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Halifax: Halifax's new destroyer honors a wartime legacy with a historic name. | June 15
Halifax is celebrating the launch of its new River-class destroyer HMCS Fraser, named after a ship lost in a 1940 tragedy, while also facing criticism over a trail reopening at Cape Breton's…
Halifax: Fatal fire in Bridgewater sparks community donation drive | June 14
Halifax residents are rallying to support victims of a deadly fire in Bridgewater, while the city honors its LGBTQ+ history with a new Canada Post stamp for The Turret. Public health experts are also…
Halifax: Halifax shipyard starts building Canada's first River-class destroyer | June 13
Halifax firefighters rescued a cat and a resident from a house fire on Charles Street, while lobster dealer Eric David Thibault was acquitted in an intimidation trial. Authorities also arrested a man…
Halifax: Astronaut shares surprise over Canadian support for space mission | June 12
Halifax — Astronaut Jeremy Hansen praised Canadian support for the Artemis II mission during an event, while RCMP investigate a suspicious death in Kings County and a fatal fire in Bridgewater.…
Halifax: RCMP seeks public help to locate missing man in Halifax | June 11
Halifax RCMP are seeking public help to locate missing man Robert Graham near the Bedford Basin, while astronaut Jeremy Hansen visited the Discovery Centre, and a fatal fire in Bridgewater has…
Halifax: Police use AI tech to catch deepfake suspects in major investigation | June 10
Halifax police used AI tools to solve a deepfake case linked to an Airbnb reservation, while residents face a rise in phone scams mimicking local authorities. In Colchester, a growing deer population…
Halifax: Provincial budget cuts spark debate in Cape Breton byelection | June 09
Halifax: A Cole Harbour man accused of murder died before trial, leading to charge withdrawal, while a fatal crash on Highway 103 killed an Ottawa man. The city announced Deryn Rizzi as its first…
Halifax News Today — June 08
Halifax workers in Nova Scotia’s long-term care sector reached a tentative agreement after an eight-week standoff, addressing staffing ratios and pay. Kentville residents rallied to save their…
Halifax: Missing person alert: Help the RCMP find Margaret Green | June 07
Halifax authorities are searching for missing woman Margaret Green in Bedford after she went missing during a family gathering. The Mooseheads trade two Nova Scotians in QMJHL draft, signaling a…
Halifax: Halifax school worker accuses system of failing her after stabbing incident | June 06
Halifax authorities are searching for a missing 5-year-old boy from Musquodoboit Valley and missing woman Margaret Green in the Halifax Regional Municipality. A Halifax high school employee…
Halifax: Crane evacuation in Dutch Village Road could last into Friday | June 05
Halifax emergency crews are still securing a crane near Dutch Village Road after it was flagged as a potential collapse risk, while two men in Sydney face murder charges following a stabbing. RCMP…
Halifax: AI deepfake case sparks divorce and legal debate in Halifax | June 04
Halifax — A local couple is at the center of a high-profile AI deepfake investigation as the wife of the accused files for divorce and calls for stricter laws. Nova Scotia is launching a centralized…
Halifax: Provincial government faces criticism over rental housing delays | June 03
Halifax residents are facing rising rental costs and criticism of provincial inaction on housing reforms, while Northumberland Ferries adds a backup vessel to Wood Islands for safer summer travel.…
Halifax: Suspicious death and fire probe underway in Antigonish County | June 02
Halifax RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Upper Big Tracadie following a fire, while Pictou Hospital eliminates its dialysis waitlist and faces criticism over a lack of detail in an inmate…
Halifax: Halifax Craft Brewers Weigh In on Ontario Trade Deal | June 01
Halifax craft brewers discuss the impact of the Ontario trade deal on their business, while CaperCon in Sydney, N.S., draws over 2,000 fans and boosts local tourism. The city also hosts the RBC…
Halifax: Lobster dealer intimidation trial moves forward as Portapique survivor passes... | May 31
Halifax — The trial of lobster dealer Eric David Thibault in Digby continues with new evidence from a 2024 confrontation, while Clinton Ellison, Portapique shooting survivor, has died after years of…
Halifax: N.S. man charged with historic sexual offenses wanted by police | May 30
Halifax police are actively searching for a man charged with historic sexual offenses in Nova Scotia, while Cape Breton experienced rare May snowfall. The city also announced plans to expand Tim…
Halifax: AI deepfakes of Canadian women shared online spark safety concerns | May 29
Halifax police are investigating AI-generated deepfakes of Canadian women after they surfaced online, while a man from Eastern Passage is wanted for assault and property damage. Two teenagers face…
Halifax: Murder charge in 2025 Bible Hill woman's death | May 28
Halifax police have charged Lee Andrew MacDonald with second-degree murder in the 2025 death of a woman in Bible Hill, while Premier Tim Houston reshuffles his cabinet to tackle provincial…
Halifax: West Dalhousie Fire Now Officially Extinguished | May 27
Halifax residents should know the West Dalhousie fire is fully out after drone confirmation, the city’s stadium project faces delays due to Ridgehaven Holdings’ airport site issues, and a…
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