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…
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 Winter RV support at Shubie campground
DARTMOUTH: People renting RV spaces at Shubie Campground in Dartmouth will be able to stay and access supports this winter, with funding from the Province. “We’re committed to offering more…
Spryfield area councillor Cuttell elected as HRM Deputy Mayor
HALIFAX: District 11 Councillor Patty Cuttell was elected this past week by her fellow councillors to serve for the next year as Deputy Mayor for the Halifax Regional Municipality. “Deputy…
HRM releases 2024/25 Strategic Priorities Plan Progress Report
HALIFAX/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality has released the 2024/25 Strategic Priorities Plan Progress Report. This annual report provides a high-level analysis on the municipality’s progress in delivering Regional Council’s…
HRM Mayor Fillmore advocates for affordability in municipal budget for 2026/2027
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: Halifax Regional Council’s Budget Committee began developing the 2026/27 municipal budget on Nov. 19. “Affordability is the top concern for everyone right now,” says Halifax Regional Municipality Mayor…
Registration opening for Parks & Recreation winter programming soon
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration will open for winter recreation programming soon. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective programming led by local,…
RCMP sees increase in email scam targeting Nova Scotians
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP’s Cybercrime Unit is alerting Nova Scotians to a growing cyberattack technique that has been observed across the province between March and October. Investigators have identified…
Evergreen Festival kicks off in Halifax this Friday Nov. 21
HALIFAX: The Evergreen Festival is back for four weeks of fun, free, and family-focused outdoor winter-themed activities on the Halifax waterfront, from November 21 to December 14. In its sixth…
FRABA tackles transit, trades shortages, and local infrastructure concerns
FALL RIVER: Members of the Fall River and Area Business Association (FRABA) gathered at the LWF Hall on Nov. 12 for a rare and productive opportunity: a roundtable discussion with…