Digby RCMP is investigating a collision involving a firefighter who was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while on the scene of a previous collision
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigating collision involving firefighter Digby RCMP is investigating a collision involving a firefighter who was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while on the scene of a previous collision. On August 20 at approximately 2:26 p.m., Digby RCMP, fire services, and EHS were on the scene of a...
Halifax Regional Police has charged a driver for stunting this morning
**** HRP Media Release Police lay stunting charges Halifax Regional Police has charged a driver for stunting this morning. At approximately 8:40 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 118 near exit 12. The officer observed the vehicle’s speed at 160 km/h in...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
Cloudy this morning clearing in the afternoon with a high of 24c (30c humidex) and high UV index Cloudy tonight with a low of 13c...
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...
Traffic Advisory via RCMP – Caldwell Road Caldwell Rd
Traffic Advisory via RCMP – Caldwell Road Caldwell Rd. between Atholea Dr. and Hines Rd. in Eastern Passage is closed due to a motor vehicle collision. Please use alternate route and avoid the area if possible...
Never drive while impaired. Drugs including those prescribed or sold over the counter can cause impairment
**** Via HRP Never drive while impaired. Drugs including those prescribed or sold over the counter can cause impairment Always, follow medication guidelines & check to ensure there is no negative reaction before operating a motor vehicle...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
Showers ending this afternoon then a chance of showers and risk of thundershowers with a high of 24c (32c humidex) and moderate UV index Cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and risk of thundershowers with a low of 18c...
2024 Atlantic hurricane season outlook update
**** Info via Environment Canada 2024 Atlantic hurricane season outlook update The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center has updated its mid-season hurricane outlook, which is similar to the initial outlook issued in May The notably active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, marked by storms having significant and deadly impacts, began early and...
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...
Kidston Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted
**** HRM Media Release Kidston Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the recreational water quality advisory has been lifted at Kidston Beach in Halifax. This is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches during July and August. Previous test...