The closing of a section of Barrington Street means the Cogswell Street redevelopment project in Halifax has reached an important stage. “It is a big day. Major milestone today,” says project manager Donna Davis. Davis says construction is now nearly 75 per cent complete. With the closure, however, comes new detours and inevitable traffic tie-ups. … Read More “Halifax redevelopment project hits milestone as motorists deal with traffic congestion” »
Andy Fillmore, who has represented Halifax as a Member of Parliament since 2015, is stepping away from federal politics. Fillmore announced he won’t be in Parliament when the House resumes in the fall. He was first elected in the 2015 election that saw the Liberals sweep into power as a majority government under Justin Trudeau. … Read More “N.S. MP Andy Fillmore stepping down from federal politics” »
Work on Halifax’s new Cogswell District is entering its next phase, bringing changes that will affect downtown bus routes and close off a section of Barrington Street for the next six months or so. As of Monday, Barrington Street from Upper Water Street to Duke Street is closed. The municipality will be realigning and regrading that … Read More “Cogswell District construction brings traffic, bus disruptions” »
A heat dome developing in the eastern United States will bring the hottest temperatures and highest humidex values of the year so far to the Maritimes this week. A heat dome is a large and persistent area of high pressure. The high pressure keeps the area relatively cloud free and acts as a lid of … Read More “Hottest weather of the year so far coming to the Maritimes” »
RCMP officers arrested a 30-year-old man wanted on a provincewide warrant in New Glasgow, N.S., on Monday. According to an RCMP news release, officers had a warrant for the arrest of Justin Daniel Graham, who they believed was inside a James Street residence. They took Graham into custody and he is expected to appear in court … Read More “Man wanted on provincewide warrant arrested in New Glasgow, N.S.” »
Halifax Regional Police is looking for a man after recovering a weapon during a traffic stop in Bedford, N.S., Monday morning. According to a news release from police, officers conducted the traffic stop near Bedford Highway and Meadowbrook Drive around 9:20 a.m. After they recovered a weapon, the driver allegedly fled the scene on foot. … Read More “Halifax police searching for man in Bedford, N.S., after seizing weapon” »
A section of Barrington Street in downtown Halifax is now closed as part of the next phase of the Cogswell District project. Barrington is fully closed from Upper Water Street to Duke Street. A news release from the city says the closure is expected to last about six months to allow crews to realign and … Read More “Additional traffic, transit impacts begin in Halifax due to Cogswell District project” »
A series of heat warnings are in place across New Brunswick, with temperatures expected to climb into the low 30s this week. Environment Canada says a period of “very hot and humid” weather is expected from Tuesday through Thursday. Daytime highs will vary from near 30 to 33 C, with the humidex expected to reach … Read More “Heat warnings issued across New Brunswick” »
Coastal Shell Products in Richibucto, N.B., has suspended all operations. The company made the announcement in a news release sent Saturday night. The release stated that despite efforts to continue to serve the shellfish industry in New Brunswick, operational limitations imposed by the provincial government over the last two years have created financial conditions that … Read More “N.B. shell processing plant suspends operation, 20 staff laid off” »
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