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 after completing an internship with The Global and Mail.
Before joining Global News in November 2024, she worked for two weekly newspapers in northern Nova Scotia for Saltwire Network, 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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N.S. extends freeze on increasing development fees in HRM -
Bedford community share thoughts on Mill Cove and Bedford Waterfront project -
Maritimers watch U.S. midterm elections amid trade tensions -
HRM begins development work on Sandy Lake, advocates say N.S. hasn’t planned properly -
Nova Scotia government amends HRM’s minimum planning requirements -
N.S. school support workers may hit the picket line Monday -
Halifax Regional Council defers action for AAA Network alternatives -
Public servants rally in Halifax to express frustrations with Bill C-39 -
Potential school support worker strike in N.S. puts families in limbo -
HRM Auditor General finds municipality lacks overall facility management plan -
Questions remain around heritage status of Halifax Forum -
Tantallon wildfire study violated approval process: Nova Scotia Health -
Bayers Road construction impacting local businesses -
Nova Scotia teen creates app to help with accessibility -
New Nova Scotia health study looks at 2023 Tantallon wildfires, province says it wasn’t consulted -
Westwood Hills residents welcome work on new emergency exit, but want more routes -
Halifax council looks to establish Argyle Street as a pedestrian mall -
New report to HRM council shows a larger share of property tax burden falling on new homeowners -
HRM announces pause to Halifax Forum demolition request -
HRM’s new CAO hopes to help the region overcome its growth challenges
Author Archives
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Halifax councillors question how infrastructure will be funded after extended fee freezeNova Scotia has extended its freeze on increasing development fees in Halifax and some councillors say they're concerned about where to find money for infrastructure upgrades.CanadaNov 5
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Bedford residents raise concerns about density, traffic at waterfront project open houseThe revitalization project includes a high-speed ferry service linking Bedford to downtown Halifax that's expected to begin in 2030.CanadaNov 4
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‘Cart before the horse’: Site prep work approved before development plans in HRM'It's really bad planning, because why clear a site before you have the final design?' said Karen McKendry, the Ecology Action Centre's senior wilderness outreach coordinator.CanadaNov 2
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Nova Scotia school support workers could strike Monday if no deal reachedThe union representing school support workers in Nova Scotia say it is preparing for a province-wide strike starting next Monday.EducationOct 28
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Halifax council puts off decision on bike network alternativesCouncil has deferred action on alternatives to the all ages and abilities (AAA) bike network because councillors say they want to gather more feedback on the proposed plans.CanadaOct 27
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Potential school support worker strike in N.S. puts families in limboFor Kirkley Westhaver, a strike would mean having to decide whether she tags along with her eight-year-old daughter to school or has her daughter stay home.EducationOct 22
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Halifax Forum meeting to be rescheduled, councillors raise concerns over project pauseThe 98-yera-old Halifax Forum is a municipal heritage property, and any redevelopment would require a legal process that includes public engagement.CanadaOct 20
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Westwood Hills residents welcome work on new emergency exit, but want more routesWork will begin on the emergency exit from the community of Westwood Hills in early October, and the municipality is also gathering the public's input on more connector roads.CanadaOct 6
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Halifax’s new top staffer says she’s ready to tackle growth challengesMarnie Cluckie says she's focused on helping the municipality overcome its growth challenges, which include issues around affordable housing, traffic congestion, and taxation.Sep 25
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Nova Scotian mothers bring attention to perinatal mental health care, call for more resourcesTwo Nova Scotian mothers are speaking out about their experience with prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression.HealthSep 24
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Bear River, N.S. residents raise concerns over planned aerial glyphosate sprayingResidents are sounding the alarm over planned aerial glyphosate spraying and alleging that regulations weren't followed when it came to notifying people.CanadaSep 17
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Halifax Wanderers pitch privately-funded $100M stadium and sports hubThe Halifax Wanderers are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to having a permanent soccer stadium in the city.CanadaSep 15
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‘Really upsetting’: N.S. mom says son with autism can’t attend school full time due to staffingA Nova Scotia parent says a lack of EPAs at her son's school means he hasn't been able to attend school full time, and it's unclear when he might be able to do so.EducationSep 14
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‘211 years of community’: Funding aims to protect Upper Hammonds Plains from wildfiresA historic African Nova Scotian community is receiving provincial funding to reduce its wildfire risk, in a bid to help preserve the area's heritage.CanadaSep 4
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Free transit pass program for Halifax students to continue after funding uncertaintyAfter months of uncertainty, it was announced the day before the school year began that students in grades 7 to 12 will once again receive the passes.CanadaSep 3
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Advocates say gender-based violence still overlooked in N.S. mass shooting responseThe chair of the monitoring committee said 30 recommendations still need to be addressed. Advocates say more needs to be done to deal with the culture of gender-based violence.CanadaSep 1
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Rise in Nova Scotia shark sightings prompts calls for better beach monitoringThe province does not currently track shark fin sightings or use drones to monitor coastal waters for sharks.CanadaAug 20
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‘Heated Rivalry’ author donates $300K to N.S. libraries slated for closureRachel Reid, a Nova Scotia resident, said libraries are an essential service and with some slated for closure felt she needed to help keep them open.CanadaAug 18
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‘Wrong message’: 36 people temporarily banned from Nova Scotia legislatureThirty-six people who participated in protests at the Province House in March have been banned for periods ranging three to 12 months.PoliticsAug 10
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2 candidates in the running to become next leader of N.S. Liberal PartyThe Nova Scotia Liberal Party is set to elect its first female leader with two candidates officially entering the race for the party's top position.PoliticsJul 31
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Nova Scotia rolls out new RCMP billing model, 25 more officers to be addedBeginning in October, the province will be using a new RCMP billing model for municipalities that use the service.CanadaJul 29
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Lyme disease isn’t the only concern as tick-borne illness rises in Nova ScotiaAnaplasmosis, a tick-borne bacterial disease spread by black-legged ticks, is also spreading in the province.CanadaJul 27
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Proposed 650% Halifax Water fee hike for new construction raises alarm among buildersHalifax Water is proposing a 650 per cent increase to water hook-up fees for new developments and an additional 265 per cent hike to connect to the wastewater system.CanadaJul 24
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Heavy Nova Scotia rain threatens flooding on anniversary of deadly 2023 flash floodEnvironment Canada has issued a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Nova Scotia, as the province's emergency management minister warns residents to take the forecast 'seriously.'WeatherJul 22
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Cycling advocates urge stronger safety measures after Halifax man dies in ‘dooring’ incidentThe death of a 71-year-old Halifax cyclist who collided with a vehicle door is renewing calls for improved safety measures on the road.CanadaJul 21