Halifax Latest News

• Federal government rescinds approval for Dartmouth Cove infill project

  This comes after two years of work on the project with developer Atlantic Road Construction and Paving Ltd.

  Environment

  4 hours
• Talks underway with potential buyer for Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain

  The court-appointed monitor overseeing the potential sale of Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain has confirmed selection of a bidder.

  Canada

  5 hours
• Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear dispute about Nova Scotia teacher contract

  The Supreme Court of Canada will not delve into a dispute between Nova Scotia and its teachers union that stretches back several years. 

  Canada

  10 hours
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• New rules coming for tenants paying fixed rent in Nova Scotia’s public housing units

  Over the next four years, 1,445 public housing tenants will start paying rent based on their household income, which means they could be paying more or less than they are now.

  Canada

  10 hours
• How 2 avid readers from Canada’s East Coast are trying to make books more affordable

  Two passionate readers have launched their own online bookstore in hopes of empowering communities and getting books into the hands of more people across the Maritimes.

  Canada

  Jun 20
• When a Halifax byelection could be called and what Trudeau must ponder

  Halifax MP Andy Fillmore's departure from federal politics adds to a growing list of byelections that need to be called by the Trudeau government.

  Politics

  Jun 19
• Pandemic, cellphones may have contributed to rise in N.S. school violence: officials

  One official said the data shows that many violent incidents involve elementary-aged children who missed out on socializing in person with peers during the pandemic.

  Education

  Jun 19
• Nova Scotia’s Lunenburg Municipality passes coastal protection regulations

  Under the regulations, no new coastal development will be permitted within 30 metres of the top of a bank in order to guard against erosion risk.

  Environment

  Jun 19
• A N.S. community forced to cross dangerous highway daily may finally have hope

  Since 2011, two people have been struck by vehicles and died in an attempt to cross this section of Nova Scotia's Highway 101. The illegal crossing is said to reduce travel time.

  Traffic

  Jun 19
• Halifax council approves Windsor Street exchange redesign with amendment

  After much discussion and consideration, Halifax councillors have approved the Windsor Street exchange redevelopment project 's functional design -- but with an amendment. 

  Canada

  Jun 18
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• Woman given lifetime animal ban in Canada after 12 horses found dead

  A New Brunswick woman has been given a lifetime ban on animal ownership after she pleaded guilty in an animal welfare case that included the death of a dozen horses.

  Canada

  Jun 18
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• N.S. heat wave: Halifax now under warnings as temperatures could feel like 41 C

  Environment Canada issued a heat warning for Nova Scotia on Tuesday. The weather agency forecasted conditions to feel like 41 C with the humidex value throughout the week.

  Weather

  Jun 18
• The Windsor Street exchange may be redeveloped. Some say the plan in place will fail

  The Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment will include a redesign of the intersection of Bedford Highway, Windsor Street, Lady Hammond Road and now Joseph Howe Drive.

  Traffic

  Jun 18
• Halifax MP Fillmore to leave federal politics ahead of expected mayoral run

  In his final address in the House, Fillmore says his sights are set on the future and there is more work to do for Halifax.

  Politics

  Jun 17
• Defunct window company in N.S. and what’s happening with customers who made deposits

  Canadian Choice Windows & Doors has taken over the leases of six Alweather Windows and Doors locations and says it will honour deposits in the form of credit.

  Canada

  Jun 17
• Less than 10 per cent of homeless shelters N.S. promised last year currently in place

  Nova Scotia announced in 2023 it was paying $7.5 million for 200 self-contained, fibreglass shelters, with 100 of them earmarked for use in Halifax. 

  Canada

  Jun 16
• New signs warning of great white sharks for some East Coast beaches

  The number of great white sharks is on the rise along Canada's East Coast, growing evidence shows. Plans are in the works to put up warning signs for beachgoers for the first time.

  Canada

  Jun 16
• 2 men killed in Nova Scotia in separate crashes, one riding dirt bike: RCMP

  Two men, aged 30 and 32, are dead in Nova Scotia after two separate fatal collisions, the RCMP says. One involved a dirt bike and the other a vehicle.

  Canada

  Jun 15
• His Apple Watch warned of an irregular heart rate. Turns out he was having a heart attack

  A 44-year-old Nova Scotia man is crediting his Apple Watch with possibly saving his life after being notified of an irregular heart rate, which turned out to be a heart attack.

  Health

  Jun 15
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• Halifax Tides FC launches as HRM’s first-ever pro women’s soccer club

  Halifax's inaugural women's professional soccer club now has an official name and logo ahead of the 2025 season kickoff -- inspiring young players to dream big.

  Sports

  Jun 14
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• Nova Scotia judge rejects constitutional arguments for Indigenous cannabis shops

  A judge has rejected arguments from four defendants claiming they have treaty and aboriginal rights to sell cannabis at dispensaries on Indigenous land north of Halifax.

  Canada

  Jun 14
• Nova Scotia man and lotto guru wins $1M prize, says ‘he’s going to be rich’

  A 35-year-old Cape Breton man is $1 million richer after buying a winning Lotto Max ticket last month. Cory Callaghan has been playing the game since he turned19.

  Entertainment

  Jun 14
• Airports demand millions in unpaid fees from defunct Lynx Air

  Authorities for the Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Halifax and Winnipeg airports are asking for an order instructing Lynx to hand over $4.1 million in unpaid fees.

  Canada

  Jun 14
• Election officer was wrong to tell N.S. Liberals to remove campaign signs, judge says

  The Progressive Conservative Party complained in July about Liberal campaign material that claimed Tim Houston was doing nothing to stop plans for a dump in the riding of Preston.

  Politics

  Jun 14
• ‘Historic backlog’: More than 1,200 court cases at risk of being tossed in N.S.

  Nova Scotia's court system is facing mounting pressures and a historic backlog in cases -- meaning some accused may never see their day in court.

  Canada

  Jun 14