Todays weather for the Halifax area
A wind and rainfall warning is in effect via Environment Canada Rain, at times heavy, today and windy with a risk of thundershowers this morning and high of 10c Rain ending this evening then a chance of showers tonight and windy with a low of 2c...
Rainfall and wind warning is in effect
**** Via Environment Canada Rainfall and wind warning is in effect Rainfall warning Rain, at times heavy, is expected. Locations: eastern mainland Nova Scotia and most of Cape Breton Island. Total rainfall: 50 to 70 mm, possibly higher over the Cape Breton Highlands. Time span: intensifying this morning, continuing until early this evening. Remarks: Rain...
RCMP investigate after truck stolen on Nov. 20 from Greens Point Rd. in Hillside
**** RCMP Media Release Have you seen this truck? It’s a grey 2019 Ford Ranger with NS plate GFB 379 The truck was stolen on Nov. 20, between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., from Greens Point Rd. in Hillside. It has a front novelty plate that reads “Born in Cape Breton, living in exile.” Anyone with...
Wind warning in effect
**** Via Environment Canada Wind warning in effect Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring. Maximum wind gusts: 90 km/h along the Atlantic coast. Locations: Halifax County and eastern Nova Scotia. Time span: early Saturday morning until early Saturday evening. Remarks: Easterly winds will increase tonight and peak in strength along the...
Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a serious crash following a flight from police in Pine Tree
**** RCMP Media Release Pictou County District RCMP investigating serious crash Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a serious crash following a flight from police in Pine Tree. On November 20, at approximately 9:50 p.m., RCMP officers responded to several reports of a suspected impaired driver who may be in possession of a firearm. Investigators...
Traffic Delay – Spryfield Santa Claus Parade
**** Via HRM Traffic Delay – Spryfield Santa Claus Parade Location: Beginning on Punch Bowl Drive and ending at Spryfield Mall Date: Sunday, Nov. 24 Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Details: This traffic delay is to facilitate the Spryfield Santa Claus Parade. Traffic impact: The parade will begin on Punch Bowl Drive, move right onto Herring Cove...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (22 Nov)
Weekly Traffic Advisories (22 Nov) 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...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
Showers or drizzle possible this morning with periods of rain starting in the afternoon and breezy with a high of 9c Periods of rain tonight and breezy with a low of 7c...
Fuel prices to change at midnight
Fuel prices to change at midnight Gas up 2.8 cents Diesel up .6 cents...
Update on school bus safety initiative
**** HRP Media Release Update on school bus safety initiative Halifax Regional Police issued three summary offence tickets this morning at the intersection of Victoria Road/Thistle Street in Dartmouth for drivers illegally passing school busses. Officers were in the area as part of an ongoing school bus safety initiative launched in October. The public was...