Garth Oxner Media

06/23/2026

Issued at 2026-06-23 5:20PM ADT by Environment Canada:

Yellow level warning - rainfall - issued for:
Lunenburg County, N.S. (011400)
Queens County, N.S. (011500)
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West, N.S. (012700)

Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High

Heavy rain is expected this evening.

Locations: Lunenburg, Queens, and Halifax Metro and Halifax County West.

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm, with locally higher amounts possible.

Time span: ongoing until later tonight.

Remarks: Rain at times heavy is expected to taper to showers overnight tonight.

Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible.

Allow extra time for travel.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.

June 23

UPDATE 18:35: Shelburne county added

06/23/2026

Q104 Update: Due to the rain tonight, the planned closure of the Macdonald bridge is CANCELLED! Mcdonald bridge will be open. Mcdonald bridge will be closed June 24 & 25th 9pm-5:30am. (Sidewalk and bike lane will remain
open)

06/19/2026

Commemorating with my American friends!

06/14/2026

10 reasons to love me for being Canadian

06/12/2026

I just read a post that suggested that sunscreen causes cancer. This is misinformation. The following excerpt is from the Canadian Cancer Society.

06/12/2026

Ticks & Nova Scotia

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

Happy 65th birthday to the icon Michael J. Fox! ❤️