RCMP urge safety as Hurricane Teddy approaches
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP urge safety as Hurricane Teddy approaches With Hurricane Teddy continuing to track toward our province, the RCMP urges citizens to be mindful of the dangers that the storm may present. As the storm approaches, it is important to remember that extreme weather will result in hazardous conditions, decreased visibility and...
HHB is ready for Teddy
Via HHB HHB is ready for Teddy With the safety of the public as it’s first priority, HHB has spent the last several days preparing. All construction projects have stopped and materials that could be a safety hazard have been secured. HHB closely monitors wind speeds and will restrict access to the bridges if necessary:...
Halifax Water crews are responding to a water main break near 44 Hillside Ave in Lower Sackville
**** Halifax Water Release Hillside Avenue, Lower Sackville – Water Main Repair Halifax Water crews are responding to a water main break near 44 Hillside Ave in Lower Sackville. Water service has been temporarily shut down to allow crews to complete the repair. There is no estimate of water service restoration at this time. Once...
Municipality prepares for impacts of Hurricane Teddy
**** HRM Media Release UPDATE: For those who plan to self-evacuate, please call 311 to self-register by 8 p.m., to provide time for staff to plan adequately. This is a voluntary self-evacuation for those living in the Sambro area, Peggys Cove, Eastern shore and in low-lying coastal areas who are close to the water. If...
(Update) Provincial Parks Closed During Hurricane Teddy
**** Parks Canada Release Halifax Citadel Re-Opened Today Halifax Citadel National Historic Site has re-opened at noon today, Wednesday, September 23, as a result of an on-site safety review by Parks Canada. The temporary closure yesterday was based on the potential for severe weather from Hurricane Teddy. Visitor safety is of the utmost importance...
(ENDED) Multiple warnings issued as Hurricane Teddy approaches
**** Via Environment Canada Update: Environment Canada has lifted all warnings for HRM in regards to Hurricane Teddy Tropical storm warning in effect Tropical storm force winds of 60 gusting to 90 km/h over exposed areas from Tropical Storm Teddy can be expected over the above regions. Tropical storm force winds ahead of Hurricane Teddy...
Hurricane Teddy Update, Monday, Sept. 21
**** EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE Release Hurricane Teddy Update, Monday, Sept. 21 —————————————————————– NOTE: Storm updates will be issued as needed. No further updates are expected today. —————————————————————– The Emergency Management Office (EMO) continues to remind Nova Scotians to be prepared for Hurricane Teddy. Current forecast models indicate Nova Scotia is expected to start feeling strong...
HRP have charged a man with stunting in Halifax / Charges to follow incident of child being placed in trunk of car
**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police have charged a man with stunting in Halifax. Yesterday at approximately 7:30 p.m. West Division patrol officers responded to a citizen complaint of vehicles racing in the area of Evergreen Place, a dead-end street off Prospect Road in Halifax. It had been reported that motorists are gathering in...
Halifax Water Prepares for Hurricane Teddy
**** Halifax Water Release Halifax Water Prepares for Hurricane Teddy (Via Environment Canada) Hurricane Teddy is currently predicted to impact Halifax and Nova Scotia Tuesday into Wednesday. Halifax Water operates critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and is taking all possible precautions to prepare for Teddy. Those measures include filling of fuel tanks, testing backup...
MacKay Bridge will be closed from 4am Saturday, September 26 until 10pm Sunday, September 27
**** HHB Media Release Traffic Advisory: MacKay Bridge will be closed from 4am Saturday, September 26 until 10pm Sunday, September 27. This is the final scheduled bridge closure for 2020...