**** Info via Environment Canada **** ENDED Update: Snowfall warning in effect via Environment Canada Heavy snowfall will continue through this evening. Total snowfall amounts: 15 to 25 cm. Location: Halifax Metro and Halifax County West. Time span: ending mid evening. Remarks: Snow has begun to rapidly accumulate in some areas of Halifax County late...
Police charge three people for stunting
**** HRP Media Release Police charge three people for stunting Halifax Regional Police has charged three people with driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit today. Members of the HRP Traffic Unit observed vehicles travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 102 in Halifax and Highway 111...
Police issue multiple tickets for speeding violations
**** HRP Media Release Police issue multiple tickets for speeding violations The Halifax Regional Police Traffic Unit has charged multiple drivers with speeding and one driver for stunting over the last two days. In a continued effort to address traffic safety issues and educate citizens on the rules of the road, our officers...
Novalea Drive & Young Street – Water Main Repair
**** Halifax Water Release Novalea Drive & Young Street – Water Main Repair (January 20, 2021) Halifax Water crews are on-site repairing a water main at the intersection of Novalea Drive and Young Street. Lane drops are in place in the work zone. No estimate of work completion at this time. Motorists should expect delays and...