Angela Capobianco
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Angela Capobianco is a Digital Broadcast Journalist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Angela grew up in Halifax and graduated from the University of King’s College with a degree in history and philosophy in 2019. She did a brief stint in Kingston, Ontario, for graduate school, before heading back home to Halifax to pursue journalism. She graduated from the one-year journalism program at the University of King’s College in 2023.
Before joining Global News in November 2024, she worked for two weekly newspapers in northern Nova Scotia, where she tackled issues related to rural poverty, such as food scarcity, housing and homelessness.
She loves to tell the stories that matter most to people and their communities, with a particular focus on municipal politics, housing, environmental concerns and human rights. You can usually find her scrumming with the best of them at City Hall.
When not working, she can be found reading, diving deep into a good show, attending circus classes or learning to speak Russian.
To contact Angela, you can send her an email or reach her on Bluesky @ange-sometimes.bsky.social
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Video Archives
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Efforts to preserve the Ingram River Wilderness Area in Nova Scotia -
Man who saved neighbour from burning home honoured for bravery -
Casino Nova Scotia moving from downtown Halifax to Dartmouth Crossing -
Halifax council looking at better options to tackle litter issue -
Halifax mulling new bylaw that changes regulations for taxi and rideshare drivers -
Nova Scotia program sends library books by mail -
Halifax beginning process of developing suburban plan -
Heritage groups and historians want old Halifax Memorial Library preserved -
Advocate and councillor hopeful by lack of construction at Dartmouth Cove -
Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore on lessons learned after his first full year -
Dartmouth Cove infilling worries bring calls to call police, if needed -
Turret Arts Space Society asking for transparency from HRM -
Family’s toy drive in honour of daughter brings toys to children at IWK hospital -
Halifax council approves amendments to new regional plan -
Nova Scotia premier stands firm in cannabis crackdown as tensions grow between province and Mi’kmaq communities -
Sipekne’katik First Nation bans premier, ministers from lands after cannabis crackdown directive -
Mi’kmaq chiefs and law expert weigh in on Nova Scotia’s cannabis directive to police -
Nova Scotia to crack down on illegal cannabis dispensaries -
Annual Cop Shop at Halifax Shopping Centre brings holiday joy to kids -
Halifax Water makes presentation to council, calling for a sizable rate hike
Author Archives
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Nova Scotia man accepts bravery award, but events of house fire still haunt himGerrid Hunt was among four people who received the 2025 Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery. Hunt rescued his neighbour during a house fire, which claimed the lives of three children.CanadaJan 15
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Uber says proposed Halifax bylaw changes are red tape, will make rides pricierThe proposed changes, which were recommended by the Transportation Standing Committee, aim to impose new licensing requirements on ridesharing services.CanadaJan 12
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Heritage groups, historians push for decision on Halifax Memorial Library siteHistorians and heritage organizations are pushing the city to make a decision about the old Halifax Memorial Library site, more than a decade after the building was left vacant.CanadaJan 6
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Halifax mayor talks development, councillor relations in year-end interviewHalifax Mayor Andy Fillmore sat down with Global News for a year-end interview, with topics ranging from bike lanes to his relationship with Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.Dec 31, 2025
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‘For our little girl’: Family holds memorial toy drive for kids in N.S. hospitalThe family an 11-year-old Nova Scotia girl who died in October is honouring her memory with a toy drive to bring joy to the children at the IWK hospital in Halifax.CanadaDec 15, 2025
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Sipekne’katik First Nation bans N.S. premier, ministers after cannabis directiveNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, and two cabinet ministers, aren't welcome at Sipekne'katik First Nation after a directive last week to crack down on illegal cannabis dispensaries.CanadaDec 9, 2025
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Advocates concerned Nova Scotia could reject Halifax bylaw protecting Dartmouth CoveAdvocates and community members want the cove to be protected, and for the province to listen to residents.EnvironmentNov 12, 2025
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Crowds gather to mark Remembrance Day at Nova Scotia ceremoniesThe annual Remembrance Day ceremony was held at Halifax's Grand Parade, where wreaths were laid to pay tribute to those who fought for freedom.CanadaNov 11, 2025
