Grafton Street

• Street adjustments coming June 2 to allow for additional patio space in Halifax

  Beginning June 2, restaurants can reopen their patios to maximum capacity.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2021
  
• Nova Scotia health officials warn of potential exposures at 4 downtown Halifax bars, restaurants

  Anyone who visited any of the locations in the times listed is asked to contact 811 and arrange for COVID-19 testing whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms. 

  Health

  Nov 20, 2020
  
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• Man, woman facing charges after handgun spotted in downtown Halifax

  The 22-year-old man and 22-year-old woman were arrested on several firearms-related charges.

  Crime

  Dec 8, 2019
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• Saturday morning assault in Halifax sends man to hospital with life-threatening injuries

  Police say the assault took place around Grafton Street and Prince Street.

  Crime

  Nov 16, 2019
• Halifax police probe pair of Sunday afternoon robberies

  Police say the first robbery happened at a convenience store on Portland Street in Dartmouth just before 4:15 p.m.

  Crime

  Oct 14, 2019
• Suspect wanted on Canada-wide warrant turns himself in to Halifax police

  Jacob Matthew Lilly, 21, was wanted for an outstanding warrant following his assault of a man on July 7, with police issuing a Canada-wide warrant on August 12 for his arrest.

  Crime

  Aug 19, 2019
• Downtown businesses concerned by summer lull at Halifax Convention Centre

  The Halifax Convention Centre is expecting a quiet summer with just one event booking in the month of July and none in August

  Economy

  Jun 18, 2019
• Former Halifax cab driver Bassam Al-Rawi defends himself against sexual assault charge in court

  Former Halifax cab driver Bassam Al-Rawi testified for the first time in court Wednesday to defend himself against accusations that he sexually assaulted a female passenger.

  Crime

  Apr 18, 2019
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• Complainant’s former roommate testifies in Al-Rawi sexual assault case

  The Crown called four witnesses to the stand on Tuesday as it concluded its seventh day of evidence against Bassam Al-Rawi, a former Halifax cab driver accused of sexual assault.

  Crime

  Apr 16, 2019
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• Halifax’s Grafton and Blower Streets reopen after water main break

  The utility announced in a tweet that repairs were completed a little before 4 a.m., on Sunday. 

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2018