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• Long-awaited highway project to ease Burnside traffic set to be completed in 2024

  A long-awaited highway project to ease traffic through Burnside is set to be completed in 2024. The Burnside Connector was approved in 2018.

  Traffic

  Jan 26
• People in N.S. highway crash struck by another vehicle while trying to get out

  RCMP said a vehicle collided with a guardrail. As two of the five occupants were getting out, they were struck by another vehicle on the highway.

  Traffic

  Dec 5, 2023
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• N.S. mechanic shortage means motorists could be left in cold waiting for winter tires

  The provincial government launched a campaign pleading with drivers to install winter tires, but drivers, including the minister, have had to put the brakes on the idea.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2023
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• Halifax bus driver says staffing ‘stretched to the max’

  Although Halifax Transit noted the four new routes are a result of improved staffing levels, one bus driver said at least 80 to 100 more employees are needed for proper expansion.

  Economy

  Oct 19, 2023
• Temporary bridge on main road to Peggy’s Cove opens to traffic

  Nova Scotia's Department of Public Works announced on Friday that crews have opened a temporary bridge to allow drivers to reach Peggy's Cove through Route 333 in Blind Bay.

  Traffic

  Aug 18, 2023
• ‘It’ll be a good day’: Barneys River fire chief relieved as highway twinning project completed

  That highway that connects the eastern and central parts of Nova Scotia has been the site of many serious and sometimes deadly accidents.

  Traffic

  Jul 21, 2023
• Dump truck loses its bucket after striking overpass on N.S. highway

  A dump truck lost its bucket after hitting an overpass on Highway 111 in Dartmouth, N.S., on Friday afternoon, which led to some lane reductions. 

  Traffic

  May 12, 2023
• Person airlifted to hospital after serious car crash in Goodwood, N.S.

  One person was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle crash in Goodwood, N.S. Friday morning.

  Traffic

  Apr 14, 2023
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• Nova Scotia man killed in northern Manitoba semi crash, RCMP say

  RCMP say the fatal crash occurred on Highway 10 north of The Pas, Man., when a southbound semi crossed into the northbound lane and struck another semi.

  Traffic

  Apr 12, 2023
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• Water main break disrupts service, floods Armdale Roundabout in Halifax

  Drivers faced a soggy commute Monday after a water main break in the area of Quinpool and Chebucto roads flooded the Armdale Roundabout.

  Traffic

  Apr 10, 2023
• NEXUS application centres reopen at 8 Canadian airports starting March 27

  The 13 Canadian enrolment centres were closed March 2020 due to the pandemic. The closures were extended due to a dispute over legal protections for American customs officers.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2023
• Bedford mosque calls on Halifax Transit for accessible bus service

  As the municipality continues to grow and develop, a mosque and community centre in Bedford is calling on HRM to relocate a bus stop to make transit more accessible.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2023
• Halifax Transit to reduce service amid staffing shortages, union responds

  Halifax Transit plans to temporarily suspend some bus routes and make scheduling adjustments at the end of the month, due to staffing shortages.

  Politics

  Feb 17, 2023
• Residents say ongoing flooding on Shubenacadie, N.S. road is preventable

  In 2016 the Municipality of East Hants rezoned the residential area as a high-risk floodplain due to it's proximity to the Shubenacadie river.

  Traffic

  Jan 15, 2023
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• Halifax launches app to help residents navigate Cogswell Interchange during construction

  The $122.6-million project will include cycling lanes, multi-use trails, new parks and open spaces, but to get there it will require lots of construction.

  Traffic

  Nov 17, 2022
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• Halifax installs ‘speed cushions’ along accident-prone north-end road

  'Speed cushions' have been installed on Robie Street to 'reduce the impact to emergency services and transit vehicles on the corridor, while attempting to mitigate vehicle speeds.'

  Traffic

  Sep 15, 2022
• ‘Left-turn calming’ speed bumps to be piloted at Halifax intersections

  The Halifax Regional Municipality expects to install the 'left-turn calming' speed bumps at six intersections in September.

  Traffic

  Aug 28, 2022
• RCMP investigating ‘serious collision’ in Nova Scotia

  A Honda Civic was travelling south on Baxters Harbour Road in Glenmont, while a Nissan Rogue was travelling east on Gospel Road. The two crashed in an intersection. 

  Traffic

  Jul 9, 2022
• ‘A dog’s breakfast’: Halifax business owner frustrated as Spring Garden closes to cars

  As of Monday, Spring Garden Road in Halifax from Queen Street to South Park Street is open only to buses, cyclists and pedestrians from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2022
• Construction safety device creator facing red tape with N.S. government

  Mitchell Hollohan is the creator of the Guardian SmartFlagger, an automated, flagged traffic device that makes construction sites safer.

  Traffic

  Jun 30, 2022
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• Motorcycle driver killed in Nova Scotia crash near Englishtown

  A Sydney, N.S. man has died following a collision near Englishtown on Saturday.

  Traffic

  May 22, 2022
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• Stop signs, crosswalks coming to stretch of Halifax street plagued by collisions

  According to the municipality, staff have 'started the process' to implement measures on the section of Robie Street north of Stairs Street to address safety issues.

  Traffic

  May 17, 2022
• RCMP say 35-year-old man dead after car crash in N.S.

  A Ford F-150 and a Dodge Ram were travelling in opposite directions and crashed into each other. 

  Traffic

  May 14, 2022
• ‘It’s a first step’: N.S. safe cycling advocates applaud new traffic signal for bikes

  "It's just kind of nice to see Nova Scotia and HRM specifically use these bicycle signals. Hopefully we're going to see a lot less collisions."

  Traffic

  May 9, 2022
• Woman dead after car struck utility pole in N.S., RCMP say

  Nova Scotia police found a car that had struck a utility pole on a highway. A 27-year-old woman from Sackville, N.B., was pronounced dead at the scene.

  Traffic

  Apr 15, 2022