RCMPNS are on Willis Lane in North Preston and Paris Lane in Westphal, executing search warrants
**** Via RCMP RCMPNS are on Willis Lane in North Preston and Paris Lane in Westphal, executing search warrants in relation to an on-going investigation. Willis Lane is closed. Residents can expect to see a large police presence at both locations. Avoid the area to allow officers to do their work. At this time, there’s...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
Todays weather for the Halifax area A chance of flurries this morning changing to a chance of rain showers this afternoon and breezy with a high of 4c A chance of rain showers changing back to flurries this evening and breezy with a low of -1c –...
Snowfall warnings are in place for parts of the province via Environment Canada
Yikes! Snowfall warnings are in place for parts of the province via Environment Canada. A mix of weather for the Halifax area is expected from tonight into tomorrow, but above zero temperatures means that any snowfall shouldn’t stick around too long. Source https://weather.gc.ca/?province=ns&zoom=6¢er=45.32212704,-62.68759474...
Upcoming traffic disruptions in support of the Cogswell District project
**** HRM Media Release Upcoming traffic disruptions in support of the Cogswell District project The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of a series of traffic disruptions along Upper Water Street during the upcoming construction season. This work is needed to facilitate the final year of construction for the Cogswell District project. Work details: These...
Traffic Advisory via HRP – Barrington Street
Traffic Advisory via HRP Police are on scene of a stalled vehicle on Barrington Street at North Street. Inbound and outbound lanes on Barrington Street in this area are closed. Traffic is currently being re-routed. Please use alternate routes to avoid delays...
(Update) Police are on scene of a suspicious package in downtown Halifax
**** HRP Media Release UPDATE: Police investigate suspicious package Police have cleared the scene where a suspicious package was found in downtown Halifax earlier this morning. At approximately 9:50 a.m. officers responded to a report of a suspicious package in Grand Parade. The package was a hoax improvised explosive device. Police have determined it did...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
Todays weather for the Halifax area Mostly cloudy today with a high of 9c Clouds tonight with a chance of showers this evening changing to snow or rain tonight with a low of 0c –...
Upcoming MacKay Bridge closure
Traffic Advisory – Upcoming MacKay Bridge closure. See image for times –...
Halifax Regional Police charged 43 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of February
**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police release impaired driving statistics for February Halifax Regional Police charged 43 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of February. Of the 43 drivers, 22 were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by alcohol, four were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by a drug...
Police have charged a driver for stunting yesterday
**** HRP Media Release Police lay stunting charges Police have charged a driver for stunting yesterday. At approximately 10:15 a.m., a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, inbound on Highway 111 approaching Burnside Drive. The officer observed the vehicle’s speed at 139 km/h in a 80...