Hurricane Ernesto is a Category 1 Hurricane, and forecast to enter into the Canadian Hurricane Centre Response Zone pm-Sunday, Aug 18th, and track southeast of Nova Scotia
**** Via REMO Kings Cty Hurricane Ernesto is a Category 1 Hurricane, and forecast to enter into the Canadian Hurricane Centre Response Zone pm-Sunday, Aug 18th, and track southeast of Nova Scotia “The only expected impacts for Nova Scotia will be heavy surf conditions with risk of rip currents along the...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
Sunny today with a high of 25c (28c humidex) and high UV index Some clouds tonight with a low of 13c...
Repost – The Macdonald Bridge will be closed for important maintenance work this weekend
**** Via HHB Repost – Bridge Closure Alert The Macdonald Bridge will be closed for important maintenance work this weekend. The bridge will closed to vehicles from Friday, August 16th at 7pm until Sunday, August 18th at 5:30am. The bike lane and pedestrian walkway will be open as usual! Please plan ahead and thanks for...
Queens District RCMP will be increasing patrols in North Queens County, particularly over the next few weekends, in response to complaints about underage drivers operating off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in the area
**** Via REMO Queens District RCMP will be increasing patrols in North Queens County, particularly over the next few weekends, in response to complaints about underage drivers operating off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in the area Over the past several weeks, officers have received numerous reports from concerned community members about minors illegally operating OHVs at high...
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...
Public Meetings on Sackville and Little Sackville River Floodplains – Proposed Land Development Regulations
**** HRM Media Release Public Meetings on Sackville and Little Sackville River Floodplains – Proposed Land Development Regulations The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to provide their feedback on new proposed land development regulations for the Sackville River and Little Sackville River Floodplains. The proposed regulations have been developed to carry out the recommendations...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (16 Aug)
Weekly Traffic Advisories (16 Aug) 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...
RCMP investigates fatal collision in Lower South River / RCMP investigating fatal motorcycle crash near St. Peter’s
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates fatal collision in Lower South River Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Lower South River. On August 16, at approximately 12:05 a.m., Antigonish County District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision near the 4000 block of Hwy...
Oakfield Park Beach and Penhorn Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted
**** HRM Media Release Oakfield Park Beach and Penhorn Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the recreational water quality advisory has been lifted at Penhorn Beach in Dartmouth and Oakfield Park Beach in Oakfield. These are supervised beaches. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all...
Hurricane Ernesto is a Category 2 Hurricane, and forecast to diminish in strength to a Category 1 Hurricane by am-Sunday
**** Via REMO Kings Cty Hurricane Ernesto is a Category 2 Hurricane, and forecast to diminish in strength to a Category 1 Hurricane by am-Sunday Ernesto is forecast to enter into the Canadian Hurricane Centre Response Zone on pm-Sunday, Aug 18th, and track south of Nova Scotia 2024 #HurricaneSeason forecast: 17-24 named storms 8-13 hurricanes...