Two stunting drivers charged for 232 km/hr
**** RCMP Media Release Two stunting drivers charged for 232 km/hr On July 19, an off-duty police officer reported two westbound vehicles travelling at extremely high rates of speed on Hwy. 104 near Monastery. An RCMP officer working near Exit 31 caught both vehicles on RADAR and measured the speeds at 232 km/hr. The speed...
Queensland Beach Provincial Park is closed for swimming
Info via the NS Lifeguard Service “Please be advised that Queensland Beach Provincial Park is closed for swimming until further notice due to water quality. “...
Several traffic violations identified during checkstops
**** RCMP Media Release Several traffic violations identified during checkstops Nova Scotia RCMP’s Northwest Traffic Services, which serves Pictou, Colchester and Cumberland Counties, conducted several traffic check points between July 10 and 15. Police served one 24-hr suspension and laid more than 50 charges under the Motor Vehicle Act and Cannabis Control Acts. RCMP officers...
(Ended) Heat warning / Severe thunderstorm watch in effect via Environment Canada.
**** Via Environment Canada **** ENDED Update: That was fast. Heat warning remains, thunderstorm watch has ended. (Weather) Heat warning via Environment Canada. Check out the link for more information: http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=ns “Heat Warning in effect Temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius, humidex 38, combined with overnight lows near 16 degrees Celsius are expected for the next...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (updated daily)
**** TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (updated daily) ————————————————————— NEW WORK — HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 118 Southbound Ramp on to Highway 111 Eastbound The Highway 118 southbound ramp on to the Highway 111 eastbound ramp will be closed for the weekend, starting at 6 p.m. Friday, July 17, for road and bridge...
Halifax Mobility Response – Streets and Spaces
**** HRM Media Release Halifax Mobility Response – Streets and Spaces The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. As part of the Halifax Mobility Response Plan, Bedford Row, between the Founders Square parking garage and Prince Street, will be temporarily closed to all vehicle...
(Update) Blue-Green Algae Being Monitored at Lake Major Water Supply
**** Halifax Water Release Blue-Green Algae Being Monitored at Lake Major Water Supply ** Update: Halifax Water has a comprehensive blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) monitoring program for our water supplies. At this time, no toxins have been detected and the water in Lake Major and all other Halifax Water sources remains safe to drink. Due to...
Albro Lake Beach Closed to Swimming
**** HRM Media Release Albro Lake Beach Closed to Swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Albro Lake Beach in Dartmouth is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Albro Lake Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised...
Pictou County RCMP investigates fatal motor vehicle collision
**** RCMP Media Release Pictou County RCMP investigates fatal motor vehicle collision Shortly after 1:35 a.m. this morning, Pictou County RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on Egypt Road, Hillside. A preliminary investigation determined that a single vehicle left the roadway and overturned. One woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two other occupants...
Police investigate Impaired Driving / Flee from Police in Halifax.
**** HRP Media Release Police investigate Impaired Driving / Flee from Police in Halifax. On July 15, 2020 at approximately 2:45 pm. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a driver operating a motor vehicle while impaired in the area of Sambro and West Pennant, Halifax. Police located the vehicle...