Threats update 12pm: Police release downtown evacuation map after threats – Barrington Street – Almalway – Upper Water Street – Brunswick Street – Duke Street

Update: ALL ROADS REOPENED. 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. (Posted 1:10)

Release:


Evactuation Order Expands

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The evacuation area in downtown Halifax has now expanded to include the following:

  • The intersection of Barrington Street/Almalway Way is closed
  • Upper Water Street is closed
  • Brunswick Street/Dr. Aldred Waddell Street to Brunswick Street/Cogswell Street
  • Duke Street/Barrington Street is closed to vehicle traffic down to Upper Water Street

This evacuation order includes all businesses in this area. Pedestrians are asked to leave the area as well.

More information will be released once it is available.

August 10, 2026 (8:47 a.m.)

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.

Evacuation expands to Barrington Street, Upper Water Street, Brunswick Street, Duke Street after threats

All Downtown roads reopened after Downtown Halifax bomb threat (Posted 1:10pm)