Bedford

• Parts of Halifax are experiencing rapid growth. Can the infrastructure keep up?

  The provincial government announced approvals this week for up to 2,060 homes in three special planning areas in Bedford West -- an area that has been growing exponentially.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2023
  
• Invasive insect, deadly to hemlock trees, reported in Halifax region

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has detected an invasive insect, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, in the Halifax area for the first time -- which is deadly to hemlock trees.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2023
  
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• Sackville River floodplain zoning and why an advocate says the time to act is now

  The Halifax Regional Municipality says they haven't yet amended any planning strategies or land-use bylaws while flooding remains a primary concern to many.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2023
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• ‘We don’t even exist’: Homeowners impacted by N.S. floods couldn’t get insurance answers

  An elderly couple impacted by the Nova Scotia flash floods say they were unable to get a straight answer from their insurance company about what's covered and what's not.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
• Sports clubs out thousands after Nova Scotia flood

  The sports fields were hit with flash flooding, which began Friday afternoon and carried into Saturday morning, causing significant damage.

  Weather

  Jul 24, 2023
• Doctors raise concerns over province’s plan to fast-track housing in Halifax

  The province says it granted $2.3 million to HRM in 2020 to complete studies in four areas that are targeted for housing developments, including Sandy Lake.

  Environment

  Mar 28, 2023
• Proposed boundaries for 2 long-awaited Bedford schools raising eyebrows

  The proposed boundaries mean some students will be expected to continue bussing to their current school despite the fact the new one might be steps away.

  Education

  Nov 8, 2022
• Fire extinguished after car ‘engulfed in flames’ in Halifax area: police

  In a 12:25 p.m. release, police said a three-vehicle collision occurred on Dartmouth Road shortly before noon. One of the vehicles caught on fire.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2022
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• No charges in ‘suspicious circumstances’ case at Bedford playground: Halifax police

  Halifax Regional Police said in an update that the investigation "has been concluded with no charges."

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2022
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• Halifax police ask for public’s help after man allegedly sexually assaults 3 women

  Halifax police are seeking help from the public after a suspect allegedly sexually assaulted three women in a city suburb Thursday evening.

  Crime

  Aug 26, 2022