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**** RCMP Release Search efforts by RCMP and partner agencies believed to be associated to fraudulent report Victoria County District RCMP is investigating a report of a medical emergency that is now believed to be a scam. On August 24 at approximately 3:45 p.m., Victoria County District RCMP received a third-party report of a person […]
**** RCMP Release Update: Shaun Thibodeau, wanted on province-wide arrest warrant, has been arrested Shaun Alan Thibodeau, wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested. The 37-year-old man of Weymouth is charged with Uttering Threats to Cause Death, Extortion, Robbery, Kidnapping, Motor Vehicle Theft, Theft under $5,000, Mischief under $5,000, multiple firearms and weapons offences, […]
**** RCMP Release Victoria Ogden wanted on province-wide arrest warrant Yarmouth Town RCMP Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of Victoria Ogden, currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Ogden, 53, of Yarmouth, is charged with over fifteen offences dating back to November 2024, including Theft Under $5,000 (six counts), Uttering Forged Documents (two […]
**** HRP Release UPDATE: Missing person located The 71-year-old man who police requested the public’s assistance in locating earlier this afternoon, has been located and is safe. – –
**** RCMP Release Antigonish County District RCMP investigating serious collision Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a serious collision that occurred in Heatherton. On August 24, at approximately 6:55 p.m., RCMP officers, fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision. Officers learned that a Nissan Qashqai and a Toyota Corolla had […]
**** RCMP Release RCMP arrest two men after assault with a weapon in Lower Sackville RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested two men following an assault with a weapon involving several youths in Lower Sackville. On August 24, at approximately 8 p.m., officers responded to a report of an assault involving a weapon in the […]
**** NS Gov Release Province Supports Research to Strengthen Response to Tick-Borne Diseases ———————————————————————————— Nova Scotia is investing in research and innovation that will help protect people and animals from tick-borne diseases and strengthen the province’s life sciences sector. Research Nova Scotia, which is funded by the Department of Advanced Education, is supporting the…
**** Via NOAA Hurricane Centre Tropical Weather Outlook Central Subtropical Atlantic (AL95): An area of low pressure located a few hundred miles east-northeast of Bermuda is moving northward to north-northeastward at 15 to 20 mph. The associated shower activity remains disorganized and the circulation is broad and elongated. This system could still become a short-lived […]
**** HRM Release Kearney Lake Beach closed to swimming due to possible blue-green algae bloom The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that due to the presence of a toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom, Kearney Lake Beach in Halifax is closed for recreational use. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are naturally occurring in freshwater environments and may grow […]
Todays weather for the Halifax area A mix of sun and cloud for today with a chance of showers and risk of thundershowers and breezy with a high of 25c (32c humidex) Cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and low of 18c –
**** Via Environment Canada Rainfall warning (yellow) in effect A prolonged period of heavy rain is expected. Locations: central and northern Nova Scotia. Total rainfall: 50 to 75 mm, with locally higher amounts possible. Time span: early Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. Similar storms in the past have caused: – the overflowing of creeks and […]
**** Via NS SPCA Dartmouth shelter Are you missing me? Black and white, shorthair, intact male. Found near Swordfish Drive, Shearwater. If you own this cat, please contact the Dartmouth shelter at 902-468-7877 or e-mail dartmouth@spcans.ca.
Emergency crews in the 60 block of Tulip St in Dartmouth after reports of fire in a transformer followed by broken powerlines A small stretch of road between Tulip to Rose is blocked as crews wait for NSP . . –
In photos – Yar! We walked the plank at Fisherman’s Cove today to mingle with pirates and mermaids and other scallywags as Pirate Days takes over! With the Crimson Knot Pirates olde cannon and powder displays adding a bang to the day, face painting, music and goodies greeted guests as the shops offered to trade […]
**** Via HRM The Halifax Regional Municipality regrets to inform the public that due to the special weather statement issued by Environment Canada and the anticipated 50mm+ of rainfall on Sunday August 23rd, the Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition has been cancelled. Residents’ safety is the municipality’s top priority. This annual event typically attracts around […]
Traffic Advisory – Use caution on Hwy 111 between exit 6 – 7 as emergency crews are on scene of a vehicle that rolled into a ditch Traffic is affected both directions . –
Todays weather for the Halifax area A special weather statement is in effect Mostly cloudy today with a high of 23c (27c humidex) Rain tonight with a risk of thundershowers and breezy with a low of 18c –
