RT @reynoldgregor: Another crane has arrived at the Halifax Crane crash site. pic.twitter.com/Mef7VGBOaj
Nova Scotia schools to offer free menstrual products
For many, it’s a long time coming as these products are a necessity, not a luxury. Continue reading
‘I just want to be in the loop’: Evacuees left in the dark over crane removal progress
As engineering crews continue their efforts to bring down the crane, there is still no official timeline. Continue reading
Removal of collapsed crane likely to begin Friday
Officials have said that it takes about two weeks to dismantle a standing crane, but no estimate has been given on how long it could take to take down the collapsed crane. Continue reading
‘There’s still a lot of danger ‘: Evacuation order issued for homes near collapsed Halifax crane
The crane remains bent over an unfinished building, dangling onto the road. Continue reading
Feds reconsidering whether environmental assessment is needed for Northern Pulp’s proposal
The company submitted its proposal for a replacement facility in February. The new plan would involve pumping effluent into the Northumberland Strait. Continue reading
A look at fringe parties in Atlantic Canada
While the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP gear up for the upcoming federal election, so-called “fringe parties” are making their own preparations Continue reading
Draw the Line campaign focuses on bystander intervention for sexualized violence
The campaign aims to equip bystanders with the tools and information needed to get involved and work to prevent sexualized violence. Continue reading
Parker Street food bank puts out call for school supplies for students in need
This year, more than 1,000 students have been registered to receive help from the organization, but donations are not matching those numbers. Continue reading
Nova Scotia hosts 20th annual National Surf Lifesaving Championships
This year the lifeguards are also competing for a shot to represent the national team at a competition in Italy next year. Continue reading
‘No funding’ to protect the health of Nova Scotia lakes: MLA
“All of a sudden these lovely little yellow flowers were starting to rise.” Continue reading
‘Things have really deteriorated’: Visitors say Clam Harbour facilities in need of repair
While many people flock to Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park for its beauty, they say the facilities are less impressive. Continue reading
South Park Street protected bike lane nears completion
Next year, phase two will extend the bike lanes from Spring Garden Road to Sackville. Continue reading
Illegally parked: Delivery trucks most ticketed vehicle on Argyle Street
On Thursday a picture was posted to Twitter showing a loading truck taking up the whole road. Continue reading
Halifax restaurants calling on province to change food safety rules following warnings about dogs
Multiple restaurants are backing a petition by Brightwood Brewery to change food safety rules in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Social enterprise and Salvation Army bring beehives to Halifax’s Uniacke Square
Two beehives have been set up at the Salvation Army’s Open Arms location through a partnership with the youth-led social enterprise project BEEA Honey With Heart. Continue reading