(Ended) Rainfall warning in effect via Environment Canada
**** 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...
Police share tips to reduce vehicle break-ins
**** 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 and the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal work together for School Bus Safety Week
**** 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...
Heads Up Halifax. Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November first.
**** 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...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (Oct 30)
**** 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...
Police charge man for stunting
**** 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...
Walker Street & Third Street – Water Main Repair
**** Halifax Water Release Walker Street & Third Street – Water Main Repair Halifax Water crews are on-site near 29 Walker Street working to repair a water main. Water service has been shut down for customers on Walker Street and Third Street while crews complete this urgent repair. There is no estimated time of...
September vehicle/pedestrian collision statistics
**** HRP Media Release September vehicle/pedestrian collision statistics Halifax Regional Police and Halifax District RCMP release a monthly vehicle/pedestrian collision report to provide police and citizens with more contextual information on this issue. A total of 76 vehicle/pedestrian/bicycle collisions were reported from January to September 2020 in Halifax Regional Municipality. Of the total collisions, there...
Police charge woman for stunting
**** HRP Media Release Police charge woman for stunting Police have charged a woman for driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit earlier today in Halifax. At approximately 2:15 p.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a car travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 102...
Police investigating roofing nails dumped on roadways
**** RCMP Media Release Police investigating roofing nails dumped on roadwaysBarrington RCMP are investigating incidents of nails dumped on roadways between Newellton and Clarks Harbour in Shelburne County. Today at 6:55 a.m., Barrington RCMP responded to reports of roofing nails on roadways in Newellton and Clarks Harbour. Officers located nails in multiple locations, including...