**** Truro Police Release The Truro Police Service has charged four youths in connection with a stolen vehicle On August 11th, at approximately 7:00am, the Truro Police Service received a complaint regarding a stolen vehicle from a residence in Truro. The initial investigation revealed that four youths from the area had stolen a blue Nissan […]
**** Via Environment Canada Special website statement in effect Prolonged, heavy rainfall is expected. Locations: majority of mainland Nova Scotia. Potential rainfall amounts: 50 to 100 mm. Time span: early Sunday morning to Monday afternoon Remarks: A developing weather system is expected to bring a period of prolonged rainfall. Rainfall rates of 15 mm per […]
**** RCMP Release Police Two charged following crime sprees across HRM and southwest Nova Scotia The Nova Scotia RCMP and Halifax Regional Police (HRP) have charged a man and a woman with multiple offences following a series of thefts, a robbery, dangerous driving incidents, and the theft of a motor vehicle across the Halifax Regional […]
**** RCMP Release Missing person: Help the RCMP find Sommer Langthorne RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Sommer Langthorne. She was last seen on August 20 at 2 p.m. on Wedgewood Ave. in Timberlea. Langthorne is described as 5-foot-7, 125 pounds. She has green eyes and long hair […]
**** Info via DNR Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily – Current Burn Map Current Burn map 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 depending on the daily burn map, except industrial permits. Burn restrictions are updated […]
**** RCMP Release Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit seizes unusual fentanyl products, charges man Police have charged a man and seized multiple packages containing presumptive fentanyl, including substances with uncommon colours, textures and consistencies. As part of an ongoing investigation, officers with the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU)…
**** New Glasgow Police Release 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 Sex 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Matthew William Rozins High-Risk Sex Offender Notification: Matthew William Rozins In accordance with the Nova Scotia Release of High-Risk Offender Information Protocol, the New Glasgow Police are advising the public that a high-risk sex offender is within the New Glasgow area. Matthew William Rozins…
**** NS Gov Release Consultation Opens on New Protected Areas ——————————————————– NOTE: A list of areas now open for consultation follows this release. ——————————————————– Part of the Margaree River watershed and old growth forest in Cape Breton, a coastal area along the Eastern Shore, and a mix of forest, coastline and lake shoreline in Halifax […]
**** Via North Woodside Community Centre Walk for Youth Come out and support a fun fundraiser on September 5th. Fun for all ages. We have over 10 inflatable characters that will be walking with us on the route and afterwards there will be treat bags for all that participated for all ages. This event […]
**** Via NS DNR We’re saddened and disappointed by repeated vandalism at Heather Beach Provincial Park this summer, including attempted break-ins and other damage This behaviour is unacceptable and does not reflect the welcoming, respectful communities our parks are meant to serve. Because of the ongoing damage, we’ve made the difficult decision to remove the […]
Traffic Advisory – Emergency crews are on scene of a vehicle fire in the 20 block of Helen Ave in Dartmouth No injuries reported. There is currently a partial road closure in the area . . . . –
Weekly Traffic Advisories (21 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 disruptions in support of Main Street repaving and maintenance work […]
Todays weather for the Halifax area A mix of sun and cloud for today with a chance of showers and high of 28c (35c humidex) Cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and low of 15c –
**** RCMP Release Lunenburg District RCMP investigating fatal collision Lunenburg District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Lilydale, near Lunenburg. On August 19 at approximately 4:20 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision on Northwest Rd. near Schnares Crossing Rd. Officers learned that a […]
****HRP Release Police investigate discovery of body Police are investigating after the body of a man was located at a recycling facility yesterday. On August 19, at approximately 2:20 p.m., police responded to a recycling facility on Chain Lake Drive where the body of an adult man was located. Police have confirmed the body arrived […]
Sad news from Hope for Wildlife “It is with great sadness that we let you all know that our beloved Frankie the Fox has passed away. When you love animals like we do, every loss is hard. But sometimes we are fortunate enough to share an animal’s life from youth through their golden years, and […]
Fuel prices to change at midnight Gas up 4.5cpl Diesel up 3.0cpl
**** Info via DNR Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily – Current Burn Map Current Burn map 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 depending on the daily burn map, except industrial permits. Burn restrictions are updated […]
**** RCMP Release Update: Missing woman located The 30-year-old woman who was last seen on August 12 in Lower Sackville has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing person files through social media shares and offering tips.
**** HRM Release Municipality introduces new fee structure for false alarms The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that a new false alarm fee structure for security and fire alarm systems will take effect on Tuesday, Sept. 1. False alarms occur regularly and can divert police officers and firefighters from actual emergencies, creating operational and […]
**** Via Mega Collectables Show DARTMOUTH, GET READY! The Mega Collectibles Show is back on Saturday, September 5th! Come shop Pokémon, TCG, anime, toys, figures, cards and all kinds of amazing collectibles from local vendors. 📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites 973 Wilkinson […]
**** RCMP Release Update: Missing woman located The 42-year-old woman who was reported missing in East Port Medway has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing person files through social media shares and offering tips. –
**** RCMP Release Update: Missing youth located The 15-year-old youth last seen August 17 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing person files through social media shares and offering tips.
