Angela Capobianco

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Hammonds Plains residents warn traffic congestion hinders wildfire evacuation

  For 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.

  Canada

  11 hours
• ‘Game-changer’: Rural N.S. communities look forward to possible new transit system

  Those who could benefit from this inter-municipal transit system are applauding the move and hopeful it'll take shape soon.

  Canada

  Apr 17
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• Halifax councillor pitches idea of modernizing fire stations with housing

  A Halifax councillor is looking at creative solutions on how to handle the municipality's aging firefighting infrastructure, alongside the critical need for more housing.

  Canada

  Apr 13
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• ‘Limpy’ the bear to be removed from N.S. suburb but some want him to stay

  DNR 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.

  Canada

  Apr 7
• Nova Scotia shoreline clean-up group says grant cut sends wrong message

  Nova 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.

  Environment

  Apr 6
• Nova Scotia legislature reopens with new rules after protesters disrupt vote

  Nova 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.

  Politics

  Apr 2
• ‘There’s enough good here’: Halifax council passes budget after months of heated debate

  After 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.

  Canada

  Mar 31
• Halifax councillors pushing for provincewide dangerous dog registry

  Halifax 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.

  Canada

  Mar 30
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• Nova Scotia legislature closed to public for 3rd day as demonstrations continue

  Premier Tim Houston returned to Province House after nearly missing the entire week, including the passing of the budget, at the Nova Scotia legislature.

  Politics

  Mar 27
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• An exercise program proves life-changing for this Nova Scotia cancer patient

  Since 2018, the ACCESS program has partnered the Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program and has seen over 500 participants come through the program.

  Health

  Mar 17
• Heritage ‘paying the price’ as Nova Scotia budget shuts down 12 museums

  The Fisherman's Life Museum is one of 12 provincial museums slated for closure across the province as part of Nova Scotia's 2026-27 budget. 

  Canada

  Mar 11
• Police, fire departments tasked with finding savings as Halifax struggles with budget

  Budget discussions continued at Halifax City Hall on Thursday, and while no one was recommending job cuts, trimming down is required somewhere.

  Politics

  Mar 5
• Protesters rally outside N.S. legislature as tensions rise inside during debate

  Hundreds of protesters made their voices heard outside the Nova Scotia legislature to protest the government's cuts to cultural programs and resource extraction policies.

  Politics

  Mar 3
• ‘Really short-sighted’: Nova Scotia budget cuts funding to Halifax student transit pass program

  As part of the budget, the province will be reducing grants to organizations to the tune of $130.4 million — including the bus pass program.

  Politics

  Feb 25
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• Tensions high as Halifax mayor, councillors battle over how to balance books

  The mayor recently brought up the idea of reducing municipal wages over the next three years by seven per cent. One councillor is calling the budget process "chaotic."

  Politics

  Feb 24
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• Gang prevention program for Muslim youth in Maritimes receives federal funding

  Organizers say the program will address factors such as social isolation and discrimination, while offering mentorship and prevention-based programming.

  Canada

  Feb 20
• Signed Crosby, MacKinnon jerseys stolen from Halifax bar by masked thief

  A Halifax bar had a pair of framed jerseys signed by two hometown hockey heroes — Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon — stolen right off the wall in a brazen theft.

  Crime

  Feb 19
• ‘No real progress’ in Nova Scotia’s child and family poverty rates: report

  The report found Nova Scotia has the highest rate of child poverty in Atlantic Canada and the third-highest in the country — with 22.7 per cent of children living in poverty.

  Canada

  Feb 18
• Halifax bar closes after sewage backup, but it’s unclear who will pay to fix it

  A sewage backup at Rumours Lounge and Cabaret on the weekend has forced the bar to close. The owners say the building's landlord says it's not their responsibility to repair it.

  Canada

  Feb 17
• Bike lane debate returns to Halifax council as staff told to look for alternatives

  Halifax councillors passionately debated bike lanes again and ultimately voted in favour of asking for a staff report on alternatives to the much-discussed AAA network. 

  Canada

  Feb 11
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• Halifax councillors considering carpool lanes to help ease traffic congestion

  The mayor said he believes moving ahead with high-occupancy (HOV) lanes could help the municipality take control of its own roadways and planning.

  Canada

  Feb 10
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• Halifax to move forward with Mill Cove Ferry project despite councillor’s concerns

  The service would include five electric ferries, two net-zero terminals and a maintenance facility and transport people between Mill Cove and downtown Halifax.

  Canada

  Jan 30
• Halifax councillors face off on bike lanes, approve cost-saving alternatives

  The debate around bike lanes in Halifax has returned to regional council, with the mayor saying the estimated cost of building out the region's network is simply too high.

  Canada

  Jan 28
• Halifax councillors vote down ride-share bylaw changes mayor calls ‘regulatory burden’

  Councillors in Halifax have voted down proposed amendments that were aimed at modernizing the municipality's bylaws around taxi operators and ride-share companies.

  Canada

  Jan 27
• Police shooting in Halifax opens up questions about officer training

  A Halifax man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a police shooting on Saturday, and it's sparking a conversation about officer training.

  Canada

  Jan 20