HRM residents invited to municipal New Year’s Eve celebrations
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to its free annual New Year’s Eve celebrations – taking place at Grand Parade on Wednesday, Dec. 31 starting at 11 p.m.…
HRCE takes student, staff safety into account in decisions when stormy weather hits
MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY: Parents in some areas of HRM were left frustrated on Monday morning when schools in their area were not cancelled due to the road conditions from the Alberta…
HRM Mayor completes trip to Boston, says it was successful
HALIFAX: Halifax Regional Municipality Mayor Andy Fillmore has concluded a successful trip to Boston to meet with Mayor Michelle Wu and attend the Boston Common Tree Lighting. “Halifax’s connection with…
Police look for suspicious man in late night call to Wellington area
WELLINGTON: A suspicious man resulted in RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment officers responding to Abilene Avenue late on the night of Dec. 1. The response also came with a public advisory…
Residents invited to annual Halifax Explosion Memorial Service
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to the annual Halifax Explosion Memorial Service on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. The event will take place at the Bell…
Nova Scotia taking action on illegal cannabis sales
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is taking more aggressive steps to address the growing public health and safety risks posed by illegal cannabis. Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, directed…
Holiday Greetings Video: The Hearing Room Fall River
A holiday message from Chris and team at The Hearing Room in Fall River. Video by Matt Dagley
HRM proposes planning changes to address provincial requirements on housing supply
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of an upcoming public hearing on proposed amendments to the 2014 Regional Plan and all supporting planning documents to address provincial housing…
Province announces minimum wage to increase twice in 2026; reaching $17 in October
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase twice next year, reaching $17 an hour in October, following the unanimous recommendation of the Minimum Wage Review Committee. The committee, made up…
Phones for the holidays goes province-wide to connect Nova Scotians in crisis
Annual campaign calls on Nova Scotians to donate used smartphones for peopleexperiencing homelessness and housing instability HALIFAX: Phones for the Holidays, a community-led campaign that puts working smartphones into the…