Halifax Harbour

• Toll-free traffic begins on both Halifax Harbour bridges

  Monday morning marks the start of toll-free traffic on the bridges that cross the Halifax Harbour. 

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2025
  
• Residents wowed by sea smoke sites as Halifax breaks wind chill record with -43°C

  Sea smoke formed across the Halifax Harbour early Saturday morning as the cold air mixed with warmer air right above the water.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2023
  
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• HMCS Fredericton departs Halifax to join ‘Operation Reassurance’ in Mediterranean

  The Halifax-class frigate and its 256 members have set sail for European waters as part of Canada's NATO commitments.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2023
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• Aircraft carrier visit to Halifax shows ‘how tight’ U.S. is with allies: commander

  The commanding officer on the USS Gerald R. Ford, said the flagship vessel has been part of a training exercise in the North Atlantic during its inaugural mission at sea.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2022
• Massive American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Halifax harbour

  The nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford weighs in at more that 100,000 tonnes, and has been described as the world's largest aircraft carrier.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2022
• First deployment for American aircraft carrier includes visit to Halifax this weekend

  One of the world's largest aircraft carriers, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is scheduled to visit Halifax this weekend as part of its first deployment.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2022
• Marine animal group trying to find out what killed humpback whale found in Halifax Harbour

  Members of a marine animal group are attempting to retrieve the carcass of a humpback whale in Halifax Harbour in order to find out why the animal died.

  Environment

  Jul 10, 2022
• Halifax waterfront stairs to get safety signage after swim video goes viral

  One video posted to TikTok on Sunday showed two people standing knee-deep on the Halifax waterfront steps, right before hopping in for a swim in front of a small audience.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2022
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• Theodore Too expected in Kingston, Toronto before arriving at new Hamilton home in mid-July

  Weather permitting, the iconic children's TV star will arrive for short stays in Kingston and Toronto before arriving at a new home in mid-July.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2021
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• Theodore Too gets special sendoff as he leaves Halifax for new Ontario home

  'He was raised in the Maritimes, he was born in the Maritimes and he'll always be a part of the Maritimes.'

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2021