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Snow impacting conditions before midnight

January 11, 2026January 12, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Heavy wet snow is falling across much of the valley just before midnight, creating snow covered roads! Salt trucks are out, main drags appear partially covered, while many back roads are completely covered. Drive safe if your out late this evening, next report first thing in the AM. Adrian J.

Freezing rain impacting Annapolis Valley

January 11, 2026January 12, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Freezing rain has certainly made its mark on vegetation near the West Brooklyn Rd overpass near Avonport. Road conditions are moderate in most areas with some slush on backroads. Just traveled from the Halifax to Kings and it was smooth sailing, with multiple plows out. Drive safe 🙂 Adrian J.

Cancer Risks in Firefighting

January 10, 2026January 12, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

The following tips are from Work Safe Saskatchewan, who have a detailed and well done guide of information on the risks, awareness and much more on firefighting-related cancers. It’s time our local fire departments start taking these risks seriously and implementing steps to protect those who serve our communities. Here are the TOP 12 ways […]

Pooling water for Saturday morning drive

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

There is pooling water in various areas this morning from some overnight rainfall. Take your time if you are commuting today, expecially on Highway 101. Temperatures are 7 degrees just before 6AM. Adrian J.

Early morning House Fire in Meadowvale

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Kingston Firefighters along with mutual aid assistance from Nictaux, Middleton and Aylesford responded to a house fire in Meadowvale early this morning. Crews made quick working getting to the fire and extinguishing. Most units have cleared but crews are still active along Highway 201 near the intersection of Maple Ave. Use caution in the area. […]

Sunset from Kentville

January 9, 2026January 10, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Caught a glimpse of the sky lighting up in colours from work this evening! Adrian J.

Firefighting-related Cancers are killing local firefighters

January 9, 2026January 10, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Over the last year, I’ve been doing research and documenting stories from different firefighters who have all been diagnosed with firefighting-related cancers here in Nova Scotia. With January being firefighter cancer awareness month, I thought it was important to share some of the work I’ve been doing to bring attention to this important topic, learning […]

Slippery Roads for Friday Commute

January 9, 2026January 10, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Another slippery morning across the valley with black ice in various places for those commuting. Drive safely! Adrian J.

Gas Update via Joel Hirtle

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

No change for gas but diesel down 0.7 cents

Search Warrant results in arrests in New Russell

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Southwest Nova District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) seized items including cocaine, unstamped tobacco, and cash during the execution of a search warrant in New Russell. On January 6, Southwest Nova District RCMP SCEU, assisted by the Lunenburg District RCMP and the Nova Scotia RCMP South Shore Traffic Services, executed a search warrant at […]