Gas down at midnight via Joel Hirtle
Gas down 4 cents and no change to diesel
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Tag: Nova Scotia
Pull over!
When an emergency vehicle with their lights and sirens are activated, you must pull over to give them as much room as possible, while doing so safely. Over the last week I’ve heard from numerous police officers, firefighters and paramedics, who have been expressing their concerns about motorists not pulling over while they are responding […]
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More counties lifted from woods restrictions
The risk of wildfires is now low enough in Pictou and Colchester counties to allow restrictions on travel and activities in the woods to be lifted today, September 11. With the change, effective at 4 p.m., half the counties in the province will no longer be under the restrictions. Restrictions were lifted in the following […]
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First Day of School
Wishing all students, parents and teachers an awesome and safe first day of school!! It was a foggy morning at most bus stops across the valley today. Adrian J.
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Winter Operators needed for 2025/2026 season
The Nova Scotia Department of Public Works are hiring operators for the 2025/2026 season. If you have a Class 3 licence with air-brake endorsement and a clean driving record, maybe this job could be for you! For full details and to apply: www.novascotia.ca/winter-equipment-operator Local job fairs coming up next week in Annapolis, Hants & Kings […]
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School Bus Safety
School buses will be hitting the roads this week for another school year and it’s important for motorists to be reminded. Starting the first week of September throughout the rest of the year, it might not hurt to adjust your morning commute schedule to ensure you have extra time if you encounter traffic congestion due […]
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Some restrictions in woods lifted for Nova Scotia
The risk of wildfires has lowered enough in some counties for restrictions on travel and activities in the woods to be lifted today, August 29. The burn ban remains in place for the entire province until October 15 or until conditions improve further. Effective 4 p.m. today, the woods restrictions are lifted in the following […]
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App announced by Nova Scotia Government
“The right alert at the right time can make all the difference. Get alerts for your home, work, or wherever your family is with NS Alert. Trusted emergency alerts for Nova Scotia. Download where you get your apps.” Apple (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/ns-alert/id6747510995 Google (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peasi.nsalert&hl=en_CA Photo via Nova Scotia Government
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Special Air Quality Statement
FROM Kings REMO: Special Air Quality Statement for Halifax, Lunenburg, Kings, and Hants Counties Air Quality Warning issued for Annapolis County Smoke from wildfires will reduce local air quality Short range wind forecast: light becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 km/h. Remarks: Smoke from a wildfire near the Long Lake area of Annapolis county will […]
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⚠️ Special Air Quality Statement
⚠️ Special Air Quality Statement: Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Smoke from wildfires will reduce local air quality. Locations: Halifax, Lunenburg, Kings, and Hants Counties Short range wind forecast: Winds light westerly becoming southwesterly 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Smoke from a wildfire near the […]
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