(ENDED) Special weather statement in effect via Environment Canada
**** Info via Environment Canada **** ENDED Special weather statement in effect via Environment Canada Windy conditions for today and Saturday. Maximum wind gusts: 70 to 80 km/h with higher wind gusts possible over exposed areas. Location: all of Nova Scotia. Time span: today through Saturday evening. Remarks: In addition to gusty winds, which may...
Halifax Regional Police responded to a call of a male entering parked cars in the underground parkade at 3020 Monaghan Lane in Halifax
**** HRP Media Release On December 24th at 7:00 pm Halifax Regional Police responded to a call of a male entering parked cars in the underground parkade at 3020 Monaghan Lane in Halifax. Upon arriving the suspect adult male had started a car and was driving in the parkade. One of our officers attempted...
Changes to intersection of Coburg Road, Vernon and Seymour streets
**** HRM Media Release Changes to intersection of Coburg Road, Vernon and Seymour streets New pedestrian half-signals and pavement markings have been installed at the intersection of Coburg Road and Vernon and Seymour streets. The signals aim to improve the safety and convenience of those travelling along the Vernon-Seymour bikeway corridor. The new pedestrian...
Please remember to clean snow and ice from your vehicle, but be sure it’s insured and registered first.
**** RCMP Media Release Please remember to clean snow and ice from your vehicle, but be sure it’s insured and registered first. On December 17, at 9:15 p.m., a member from Halifax District RCMP observed a car turning into a parking lot at the intersection of Cole Harbour Rd. and Forest Hills Pkwy. The car’s...
South Park Street bicycle lanes now open
**** HRM Media Release South Park Street bicycle lanes now open The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that construction of the new South Park Street bicycle lanes, as well as the road and sidewalk renewal between Spring Garden Road and Sackville Street is now complete. New one-way protected bicycle lanes have been installed...
Winter Solstice and the Christmas Star
**** Info via Environment Canada Winter Solstice and the Christmas Star December 21 at 5:02 A.M. EST marks the winter solstice – or the start of astronomical winter. Taking place on the exact date of the December solstice, we will get to see this year the closest conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in 397 years!...
ENDED: Rainfall warning in effect via Environment Canada
**** Info via Environment Canada ENDED Rainfall warning in effect via Environment Canada “Rainfall warning in effect Rain, heavy at times is expected. Total rainfall: 25 to 50 mm with higher local amounts possible. Locations: Most of Nova Scotia. Time span: Beginning this morning and persisting into Tuesday morning. Remarks: An extended period of rain...
Have you seen this car?
**** RCMP Media Release Have you seen this car? Halifax District RCMP is investigating the theft of grey 2011 Buick Enclave. The SUV was stolen from a home in Lake Loon between 7 p.m. on December 16 and 9 a.m. on December 17. The SUV had Nova Scotia licence plate GRK297 attached to it. Anyone...
Halifax Regional Police are participating in #OperationChristmas
**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police are participating in #OperationChristmas and are conducting checkpoints throughout the Halifax region to ensure motorists are sober and educated on the many dangers of driving while impaired. Stay safe and keep others safe. NEVER drive impaired...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (Dec 18th)
**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (Dec 18th) 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...