Holiday check points contributed to safer roadways
**** HRP Media Release Holiday check points contributed to safer roadways Halifax Regional Police conclude their participation in the 2020 Operation Christmas campaign and release impaired driving statistics for the month of December. Last month, members of the HRP Traffic Unit, along with patrol members, participated and contributed to the 2020 Operation Christmas...
RCMP investigates serious collision
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates serious collision This morning at approximately 10:30 a.m. Colchester County RCMP responded to a collision between a truck and a car on Hwy. 1 (Stewiacke Rd.) in Stewiacke. EHS and the Stewiacke Fire Department also responded. The driver of the car, a 35-year-old woman from Dartmouth, was air lifted...
(Lifted) Overnight Winter Parking Ban will be enforced 1-6 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 3
**** HRM Media Release 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. Bike lanes may be snow covered in some areas. Residents...
Police remind drivers to not leave keys in vehicles while paying for gas
**** HRP Media Release Police remind drivers to not leave keys in vehicles while paying for gas Police are reminding drivers to take their keys with them while paying for gas after two vehicles were stolen last week in Halifax. On December 27 at approximately 12:05 a.m. and December 30 at approximately 6:55...
Police ask for public’s assistance locating stolen vehicle
**** HRP Media Release Police ask for public’s assistance locating stolen vehicle Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle that was stolen in Halifax yesterday. At 6:55 p.m. police responded to a report of a theft of a motor vehicle at the Shell gas station located at 2616 Robie Street in...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (Dec 31st)
**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (Dec 31st) 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 GrantDillmans...
(Ended) Snowfall warning in effect in effect via Environment Canada
**** Info via Environment Canada ENDED Snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 30 cm is expected. Snowfall warning in effect Time span: This morning until overnight tonight. Remarks: Snow will develop this morning in the west and spread to the rest of the province by this afternoon. Generally 15 to 25 cm of snow...
Police charge man with stunting
**** HRP Media Release Police charge man with stunting Halifax Regional Police has charged a man with driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit yesterday in Halifax. At approximately 8:30 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a car travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway...
Dorothea Drive, Dartmouth – Water Main Repair
**** Halifax Water Release Dorothea Drive, Dartmouth – Water Main Repair Halifax Water crews are responding to a water main break on Dorothea Drive near Spring Avenue. Water service for customers on Piper Street, Alder Street, and Dorothea Drive will be temporarily shut down so crews can safely repair the pipe. There is no estimated...
Tips for Preventing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions via Watch for Wildlife
**** Info via WATCH FOR WILDLIFE. Tips for Preventing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions via Watch for Wildlife Watch your speed – Collisions with wildlife can be sometimes be avoided if you have time to slow up and avoid a collision, especially on rural roads. Scan Ahead – Scanning ahead for animals helps you to see them before they are in your...