Halifax Latest News

• N.S. missing kids: Stepfather denies abuse allegations, says he puts ‘full trust’ in RCMP

  Daniel Martell denes he's ever been physically abusive to Lilly and Jack's mother, as alleged in recently-unsealed court documents.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Poor rural cell service has some Maritimers feeling ‘out of luck’ in emergencies

  Among those joining the chorus of concerned citizens are three men who each just received the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery for rescuing two snowmobilers during a blizzard.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Nova Scotia lobster industry surprised, elated by suspension of Chinese tariff

  In 2024, live lobster exports to China represented 40 per cent of Nova Scotia's export market, generating about $600 million in revenue.

  Canada

  Jan 16
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• Nova Scotia rolling out reusable packaging for school lunch program

  The province is launching a pilot program at 34 schools that will see containers collected and cleaned professionally. As well, the program is introducing new menu items.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• This ‘landmark’ Nova Scotia castle is back up for sale. The price has gone up

  A Nova Scotia castle, which drew worldwide attention when it was listed for sale for $1 million two years ago, is back on the market, and the owner is open to conversations.

  Trending

  Jan 16
• N.S. missing kids: Mother accused partner of abuse, court documents reveal

  Lilly and Jack Sullivan — aged six and four at the time — were reported missing on May 2, 2025, from their home in Lansdowne Station, N.S., in Pictou County.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Nova Scotia man accepts bravery award, but events of house fire still haunt him

  Gerrid Hunt was among four people who received the 2025 Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery. Hunt rescued his neighbour during a house fire, which claimed the lives of three children.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• N.S. man arrested after allegedly trying to assault RCMP officer with lit blowtorch

  Police say they used a stun gun on the man and took him into custody, finding methamphetamine during a search. 

  Crime

  Jan 15
• NDP criticizes Premier Tim Houston for silence during power rate hearings

  Nova Scotia Power is seeking a 3.8 per cent increase, retroactive to Jan. 1, and another 4.1 per cent bump that would go into effect on New Year’s Day 2027.  

  Politics

  Jan 15
• N.S. government says even more cannabis dispensaries than originally estimated

  The minister said today his department conducts "routine intelligence" to track dispensaries, but declined to give details.

  Politics

  Jan 15
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• 5 things to know about the emerging debate over ride-hailing companies in Halifax

  Halifax Regional Council is poised to debate bylaw changes that could impose more oversight on drivers working for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• French renewable energy firm aims to develop offshore wind in Nova Scotia

  A French firm and its partner in South Korea are eyeing plans to develop wind projects off Nova Scotia's coast. 

  Environment

  Jan 14
• Canadian union files complaint about closure of Ubisoft Halifax production studio

  A union has filed a complaint with the Nova Scotia Labour Board, saying Ubisoft should be penalized for its decision last week to close its Halifax production studio.

  Canada

  Jan 14
• Casino Nova Scotia moving from downtown Halifax to Dartmouth Crossing

  The current property on the Halifax waterfront will be listed for sale in the coming weeks. Operations will continue until the new facility is built. 

  Canada

  Jan 14
• Teacher of N.S. dog attack victim wants him remembered for ‘extraordinary empathy’

  Drew Nickerson's former teacher says he wants the young boy to be remembered as someone who uplifted everyone. Drew died earlier this month after being attacked by three dogs.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• Fatal police shooting being investigated by watchdog in Nova Scotia

  SiRT is investigating a shooting involving members of the RCMP that resulted in the death of a man from Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia on Tuesday morning. 

  Canada

  Jan 13
• Sydney, N.S., selected as the preferred maintenance port for new Arctic icebreakers

  Sydney, N.S., has the inside track on becoming the maintenance hub for the Canadian Coast Guard’s upcoming polar icebreakers. 

  Canada

  Jan 13
• N.S. auditor repeats call for more oversight of government spending outside budget

  For the fourth year in a row, Nova Scotia's auditor general is recommending stronger oversight on how the provincial government spends money not included in the budget.

  Economy

  Jan 13
• N.S. property values climb eight per cent to a record $200 billion

  Properties in and around Halifax are driving the growth, with properties in the municipality now worth $113.8 billion, more than half the provincial total. 

  Canada

  Jan 13
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• N.S. municipality to review its dog bylaw following the death of a 13-year-old boy

  A southwestern Nova Scotia municipality says it will review its dog control bylaw after the death of a 13-year-old boy who was attacked by three dogs.

  Canada

  Jan 13
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• Uber says proposed Halifax bylaw changes are red tape, will make rides pricier

  The proposed changes, which were recommended by the Transportation Standing Committee, aim to impose new licensing requirements on ridesharing services.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• N.S. community gathers to remember ‘endlessly curious’ boy who died in dog attack

  Family, teachers, classmates and friends of a 13-year-old boy who died after a dog attack in southwestern Nova Scotia gathered over the weekend to remember him.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Winter storm closes schools throughout the Maritimes before heading to N.L.

  A winter storm that snarled morning commutes and closed schools in parts of the Maritimes is taking aim at Newfoundland and Labrador today.

  Weather

  Jan 12
• Snow, high winds, and freezing rain in the forecast for Atlantic Canada

  Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for western Newfoundland with up to 40 centimetres of snow expected and winds gusting to 120 kilometres an hour.

  Canada

  Jan 11
• N.S. lobster exports outside China are picking up as tariffs soften demand

  Nova Scotia’s lobster sector is feeling the pinch from Chinese tariffs this year, but officials say exporters are starting to crack other international markets.

  Canada

  Jan 10