The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Halifax, Nova Scotia, announced a public safety alert concerning Patrick Celestine Hyslop, a 45-year-old man with multiple convictions for sexual assault and sexual interference involving minors. Hyslop is currently evading arrest after failing to comply with the conditions of his release order, prompting a province-wide warrant. This alert aims to inform the public of Hyslop’s presence in the Halifax Regional area to enhance community safety and support law enforcement efforts to capture him. While no immediate threat to the general public is stated, Hyslop's high-risk status underscores the potential danger, especially to youth. Residents... [Continue Reading]
On February 2, 2026, a man forcibly entered a store on Cole Harbour Road in Nova Scotia, breaking a display case and stealing trading cards. Witnesses reported that the suspect threatened a staff member before escaping in a dark-colored, older-model Volkswagen Jetta. The vehicle reportedly had black rims and a temporary permit. The Halifax Regional RCMP took the lead on the investigation and have since charged a 50-year-old man matching the suspect’s description. The suspect’s escape vehicle was partially identified, aiding police efforts. This incident raises concerns about criminal activity impacting local businesses and community safety. The timely arrest demonstrates... [Continue Reading]
The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has issued a province-wide arrest warrant for Mace Pottie, a 20-year-old from Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, over two assault charges. Police describe Pottie as 5-foot-7, 145 pounds, with dark brown hair and green eyes. Despite several attempts, authorities have yet to locate the suspect. This warrant represents a significant public safety concern as Pottie remains at large within the province. The police are appealing to local residents for any information that could help in tracking down the suspect to prevent further incidents. Multiple anonymous reporting options have been provided, including Crime Stoppers. The situation affects... [Continue Reading]
In a troubling incident early Thursday, customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland experienced a significant security lapse, gaining unintended access to the financial information and transaction histories of other users. The alarming glitch, reported between 10 AM and 11 AM, allowed individuals to view sensitive details, including recent purchases and National Insurance numbers, affecting user confidence in these widely-utilised apps. The issue arose when users attempted to log in to their respective banking apps, leading to unexpected visibility of account details belonging to others. In some cases, individuals reported seeing the accounts of multiple users. One Bank... [Continue Reading]
Information Commissioner’s Office made aware of incident affecting Lloyd’s, Halifax and Bank of ScotlandThe UK information regulator is examining an IT glitch that enabled some customers of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to see other users’ transactions when they logged into their banking app.The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said it was “aware of an incident affecting some online banking services” and that it would make inquiries. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources. [Continue Reading]