Megan King

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Woman’s family wants it known her death by ex-RCMP officer was intimate partner violence

  Tara Graham says her family is speaking out because her mother, Brenda Tatlock-Burke of Nova Scotia, was the victim of intimate partner violence.

  Canada

  Nov 7
• Newly elected HRM council sworn into office, including Mayor Andy Fillmore

  The new mayor and members of Halifax regional council have officially been sworn into office. More than half of the councillors are familiar faces to city hall.

  Canada

  Nov 6
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• Requiring rent in advance is illegal in Nova Scotia. But it keeps happening

  A Nova Scotia tenant is speaking out about paying rent in advance -- a policy that advocates say is increasingly being enforced by landlords despite being illegal. 

  Canada

  Oct 31
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• Apology over KKK costumes at Halloween party doesn’t go far enough, N.S. advocate says

  People are wondering what consequences will result from a group of Halloween partygoers wearing KKK costumes at a Nova Scotia fire hall dance.

  Canada

  Oct 29
• Family of N.S. homicide victim in shock, remember her as a ‘loving, sweet sister’

  Family members of Esther Jones were inside a Kentville, N.S. courtroom Monday as a show of solidarity as her accused killer had his first scheduled court appearance.

  Canada

  Sep 16
• The Halifax library strike and its heavy impact on the city’s unhoused

  Libraries across HRM remain closed after workers walked off the job on Monday. One woman experiencing homelessness says libraries offer her a safe space and 'not feel alone.'

  Canada

  Aug 30
• Halifax community concerned about fire risks and ‘hydrants that cannot protect us’

  A Halifax council meeting about wildfire protection had some people in the Upper Hammonds Plains area leaving with more concerns than answers. 

  Canada

  Aug 21
• Halifax-area residents upset as local arena says it won’t put in ice this year

  The Sackville Community Arena near Halifax says it may not be able to put in ice this year due to the end of a funding agreement. Residents are raising concerns over the prospect.

  Sports

  Aug 7
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• N.S. farmers say constant ‘intense’ weather is impacting their livelihood

  From heat waves to flash floods, the constant weather changes make life extra challenging for some Nova Scotia farmers who are trying to make this their living.

  Environment

  Aug 2
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• A slice of Halifax: Fresh flavours coming soon to popular ‘Pizza Corner’

  Halifax’s Pizza Corner is looking different after the closure of Pizza Girls. The restaurant taking its place brings a new flavour to Pizza Corner while honouring its legacy.

  Canada

  Jul 23
• Camp Courage looks to empower next generation of first responders

  A nine-day camp for female and gender-diverse youth interested in exploring a career as a first responder is once again inspiring the next generation.

  Education

  Jul 3
• Halifax council approves Windsor Street exchange redesign with amendment

  After much discussion and consideration, Halifax councillors have approved the Windsor Street exchange redevelopment project 's functional design -- but with an amendment. 

  Canada

  Jun 18
• Halifax Tides FC launches as HRM’s first-ever pro women’s soccer club

  Halifax's inaugural women's professional soccer club now has an official name and logo ahead of the 2025 season kickoff -- inspiring young players to dream big.

  Sports

  Jun 14
• ‘Kids just feel so hopeless’: Mother on loss, suicide prevention and men’s mental health

  A Nova Scotia mother is speaking out this Men's Mental Health Awareness Month nearly a year after her son died by suicide, in hopes of helping others.

  Health

  Jun 6
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• Firefighters honoured for action during 2023 Barrington Lake wildfire

  More than a year since the largest wildfire in Nova Scotia's history spread across Shelburne County, residents are thanking first responders with a weekend of celebrations.

  Fire

  Jun 2
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• Halifax tenants told to vacate by Sept 1. Landlord says he’s playing by the rules

  The landlord of a Halifax rooming house sent a notice to tenants of the 29-unit building saying they would have to vacate by Sept. 1.

  Canada

  May 30
• Blasting at highly-anticipated QEII Halifax Infirmary redevelopment begins

  Blasting at the QEII Halifax Infirmary construction site will now be a daily occurrence until October, as the next stage of building for the highly-anticipated  development place. 

  Canada

  May 28
• HRM city staff to work on emergency management strategic plan

  After a year where multiple natural disasters hit HRM, city staff is now working on enhancing its emergency management program after receiving an assessment report.

  Environment

  May 27
• Medical experts want national cancer-screening guidelines reviewed more frequently

  Some provinces, including Nova Scotia, have dropped the age for some cancer screening lower than what is recommended by the national task force.

  Health

  May 23
• Halifax experiencing record growth, population getting younger: data

  New data is providing an updated look into Halifax's population growth, where the HRM community is getting younger, planting roots and diversifying.

  Canada

  May 23
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• Traffic woes: Halifax plans to re-evaluate roadways and flow amidst population spike

  A major collision in Lower Sackville this week that led to major congestion highlights the municipality's weak spots when it comes to traffic and roadways.

  Traffic

  May 17
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• Halifax braces for another summer of full parks as homelessness continues to rise

  With summer fast approaching, the city of Halifax is preparing for an increase in tents around local green spaces as the homelessness crisis persists.

  Canada

  May 7
• N.S. parent uneasy as institutions for people with developmental disabilities set to close

  A Nova Scotia woman says she's worried about her adult son's future, as the province's institutions for people with developmental disabilities are set to close. 

  Canada

  May 3
• ‘Keeps me grounded’: N.S. hockey players prove age is just a number

  A group of N.S. hockey players is proving that age is just a number, as dozens of women aged 55-plus are taking to the ice in the name of fun, fitness and fellowship.

  Sports

  May 1
• East Hants calls for volunteer firefighters in new recruitment video

  The municipality of East Hants in Nova Scotia, alongside its 13 fire departments, has released a recruitment video calling for volunteers to join its ranks.

  Fire

  Apr 29