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Update: Road Closures (2:00 p.m.)

Police have confirmed there is no ongoing threat in downtown Halifax. All roads have been reopened. Businesses may reopen as well. A small police presence will remain in the Purdy’s Wharf parkade.

More information on the incident will be provided soon.

I see at least an accident a day, maybe 3-4 a week in Halifax. It's only increasing. Where are all the defensive drivers? Or the good driving schools, not just pop-up shop ones where you pay a fee and suddenly you're a driving instructor/driving school. I mean it genuinely. I'm a defensive driver, I look over my shoulder. That doesn't seem to exist anymore. People don't shoulder check, or really pay attention or even look when merging into a lane or even at a stop-sign, too busy on their phones. If you look around, the amount of humans with their eyes not on the road? It's terrifying. I was rear-ended back in 2020 because this kid confessed, oh I was texting. I was parked waiting to turn left, and it was at the bottom of baker drive. That road is huge, and he hit me square on at 60km an hour. I have irreparable damage to my body and yes I'm alive, but the driving has just gotten worse since. Get off your phone, and pay attention. You're driving a vehicle of mass destruction and can seriously hurt someone. I cannot be the only one. It's Monday and enroute to work I had 5-almosts because people do NOT pay attention. I need a louder horn. Maybe one that sounds like a train, maybe people would pay attention if they shit their pants over a horn..

>Police have confirmed there is no ongoing threat on Thomas Raddall Dr. near the Canada Games Centre. There will continue to be a small police presence in the area as the investigation continues. The downtown closure remains in effect per the map below (no update).

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Police responding to threats

Halifax Regional Police have a man in custody and an increased police presence in two areas of the city due to threats he made.

The Purdy’s Wharf parkade in downtown Halifax has been evacuated due to a suspicious vehicle that is being searched in response to the threats.

The man was arrested on Thomas Raddall Drive near the Canada Games Centre. Police will have an increased presence in this area as well.

Police ask the public to avoid both areas. More information will be released once it is available.

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