Lake Echo Beach, Penhorn Beach, Birch Cove Beach, Springfield Beach and Shubie Park Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted
**** HRM Media Release Lake Echo Beach, Penhorn Beach, Birch Cove Beach, Springfield Beach and Shubie Park Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the recreational water quality advisory has been lifted at Lake Echo Beach in Lake Echo, Birch Cove, Shubie Park, and Penhorn Beaches in Dartmouth...
Prioritize off-highway vehicle (OHV) safety this summer. Whether you’re on an ATV, side-by-side, or other OHV
**** Via RCMP Prioritize off-highway vehicle (OHV) safety this summer. Whether you’re on an ATV, side-by-side, or other OHV: • Wear a helmet; helmets are required by law for all OHVs. • Ride sober; riding under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal. • Only ride with the number of passengers your OHV allows...
Pictou County District RCMP seeking information in single-vehicle crash / Halifax Regional Police has charged a driver for stunting
**** RCMP Media Release Pictou County District RCMP seeking information in single-vehicle crash Pictou County District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in relation to a vehicle crash that occurred in Lyons Brook. On July 7, at approximately 7 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP, fire services and EHS responded to a single-vehicle crash on...
Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.
**** Info via DNR Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. During wildfire risk season (15 March to 15 October), no domestic brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, except industrial permits. Burn restrictions are updated daily at 2:00...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (19 July)
Weekly Traffic Advisories (19 July) 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. **** Municipal Release Traffic Delay – Lucasville Road Location: Lucasville Road at the bridge over...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
Sunny today with a high of 27c (31c humidex) and very high UV index Some clouds tonight with a low of 15c...
Disaster Financial Assistance for July 2024 Flash Flooding Damage
**** CNS Media Release Disaster Financial Assistance for July 2024 Flash Flooding Damage –—————————————————– Nova Scotians can now apply for disaster financial assistance for uninsurable losses related to flash flooding in the Annapolis Valley and surrounding areas last week. “This has been another devastating storm and an incredibly difficult time for Nova Scotians,” said John...
Fuel prices to change at midnight
Fuel prices to change at midnight Gas down 0.9 Diesel down 1.9 ...
In May, the Nova Scotia RCMP charged 23 drivers with stunting on a number of highways across the province
**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP release monthly provincial stunting statistics for May As Nova Scotia’s Provincial Police, road safety is a top priority. In an effort to keep citizens informed about enforcement on our roadways, the RCMP is releasing statistics on stunting charges for May 2024. In May, the Nova Scotia RCMP charged 23 drivers...
Traffic Advisory – Hwy 111
Emergency crews are on scene of a MVA with fire on Hwy 111 between exit 8 – 7 towards the bridge. One lane of traffic closed. Slow down and use caution in the area. No known injuries...