Halifax

• As colder, stormy weather hits East Coast, growing fears tent encampments are unsafe

  The provincial governments in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have been grappling with growing homeless encampments as the provinces face housing shortages.

  Economy

  7 hours
  
• Court overturns HRM heritage designation, Heritage Trust ‘very concerned’ about ‘precedent’

  Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia says it is 'very concerned at the precedent set' by the Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision to overturn heritage designation for 1245 Edward St.

  Politics

  Nov 28
  
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• HRM staff report recommends 9.7% property tax hike to address revenue shortfall

  Councillor Cathy Deagle-Gammon, vice-chair of the Audit and Finance Standing Committee, says she's received a lot of feedback from the public and they'll consider all options.

  Canada

  Nov 27
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• Canadian Military trains to extinguish burning helicopters

  Naval military trainees lit a replica helicopter on fire Thursday night, as part of training for helicopter fires on Canadian naval ships.

  Canada

  Nov 24
• ‘Do not increase’: Halifax residents speak out against proposed police budget

  A proposed budget for Halifax Regional Police, which would see an increase of nearly $4.4 million to the force, was panned as unnecessary by many people at last night's meeting.

  Canada

  Nov 23
• Three Nova Scotia communities set to host curling qualifiers for 2026 Olympics

  On Wednesday, Curling Canada announced that Halifax, Liverpool, and Wolfville will play host to three pivotal qualifying rounds for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

  Sports

  Nov 22
• Halifax no longer advising homeless people tenting in Grand Parade to leave

  In a new policy issued on Wednesday, the Halifax Regional Municipality said it will enforce a limit of eight tents in the Grand Parade.

  Canada

  Nov 22
• Transgender Day of Remembrance important amid rising incidents of violence: N.S. group

  The founder of a Nova Scotia-based trans advocacy group says Transgender Day of Remembrance is especially important this year amid rising incidents of hatred targeting youth.

  Canada

  Nov 20
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• Halifax says sheltering in Grand Parade this winter ‘is not an option’

  Halifax Regional Municipality says a new shelter opening Friday can provide an alternative location for those sheltering in Grand Parade.

  Canada

  Nov 17
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• Halifax set to host national conference with goal of ending homelessness

  A national conference to end homelessness is coming to Halifax this week, but some Haligonians are skeptical as to whether the talks will spark real change.

  Canada

  Nov 6