Halifax
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‘Nobody saw it coming’: Former Ubisoft worker speaks out after Halifax closureA former Ubisoft Halifax employee is questioning the timing of their studio's sudden closure, weeks after they formed the first ever North American union in the company's history.TechJan 10
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Nova Scotia releases plan on future transport needs for Halifax and surrounding areaThe Nova Scotia government has released a wide-ranging transportation plan aimed at transforming how people move in and around the Halifax region.CanadaAug 6, 2025
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Teen sentenced to 10 months in custody for role in fatal stabbing of Halifax studentHalifax teen gets 10 months in custody, 17 months supervision for role in fatal stabbing of Ahmad Al Marrach, 16, in brutal 2024 parkade attack over a girl.CrimeAug 3, 2025
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Demolition underway at former St. Patrick’s-Alexandra school in HalifaxThe former school site, which has been empty since it closed in 2010, sparked safety concerns after several fires broke out within the span of a week in March.CanadaJul 11, 2025
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Family of Halifax shooting victim breathes sigh of relief following sentencingTwo men charged with first-degree murder in the death of Anthony Johnson have been sentenced.CrimeJun 24, 2025
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High-rise projects are popping up around Halifax. But why are they getting built this way?Halifax eyes new high-density communities to ease its housing crisis, but planners warn it could take 10–15 years before real progress is seen.CanadaMay 16, 2025
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Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure dealNova Scotia will receive $170M from Ottawa for housing infrastructure under a 10-year deal signed in February, with project details to come as priorities are set.EconomyMay 15, 2025
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Halifax teen accused of threats, gun possession to enter plea in youth court June 5A Halifax teen facing 33 charges, including threats and hate-related offences, appeared in court by video. A plea is expected at his next hearing on June 5.CrimeMay 15, 2025
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Crown lays out how they say rapper Pat Stay was killed inside a Halifax barThe trial has begun for Adam Drake, accused of fatally stabbing Dartmouth, N.S., battle rapper Pat Stay outside a Halifax bar in September 2022.CrimeMay 13, 2025
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Halifax tent encampments prepare for influx of new and returning residentsWith the summer season only a couple of months away, residents of tent encampments throughout the city have seen an increase in population. William Thompson has been a resident of the Geary Street encampment for a month but has been sleeping rough for the past year. “In the past week, we’ve had at least three,...CanadaMar 28, 2025
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