(Update) NATAL DAY WEEKEND / FIREWORKS IN DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH
**** Via HRM UPDATE – As of 9:00 pm Saturday August 3rd the Halifax Regional Municipality would like to inform the genral public that the Halifax-Dartmouth Harbour Fireworks will be taking place as scheduled at 10:00 pm on Saturday August 3rd! Happy Natal Day Weekend! – As of August 3rd, at 4pm, the Halifax Regional...
Join us for Halifax Bridgewalk 2024!
**** Via HHB Repost Join us for Halifax Bridgewalk 2024! Step into a day of community, celebration, and stunning views as we walk together across the bridge Music, community booths, & fun activities for all ages! Sunday, August 4th 2024 2 – 4pm 📍 MacDonald Bridge...
Heat warning in effect
**** Info via Environment Canada Heat warning in effect Humidex values reaching 36 are expected. A prolonged period of very warm and humid weather is expected. Time span: today, Sunday, and Monday. Maximum daytime temperatures: 27 to 30 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 38), except cooler along parts of the coast. Minimum overnight temperatures: near...
Heat Protection – Stay hydrated
**** Via REMO Kings Cty Heat Protection – Stay hydrated Drink plenty of liquids (especially water) before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration (not having enough fluids in your body). You may be dehydrated even if you are not thirsty. Stay hydrated. 💧 If you eat less, you may need to drink...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
A mix of sun and cloud for today with a chance of showers this afternoon and risk of thundershowers and breezy with a high of 27c (35c humidex) and very high UV index Cloudy tonight with a a chance of showers and risk of thundershowers and low of 19c...
A tropical cyclone may form over the weekend near Florida. If it develops and reaches tropical storm strength it will be called ‘Debby’
**** Via ECCC Canada A tropical cyclone may form over the weekend near Florida. If it develops and reaches tropical storm strength it will be called ‘Debby’ If it makes its way to Eastern Canada, that will not likely be till later next week. – What to do when a Hurricane Watch or Warning is...
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...
Repost – Natal Day Civic Events
**** HRM Media Release Repost – Natal Day Civic Events The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to participate in the 127th Natal Day celebrations. As part of the municipality’s programming, residents are invited to participate in the 127th Pepsi Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Parade on Monday, August 5 at 10 a.m. In addition to the parade, residents...
Weekly Traffic Advisories (02 Aug)
Weekly Traffic Advisories (02 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 over...
Todays weather for the Halifax area
A mix of sun and cloud for today with a chance of showers and high of 28c (36c humidex) and very high UV index Cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and low of 19c...