Traffic, Weather & Utility

**** RCMP Media Release 18 people charged for alcohol related offences over the Halloween weekend Members of the Halifax District RCMP and the RCMP Southeast Traffic Services have charged 18 people with alcohol-related offences over the Halloween weekend. Twelve people were charged with alcohol-impaired driving, and an additional six people were issued driving suspensions due...

**** Halifax Water Release (Monday, November 2, 2020) Halifax Water will be continuing the replacement of a culvert near 31 Ketch Harbour Road in Herring Cove beginning tomorrow (Tuesday, November 3rd). This work will require the closure of Ketch Harbour Road near civic#31 on a 24hour basis from 8:00am Tuesday, continuing until Friday, November 6th...

**** HRM Media Release Glengarry Estates, Russell Lake West and Oakmount Neighbourhoods – Speed Limit Changes The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that speed limits will be reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h in the Glengarry Estates, Russell Lake West and Oakmount neighbourhoods. Crews will begin posting new signage today. Work is expected...

**** Info via Environment Canada The Halloween night sky this year was illuminated by a “blue moon”, the second full moon in the month, making it a little spookier than usual! Every month has a full moon, but because the lunar cycle and the calendar year are not perfectly synched, about every three years we...

**** Info via Environment Canada Rainfall warning in effect ENDED Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning Rain, at times heavy, is expected. Total Rainfall: 40 to 60 mm, with locally higher amounts possible. Time span: beginning this evening through Monday morning. Remarks: Rain at times heavy is expected to begin this evening then taper...

**** HRP Media Release Police share tips to reduce vehicle break-ins Halifax Regional Police is continuing to receive reports of thefts from vehicles across the Halifax region. We are continuing to conduct neighbourhood patrols and are sharing information and tips for citizens: ​ Always lock your vehicle, even when parked in your driveway. Never leave...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP and the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal work together for School Bus Safety Week On October 23, Kings District RCMP and the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal’s Vehicle Inspection Division worked together for School Bus Safety Week during a checkpoint in Auburn.​ During the...

**** HRM Media Release Heads Up Halifax. Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November first. Reduced daylight hours mean reduced visibility, making it difficult to see people and objects on the road. Collisions between vehicles and other road users are proven to increase during this time of year. Whether you’re walking, cycling, rolling, or driving...

**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (Oct 30) 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...

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for stunting ​ Police have charged a man for driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit yesterday in Dartmouth. ​ At approximately 2:15 p.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a car travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 118 outbound...