Downtown Halifax

• Halifax bar has had scaffolding up for 2 years with no end in sight

  The co-owner of Obladee Wine Bar in downtown Halifax says he's running out of patience after his business has been surrounded by scaffolding for nearly two years. 

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2025
  
• Downtown Halifax businesses want more support in fight against retail theft

  Police say they recovered more than 300 boxes of stolen merchandise from one person last month.

  Consumer

  Jan 15, 2025
  
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• Halifax and its wish list to get more people downtown. Parking not included

  The Downtown Halifax Business Commission's new report includes 17 suggestions to improve the city's downtown core. The report did not include plans to expand access to parking.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 5, 2024
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• Build an aquarium? What Halifax people say might bring them downtown more

  In a survey conducted by Narrative Research, 49 per cent of respondents said an aquarium would encourage them to visit the Halifax's downtown more often.

  Lifestyle

  May 9, 2024
• Atlantic Canadian downtowns at a ‘critical crossroad’, study suggests

  Decreased foot traffic caused by remote work, security issues and the imminent repayment deadline of a federal business grant are cited as reasons business owners are struggling.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2023
• Cogswell Street development in Halifax crosses halfway mark

  According to municipal staff, this phase of construction will be completed near the end of 2025, when roads will be completely open to traffic.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2023
• Police investigating sudden death at Tim Hortons restaurant in downtown Halifax

  Police were called to a report of an injured man at the Tim Hortons at 1047 Barrington street at 11:55 a.m. Friday.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2023
• 2 men injured in downtown Halifax stabbing

  Two men were taken to hospital with stab wounds after an early-morning incident on Barrington Street. 

  Crime

  May 22, 2023
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• Work from home debate: How a Halifax chamber ask is reigniting the conversation

  A recent call from the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to require downtown municipal employees to be in the office three to four days a week isn't sitting right with some critics.

  Economy

  Apr 13, 2023
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• Halifax chamber calls for more in-office work days to help with downtown pandemic recovery

  The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is calling for a hybrid work model requiring municipal workers to be in office three to four days a week to 'help stimulate the downtown area.'

  Economy

  Apr 10, 2023