Port Of Halifax

• Cocaine worth $194M seized at Port of Halifax after tip from U.S. Homeland Security

  The cocaine hit the scales at more than 1.5 tonnes and was found in a marine shipping container that originated in California and was destined for Europe.

  Crime

  Mar 19
  
• Man taken to hospital after workplace injury at Port of Halifax

  In a release, Halifax police said that a 61-year-old man fell off a ladder and was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

  Canada

  Mar 6
  
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• Suspected cannabis destined for Caribbean stopped at Halifax port: authorities

  CBSA officers examined a marine container on Aug. 29 at the port, and discovered 345 bags of cannabis 'concealed throughout the container,' according to the agency.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
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• All ashore: Cruise season coming to an end for Maritime ports

  Following two years of cancellations, ports across the region recorded strong rebounds, with boatloads of optimism for the 2023 cruise ship season.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2022
• First deployment for American aircraft carrier includes visit to Halifax this weekend

  One of the world's largest aircraft carriers, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is scheduled to visit Halifax this weekend as part of its first deployment.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2022
• Oasis of the Seas, world’s 4th-largest cruise ship, sails into Halifax

  Dozens of people gathered to see Oasis of the Seas arrive in Halifax Tuesday morning, the largest cruise call the city's port has seen to date.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2022
• Ottawa announces COVID-19 rules for return of cruise ships to Canadian ports

  The federal government is announcing strict COVID-19 rules for the return of cruise ships to Canadian ports next month for the 2022 season.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2022
• Cautious optimism surrounds return of cruise ships to Atlantic region

  The owner of a Saint John, N.B., luggage and apparel shop is optimistic about the return of cruise ships to the city, but cautions it likely won't pay off for her until the fall.

  Economy

  Feb 23, 2022
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• Almost 100 kilograms of opium seized at Port of Halifax from 2 busts

  The narcotics were found during two seizures, when officers searched shipping containers that arrived in Halifax from the United Arab Emirates.

  Crime

  Feb 10, 2022
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• More than 200 vehicles worth $11 million recovered from ‘prolific auto-theft ring’: Peel police

  Twenty-four people have been charged in connection with the investigation and a total of 321 charges have been laid, police said.

  Crime

  Jan 28, 2022