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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African Nova Scotian advocates want expansion for community health program -
Cost concerns being raised over price tag of new HRP home -
Halifax Mooseheads host QMJHL draft for first time in team history -
Annapolis Valley library closures prompt public backlash -
Development plans for Hammonds Plains facing scrutiny -
N.S. Premier Tim Houston unexpectedly shuffles cabinet -
Rough ride continues for Alderney ferries, and those who use it -
Adaptive traffic lights for Macdonald Bridge area to improve congestion -
New ad campaign sees city of Regina target Halifax residents -
Boat School with Maritime Museum of the Atlantic has new facility -
Maritime farmers still determining impacts of last year’s drought as summer season starts -
Halifax school librarian, social worker positions up in the air after changes to funding -
Halifax officials raise concerns about delays in ferry services -
Nova Scotia contracts five more aircrafts to help wildfire response -
Halifax council votes to look into cutting patio fees, creating red tape portal -
N.S. long-term care workers back on picket lines as negotiations break down -
N.S. leaders spar over long-term care workers strike as both sides return to the table -
New study finds migration to Atlantic Canada growing among older generations -
N.S. advocacy groups, opposition calling for more workers’ rights protections
Author Archives
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Proposed $180M police HQ project needs ‘serious scrutiny’: Halifax mayorHalifax Regional Police needs a new home, but concerns are being raised about how much a new headquarters for the police force could cost taxpayers.CanadaJun 8
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N.S. library users hold ‘read-in’ to protest closures, MLA says anger misdirectedArmed with books and camping chairs, a group of protesters gathered for a 'read-in' outside MLA John Lohr's office in Kentville in reaction to upcoming library closures.CanadaJun 2
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Hammonds Plains residents call for halt to new development over wildfire concernsThree years after a wildfire destroyed more than 150 homes outside Halifax, a community group is calling for a moratorium on new developments in the area due to safety concerns.CanadaJun 1
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Steering issues on another Halifax ferry has councillors pondering future of fleetThe Alderney ferry is back down to half service after another vessel had to be taken out of operation due to steering issues.CanadaMay 26
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Adaptive traffic lights coming for Macdonald Bridge corridor to improve congestionThe technology uses adaptive camera signals to sense traffic volumes and change traffic lights accordingly.TrafficMay 25
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‘Time to move on’: Regina tries to lure Halifax residents with tongue-in-cheek adA tongue-in-cheek ad circulating on social media trying to lure Haligonians away from the ocean breeze to make a home in Regina is creating a stir.CanadaMay 22
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Drought conditions improve nationwide but Maritime farmers still recoveringThe April report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada notes Atlantic Canada saw slow improvement from last year's extreme drought conditionsEconomyMay 19
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Halifax school librarian, social worker positions up in the air after changes to fundingCouncillors recently voted to ratify a new five-year supplementary education funding agreement this week, with the funds prioritizing music and fine arts in schools.EducationMay 15
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Halifax council votes to look into cutting patio fees, creating red tape portalAccording to the municipality's website, the fees for a patio range from $350 to $1,270, depending on its size and whether it is seasonal or annual.CanadaMay 12
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Nova Scotia long-term care residents, family worry about ‘further crisis’ if strike drags onNo new deal has been reached after renewed negotiations between the union representing striking long-term care workers and the Nova Scotia government.CanadaMay 8
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Striking long-term care workers’ union, N.S. government return to bargainingThe two sides reached an impasse on March 24, and members have been on strike since April 13.CanadaMay 7
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N.S. advocacy groups, opposition calling for more workers’ rights protectionsOpposition parties in Nova Scotia and some advocacy organizations are calling for the province to do more to protect workers' rights and improve labour conditions.CanadaMay 5
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Argyle Street businesses worried about construction 9 years after ‘disastrous’ projectBusinesses along Argyle Street are raising concerns about construction just ahead of the busy summer season and the impact it will have on foot traffic in the area.CanadaMay 4
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Nova Scotians can now opt in to volunteer for medical research and clinical trialsNova Scotians who want to take part in medical research, whether it's participating in a clinical trial or having their samples collected for studies, can now opt in.HealthApr 28
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Fire kills 3 in Lower Sackville, N.S. as community faces tragedy againFire investigators are working to determine what caused a house fire in Lower Sackville over the weekend that claimed the lives of three people.FireApr 27
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Nova Scotia woman alleging fraud against car dealership says she’s on the hook for $60KMore customers of a Lower Sackville used car dealership are alleging fraud, as RCMP confirm the number of complaints they're investigating has more than doubled in a day.CanadaApr 24
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Customers of Nova Scotia car dealership allege fraud, say outstanding loans never paidSome customers of a Lower Sackville car dealership allege the business left them on the hook for loans on vehicles they've already traded in.CanadaApr 23
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Hammonds Plains residents warn traffic congestion hinders wildfire evacuationFor local residents, action is simply not fast enough in getting egress in subdivisions along Hammonds Plains Road, as well as diverting traffic away from the main artery.CanadaApr 20
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‘Game-changer’: Rural N.S. communities look forward to possible new transit systemThose who could benefit from this inter-municipal transit system are applauding the move and hopeful it'll take shape soon.CanadaApr 17
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Halifax councillor pitches idea of modernizing fire stations with housingA Halifax councillor is looking at creative solutions on how to handle the municipality's aging firefighting infrastructure, alongside the critical need for more housing.CanadaApr 13
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‘Limpy’ the bear to be removed from N.S. suburb but some want him to stayDNR plans to move the black bear to the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park. However, some residents say they've lived peacefully alongside Limpy and want him to stay.CanadaApr 7
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Nova Scotia shoreline clean-up group says grant cut sends wrong messageNova Scotia's decision to cut the entire grant for its Marine Debris Clean-Up Program has some questioning the province's priorities considering the size its fisheries industry.EnvironmentApr 6
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Nova Scotia legislature reopens with new rules after protesters disrupt voteNova Scotia's legislature has reopened with new rules after being closed to the public since March 25 following a protest that delayed a budget vote.PoliticsApr 2
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‘There’s enough good here’: Halifax council passes budget after months of heated debateAfter months of heated debate and deliberation, councillors approved its 2026-27 budget, which includes an operating budget of $1.45 billion, a capital budget of $316.7 million.CanadaMar 31
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Halifax councillors pushing for provincewide dangerous dog registryHalifax council will be debating whether to press the provincial government for a Nova Scotia-wide registry of dangerous dogs, as well as stricter penalties when attacks occur.CanadaMar 30