Applications open for HalifACT Youth Climate Action Fund. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ap...

The average residential tax bill would need to go up by $900/year to break even on existing costs in D14. We're doing a $1.7m transit pilot for an area with a ~$3m tax base. Rates need to go up, services be cut, or the tax base needs to grow for this to be sustainable.

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New: Residents in Lucasville want a pause on a 311-unit development while the community finalizes its planning review with the African Nova Scotian Community Action Program. “It’s like putting the cart before the horse," said Coun. John Young. My latest for @thechronicleherald.bsky.social.

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At this time, Scotia Square is closed and associated bus routes are on detour. Halifax Ferry Terminal remains open and staff will be available to guide passengers. Visit halifax.ca/realtime-alerts to view all active alerts, filter by route and get updates in real time about detours & stop closures.

CARE is now available across the Halifax peninsula. Residents in Dartmouth, Cole Harbour, Woodlawn and the Halifax peninsula can access this 24/7, community-based mobile response service for non-emergency mental health, substance use and well-being crises by calling 211. Learn more: buff.ly/QnEUAxh

On Wednesday, Aug. 12 we will be holding a Halifax and West Community Council meeting. There will be a public hearing. To speak in person, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 12. To speak via Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 11. Agenda: buff.ly/SYeOfDC

The Halifax Regional Municipality is asking for feedback on proposed changes to planning policies and land use by-laws that would help enable and regulate large-scale solar farms across the region. Details: buff.ly/fAeeYsj

New N.S. pilot program aims to beat wait times, diagnosis skin cancer early #NovaScotia The lineup that formed at the pop-up on the Halifax waterfront on Saturday proved demand is there for people wanting to be seen. www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

New N.S. pilot program aims to beat wait times, diagnosis skin cancer early

Suspicious Photo Overview and Triage - setup on the Halifax waterfront this weekend to review skin lesions, aiming to address primary care access challenges and long referral wait times for.

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A Nova Scotian clothing brand is showcasing local artwork in a new way. #NovaScotia Dear Ocean’s new collection is using hand-painted artworks from Nova Scotian artist Warren Jardine to bring the local art scene to life. www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

Nova Scotian clothing brand collaborates with local artist

A Nova Scotian clothing brand is showcasing local artwork in a new way.

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Following Canada's first great white shark attack, Nova Scotia researchers deploy real-time receiver buoys to track great white movements, identify high-risk zones, estimate population growth … August 1st | 8 PM EST Watch on Discovery youtu.be/rIn_k9oSNu8?...

Susie Butlin’s family sues RCMP for her death Morning File by me

Susie Butlin's family sues RCMP for her death - Halifax Examiner

Had the RCMP taken the complaints of violence against women seriously, many lives would have been saved.

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Funding to Connect More Youth to Innovative Programs news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/07/1...

Month review: 62,376* #BikeHfx bikes counted in Jun 8,712* Almon 16,801** Bridge 7,756* COLT 3,666** DVR 6,878** Gottingen 5,648* Hollis 9,018*! South Park 2,232! Windsor ** all-time record * year-to-date record ! partial data

The Bedford and Cole Harbour outdoor pools and all supervised beaches will open Wednesday, July 1. The municipality will also begin testing water quality for bacteria and monitoring for blue-green algae at supervised beaches on July 1. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ou...

Saturday paid on-street parking will begin on July 18, in Downtown Halifax (Zones B & C) and Downtown Dartmouth (Zone H) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The first hour is free, then $2 per hour. Drivers must start a parking session at a pay station or via HotSpot. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/sa...

UPDATE! Sunday, June 21 - Halifax Transit ferry service will pause earlier than originally planned today (Sunday, June 21) with the last departure from Alderney at 12:30 p.m., and the last departure before the pause from Halifax at 12:45 p.m. We apologize for the short notice.

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To accommodate SailGP 2026, ferry service will pause daily from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting Friday, June 19 until Sunday, June 21. Shuttle bus service will replace ferry service during this time. More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions

Alderney Ferry service is suspended until further notice, due to staff availability. Shuttles will not be provided.

Alderney Ferry will return to regular service at 17:00.

She was stabbed by a student while on the job. Now she’s fighting for support Administrative assistant who was stabbed at N.S. high school in 2023 says she's still 'in survival mode' www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

She was stabbed by a student while on the job. Now she’s fighting for support | CBC News

The administrative assistant who was stabbed by a student at a Bedford, N.S., high school in 2023 is speaking out in an interview for the first time. Angela Light tells CBC News about how the horrific...

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From @communitygardenkjipuktuk (On IG) — Treaty breaking cop raid RIGHT NOW 11am in kuowa’quamikt (kjipuktuk) at @smokingbear902 — cops also threatening to take phone filming “as evidence” — the most resourced gang member in existence is a cop Marked and unmarked cars on site

From “Halifax Forum Community Association” on FB — The Hfx Forum Board of Directors are thrilled to share the most recent Revitalization digital rendering for the New Halifax Forum. … see the new MULTIPURPOSE CENTRE space in the new complex, & updates in the design made over the last few months.

Update: 7:05 a.m.: The alert has ended for Colchester county.

We're aware of dangerous behavior: people riding on the outside of buses & recording it for social media. This puts lives at risk & can lead to a fine of up to $10K & a MVA charge. No amount of "likes" is worth your life or someone else's. Never ride on the outside of a bus. halifax.ca/TransitCode

From @andyfillmorehfx — My statement on the Auditor General’s review of Halifax Water.

N.S. mother calls for more inclusion support after autistic son went missing from school #NovaScotia www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

N.S. mother calls for more inclusion support after autistic son went missing from school | CBC News

The boy, 5, ran away from his pre-primary group and was missing for a half-hour before he was found safely in the woods behind the school. His mother believes he waded knee-deep into a stream while he...

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From @hrce_ns — HRCE is at the Nova Scotia Works Spring Job Fair today. Drop by our booth at 7101 Chebucto Road today between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. We look forward to speaking with you about our substitute and casual employment opportunities!

Find the full post at CityNews — Carney says the tax break will start on Monday and is expected to save Canadians 10 cents per litre of regular gasoline and four cents on a litre of diesel.

From @pointpleasant2026 — Now installed in Point Pleasant Park! 🌲 Come to our opening Tuesday April 14th; check out the amazing work this class has created this year! ❤️

From @bearlyshouseofblues — 🚨It’s gonna be a good night!!!🚨 Show starts at 8:30pm! ⏰ ⚡️NO COVER! ⚡️ Wear your favourite vest and come early to get a seat! 🦺