Nova Scotia says asymptomatic testing is mainly recommended for people who have had a lot of close social interaction or many social contacts.

The library announced Aug. 5 it is eliminating overdue fines and forgiving all existing ones.

Halifax Public Libraries are open once again, but each branch has undergone some changes to make visits safer for the public.

Extreme heat can lead to dangerous health risks for people who can't find shelter, or, stay hydrated.

Temporary public washrooms are being considered by the Halifax Regional Municipality to help address limited access to washrooms.

Halifax installs two portable toilets with handwashing stations to come, after over a month of resident calls for public washrooms.

"This would be a way to keep the memories of the victims alive and also provide a small help to the international students."

The modern design of the library, full of open space and featuring exterior walls of transparent glass, has been a hit with Haligonians and the world.

Police say that at approximately 4:51 p.m., officers responded to the library after a report of a person in the facility with a firearm. 

Police say officers responded at approximately 4:50 p.m. to reports of a person in the library with a firearm.