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Noise, pets and property lines: New Halifax project aims to solve neighbour disputesAccording to statistics from the municipality's 311 program, there have been more than 4,000 calls related to pets and noise complaints so far in 2025.CanadaNov 4, 2025
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Volunteer group joins search for missing Nova Scotia siblings Lilly and Jack SullivanA volunteer missing persons group is joining the search for Lilly and Jack Sullivan, a pair of siblings who disappeared from rural Nova Scotia more than five months ago.CanadaOct 16, 2025
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Great white sharks tagged off Nova Scotia. Now scientists wait for the dataA group of marine research scientists from around the world have recently tagged 16 great white sharks off the coast of Nova Scotia.CanadaOct 15, 2025
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‘Change takes time’: Committee monitoring response to N.S. shooting releases reportAn independent committee says the RCMP and governments have completed only a fraction of the changes recommended by an inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia.CanadaOct 9, 2025
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Advocates applaud Halifax council’s move to restrict Dartmouth Cove infillingAdvocates who have fought to protect Dartmouth Cove are applauding Halifax council's decision to restrict infilling on that part of the waterfront.CanadaOct 8, 2025
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Halifax Alehouse death: Trial hears victim put in ‘chokehold’ by bouncer, turned limpThe trial for a former bar security officer charged with manslaughter continued Tuesday, with testimony from paramedics, bar staff, and a cousin of the victim.CrimeOct 7, 2025
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Sex crime charges at Nova Scotia youth centre reignite calls for advocate officeA former swim instructor at a provincial corrections facility is facing 66 sex-related charges. It's prompting questions why Nova Scotia still doesn't have a youth advocate.CanadaSep 18, 2025
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Costco interested in 3rd Halifax location, but municipal roadblocks in the wayDuring a town hall meeting in Lower Sackville on Monday, Sept. 15, Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore reignited rumours that the retailer will be coming to Middle Sackville.CanadaSep 18, 2025
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Halifax Water warns mandatory restrictions comingHalifax Water is planning on implementing mandatory water restrictions in the coming days. Decent rainfall, it hasn't been enough to raise levels in the reservoirs.CanadaSep 8, 2025
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Parents worried after child steps on broken crack pipe at Halifax-area splash padSome parents say they won’t be taking their kids to a splash pad in Dartmouth, N.S., due to the amount of drug paraphernalia being left lying around the park.CanadaAug 21, 2025
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‘I never want to go back there’: N.S. woman left with nightmares after hospital experienceA Nova Scotia senior and her family are upset with how she was treated, after she was moved into a hallway without easy access to a bathroom and in front of an emergency exit.HealthJul 31, 2025
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Africville descendants show support for longtime protester Eddie CarveryFormer Africville residents and their descendants are rallying behind longtime protester Eddie Carvery, who recently received a parking ticket for his trailer.CanadaJul 29, 2025
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‘Trying to make ends meet’: Halifax store owner says construction is devastating businessA Halifax small business owner says he's trying to stay positive as construction on Dutch Village Road has slowed business to a crawl.CanadaJul 16, 2025
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Halifax councillor seeks confirmation from province about ‘strong mayor powers’With rumours circulating about the possibility of 'strong mayor powers' being implemented in Halifax, one councillor is looking for confirmation from the province.PoliticsJul 9, 2025
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Halifax councillors set to debate proposed 2-way bike lanes along Morris StreetCouncillors will discuss the proposed two-way bike lanes along Morris Street in Tuesday's regional council meeting.CanadaJul 8, 2025
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West Hants man says N.S. politician asked to use their access road for uranium explorationReuben Hebb and his father Buddy Hebb are against uranium exploration in their community.CanadaJun 23, 2025
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‘The premier wants to run Halifax’: Councillors call for Houston to stay out of city businessLast week, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston sided with the city’s mayor on his motion calling for all bike lane construction to be halted.PoliticsJun 17, 2025