Category: Halifax

Downtown road closures this weekend for crane removal

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents and motorists that Barrington and Prince Streets will experience partial closures to motor vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian traffic to facilitate a crane removal from 1657 Barrington Street, the Roy Building.

Barrington Street will be closed between George and Sackville Street beginning 7 p.m. Friday, June 9 and reopen 7 p.m. Sunday, June 11.

Prince Street will be closed between Argyle and Granville Streets beginning 7 p.m. Friday, June 9 and reopen 7 p.m. Sunday, June 11.

The weekend closure will ensure a safe, efficient and timely removal of the crane as well as minimize public disruption. Pedestrian access will be maintained to local businesses and all parking garages will be accessible.

SiRT brought in to investigate Pleasantville arrest

SiRT will investigate after an apparent injury during an arrest in Pleasantville.  Lunenburg RCMP responded last Saturday afternoon to a man with a knife threatening to hurt himself.  They say the man became aggressive and was tased, then treated on site by medics and taken to hospital.  He has since said he hurt his arm when he fell, so RCMP have referred the case to SiRT.