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Heavy winds and whiteouts

January 16, 2026January 21, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Heavy winds and scattered flurries are causing white out and blizzard like conditions across the western region of Nova Scotia. Locations in Annapolis and Kings Counties are experiencing whiteouts at this hour. Drive with care! Ns Hwy Cams ⤵️ https://novascotia.ca/tran/cameras/all.asp Adrian J.

Gas Update via Joel Hirtle

January 15, 2026January 21, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Gas up 4.9 and diesel up 5.4

Firefighters save home following barn fire

January 14, 2026January 21, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Kingston Firefighters along with mutual aid assistance, responded to a barn on fire this afternoon in Kingston. The structure, that appeared to be a baby barn, was a total loss. Fire crews were able to save the residence that was just feet away. Great work by all crews who responded! Adrian J.

Warm temps and rain on the way!

January 14, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Well if you thought the pot holes were already bad, more rainfall is on the way! Rain along with the shifting of cold to warm tempatures isn’t making it easy for our roads. Many areas are expected to see a decent amount of precipitation this evening into tomorrow with some warning’s in place for the […]

Man dead following RCMP involved shooting in Hants county

January 13, 2026January 14, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

RCMP involved shooting – Hants county: Via RCMP ⤵️ Earlier today, the Nova Scotia RCMP responded to a report of a man with a firearm. The man sustained fatal injuries. On January 13 at approximately 8:35 a.m., Sipekne’katik RCMP, assisted by East Hants District RCMP, responded to a report of a man with a firearm […]

Residential Home suffers significant damage following an early morning fire

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

On Saturday morning, sometime around 4AM, Kingston Firefighters were alerted to a house on fire in the community of Meadowvale. Kingston’s DC was the first on scene, noting that nothing was showing when he had arrived. “My initial report was nothing showing. The fire was in the early stages and upon my 360 of […]

Main drags mostly clear, back roads icy!

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Conditions have cleared up since late yesterday evening, for the most part! Main drags have been salted and are bare with partially covered areas. There are some icy spots on back roads. It’s a very chilly morning, with winds gusting to around 70km/hr just after 6AM. Have a safe week and happy Monday! Adrian J.

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 […]