One for the road? Designated driver one of many options

One for the Road? Designated Driver one of many options this New Year’s Eve. RCMP across Nova Scotia will be out in Force this New Year’s Eve reinforcing to drivers the importance of safe, sober driving. RCMP will be holding random checkpoints to catch impaired drivers including those who are driving under the influence of [...]

Police offer tips for New Year’s Eve

Halifax Regional Police wishes citizens a safe and Happy New Year. Extra officers will be working tonight as part of the New Year’s Eve festivities. Police will also continue with Operation Christmas which involves random checkpoints throughout HRM to catch impaired drivers and ensure road safety in our community. As part of this year’s campaign, [...]

Happy Holidays from the Bedford Beacon!

Winter 2010 newletter from Councillor Tim Outhit

Dear Bedford Residents, This is my fifth newsletter/bulletin since being elected as your representative on Halifax Regional Council 30 months ago. My objective is to update you on what has been going on in Bedford and HRM, and to highlight some of the upcoming issues and events that you can expect to hear more about [...]

Bedford Community Skating Party!

Please join Hon. Geoff Regan MP, MLA Kelly Regan, and Councillor Tim Outhit for a Bedford Community Skating Party. This event will be held on Monday, December 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the new BMO Centre located at 61 Gary Martin Drive in Bedford. There is no charge and light refreshments will [...]

Citizens warned about slippery roads

HRM Partners in Policing are warning citizens to use caution as the roads are becoming slippery. Police are currently dealing with a number of weather related collisions. Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists should be aware that roads are becoming slippery and a vehicle’s required stopping distance, in these conditions, will increase. Pedestrians are reminded to make [...]