Traffic, Weather & Utility

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Beaver Bank

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates vehicle-pedestrian collision RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Beaver Bank. On September 11, at approximately 4:40 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Beaverbank Rd. near the intersection with Woodbine Dr. RCMP officers learned...

Fuel prices to change at midnight

Fuel prices to change at midnight Gas down 4.1 cents Diesel down 3.3 cents...

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...

Westchester Station man faces multiple charges after flight from police

**** RCMP Media Release Westchester Station man faces multiple charges after flight from police Cumberland Country District RCMP has charged a man after his vehicle failed to stop for police. On September 7, an RCMP officer observed a man wanted on an outstanding warrant driving a Ford Focus on Hwy. 6 in Pugwash. As the...

Todays weather for the Halifax area

Mostly sunny with a high of 24c and high UV index today Some clouds tonight with a low of 11c...

Tropical Depression Seven forecast to become the 7th named storm (‘Gordon’) of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season

**** Via REMO Kings Cty Tropical Depression Seven forecast to become the 7th named storm (‘Gordon’) of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Aug-Sep-Oct are the forecast busiest periods for Tropical Cyclone Formation in the Atlantic – What to do when a Hurricane Watch or Warning is issued / During a hurricane / Keep Your Pets...

(Update) Traffic Advisory via RCMP – Hwy 7

Traffic Advisory update RCMP have completed operations in the 6700 Block of Highway 7 and the road is now open to regular traffic. – Traffic Advisory via RCMP RCMP H Division are on the scene of a motor vehicle collision in the 6700 block of Highway #7 in Gaetz Brook.  Highway 7 will be closed...

West Hants RCMP arrest man after impaired driving crash with child in vehicle

**** RCMP Media Release West Hants RCMP arrest man after impaired driving crash West Hants RCMP arrested a man for impaired operation after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a ditch on Hwy. 236 in Scotch Village. The man and a child passenger had no reported injuries. On September 4 at approximately 3:45 p.m...

(Update) The Macdonald Bridge will be closed this weekend on Friday, September 13th at 7PM until Monday, September 16th until 5:30AM

**** Info via HHB Update Heads up! The Macdonald Bridge will be closed this weekend on Friday, September 13th at 7PM until Monday, September 16th until 5:30AM. Please plan your routes accordingly and follow the digital signs on the bridge for updates. Stay safe and thank you for your patience!...

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...