Halifax Latest News

• Nova Scotia RCMP will not charge two accused of sexual assault after hockey hazing

  The police force says its investigation is continuing, but did not explain why there would be no charges against the other boys arrested earlier this month.

  Crime

  Feb 27
• First Nation chiefs say Nova Scotia budget cuts appear targeted at Mi’kmaw programs

  The chiefs say 21 programs related to Mi’kmaw education, early childhood development, language, health and economic development were cut earlier this week by 50 to 100 per cent.

  Politics

  Feb 27
• ‘No violations’ found in 2024 Walmart oven death, N.S. workplace investigation finds

  The province says a workplace safety investigation into the death of a Halifax Walmart worker who died in a bakery oven 16 months ago found no safety violations. 

  Canada

  Feb 27
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• ‘Trailer Park Boys’ actor Mike Smith to stand trial for sexual assault

  Nova Scotia actor, Mike Smith, who is best known for playing Bubbles on the television show, 'Trailer Park Boys,' has pleaded not guilty to one charge of sexual assault.

  Crime

  Feb 26
• N.S. book publishers slammed by provincial government’s cuts to the creative sector

  A Nova Scotian book publisher says the provincial government’s cuts are “soul-crushing” when sales have already been decimated by uncertainty in the U.S. market. 

  Canada

  Feb 26
• N.S. to create a new protected Acadian electoral riding in Cape Breton

  The Nova Scotia government is creating a new electoral riding for a predominantly Acadian community in Cape Breton and promising a byelection to fill the seat within months.  

  Politics

  Feb 26
• ‘It’s not fair’: Nova Scotia family who lost baby says health-care system failed them

  A Halifax-area family is speaking out, saying an emergency ultrasound could have saved their daughter's life. They allege their referral was lost at the IWK Health Centre.

  Health

  Feb 26
• ‘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
• Mental health funding tied to 2020 mass shooting part of Nova Scotia budget cuts

  The cuts are part of a $130-million reduction in government grants to non-profits and community groups in the provincial budget tabled Monday with a $1.2-billion deficit.

  Canada

  Feb 25
• Youth hockey ref ends N.S. game after ‘hate-motivated’ comment, RCMP say

  A youth hockey referee in Nova Scotia ended a game early after a 'hate-motivated' incident occurred earlier this month, the RCMP say.

  Crime

  Feb 25
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• Nova Scotia bill increases fines, strengthens enforcement as part of illegal cannabis crackdown

  Nova Scotia's justice minister says government is 'strengthening' the Cannabis Control Act as the province continues to crackdown on illegal dispensaries. 

  Canada

  Feb 25
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• Student group calls on Nova Scotia post-secondary students to stage weeklong strike

  The Canadian Federation of Students is calling on post-secondary students to stage a weeklong, provincewide strike to protest provincial budget cuts and demand affordable tuition.

  Education

  Feb 25
• As Ukraine marks 4 years of Russian war, Ukrainians in Canada remember

  Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine that he called a 'special operation' on Feb. 24, 2022. It has been four years since the war began.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Two youths formally charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia after hockey hazing

  The charges include two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual assault with a weapon.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Premier defends Nova Scotia budget as critics continue to speak out

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is defending his province's newly unveiled budget as critics voice concerns about cuts to public service and a $1.2 billion deficit. 

  Politics

  Feb 24
• 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
• Nova Scotia announces financial framework for its emerging offshore wind industry

  The Nova Scotia government has introduced legislation it says will ensure the province reaps financial benefits from Canada’s first offshore wind projects.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Weather-related workplace injuries 40% higher than last winter: WCB Nova Scotia

  As of Jan. 30, WCB received 278 snow and ice-related injury claims this season. That's compared to 197 during the same timeframe last year and 217 the year before that.

  Health

  Feb 24
• Ottawa incentivizes electric vehicle purchases; Nova Scotia makes them more expensive

  Nova Scotia's budget on Monday includes a $500 fee for electric vehicles and $250 fee for hybrids — to be paid every two years.

  Canada

  Feb 24
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• Atlantic Canada wakes up to more snow and ice in wake of winter storm

  Public schools in Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador's capital city were closed Tuesday as crews cleaned up the roads.

  Weather

  Feb 24
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• Nova Scotia man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenage babysitter

  John Alexander Cripps, a former Canadian Armed Forces member, has been sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing his 13-year-old babysitter six different times.

  Crime

  Feb 24
• Powerful nor’easter hits Nova Scotia: flights cancelled, power outages expected

  A powerful nor'easter is blowing through Nova Scotia -- cancelling schools, causing travel disruptions and leaving power outages in its wake. 

  Weather

  Feb 23
• Nova Scotia Budget: $1.2B deficit and ‘tough decisions’ on spending cuts

  Nova Scotia's finance minister has tabled a budget with a $1.2-billion deficit and warns that difficult decisions will need to be made to balance the books.

  Canada

  Feb 23
• More than 100 cm of snow in N.L. amid relentless storm season in Atlantic Canada

  Environment Canada has issued blowing snow and winter storm warnings for much of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and eastern New Brunswick.

  Weather

  Feb 23
• Newfoundland slammed by snow as Maritimes set to face winter storm

  Heavy snow is falling in northeastern Newfoundland, with a separate system set to hit most parts of the Maritimes on Monday into Tuesday.

  Weather

  Feb 22