Police lay robbery charges against youth
HALIFAX: On August 15, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons complaint at the Halifax Shopping Centre. Staff of the store Zumiez reported that a youth…
2026 Order of Nova Scotia recipients announced
HALIFAX: Ten Nova Scotians have been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia, recognizing their significant contributions to the province in a diverse range of fields, including the arts, human…
Mayor Fillmore welcomes stronger accountability following Auditor General audit
HALIFAX: Mayor Andy Fillmore has requested a strengthened approach to the action plan arising from the Auditor General’s June 2026 Office of the Mayor Expenses Audit. At Wednesday’s meeting of…
Registration opening for Parks & Recreation fall programming
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration will be opening fall recreation programming over the coming weeks. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective programming…
Human rights remedy milestone will help Nova Scotians manage individualized funding
NOVA SCOTIA: Many Nova Scotians with disabilities will soon be able to schedule and pay for the supports they need as the Province reaches a major milestone in implementing the…
Halifax Transit service changes effective Aug. 24
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Halifax Transit service changes will take effect on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. The changes include updates to routes serving Tantallon, Sheldrake…
Upcoming traffic disruptions in support of the Hammonds Plains Road trail overpass repair project
HAMMONDS PLAINS: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of upcoming traffic disruptions on Hammonds Plains Road, between Fox Hollow Drive and St. Margarets Bay Road. These disruptions are required…
Blenkhorn wins Summer Clash 250; Gilby leads local charge with fourth-place finish
HALIFAX: Local drivers made their presence felt at Scotia Speedworld Sunday, with Enfield’s Gage Gilby leading the way with a fourth-place finish in the Summer Clash 250 presented by Superior…
HRM announces 2026 municipal tree giveaway events
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to its fifth annual tree giveaway program, with two giveaway events offering free trees to residents on Aug. 22 and 29. Residents…
Premiers, Governors meeting to strengthen New England partnerships
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will join other eastern Canadian premiers in Vermont next week to discuss collaboration and opportunities with New England governors. The 47th annual Conference of New England…