Halifax Protest

• Man acquitted of assaulting officer with water bottle at Halifax housing protest

  A judge has found a man not guilty of assaulting a police officer during a Halifax housing protest in 2021, which saw hundreds try to prevent the demolition of homeless shelters.

  Canada

  Jun 9
  
• Trial of demonstrator involved in 2021 Halifax housing protest hears from police

  The trial of a 26-year-old woman who allegedly assaulted police as municipal workers removed temporary housing for the homeless is underway in Halifax provincial court.

  Canada

  May 2
  
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• ‘Say no to gender segregation’: Halifax rally held in solidarity with Iranians

  Canada’s minister of immigration said at the Halifax rally the federal government will do anything it can to 'hold the (Iranian) regime accountable.'

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2022
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• Nova Scotians protest low wages, rising living costs as legislature’s spring sitting begins

  Dozens of people gathered outside the Nova Scotia legislature early Thursday afternoon to protest rising living costs, low wages and poverty in the province.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2022
• Halifax police planning for a ‘large disruption’ ahead of anti-mandate protest

  Halifax Regional Police are advising people to avoid downtown on Saturday as a protest against COVID-19 mandates is expected to cause traffic delays.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2022
• Citizen’s complaint filed over Halifax police’s use of force, sprays during protest

  A private citizen has launched a formal complaint on the police tactics used as they clashed with protesters during the destruction of a small shelter for the homeless this summer.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2021
• Advocacy group challenging Nova Scotia’s ban on protesting public health orders

  The association's director of fundamental freedoms says the injunction bans all protests in the province, including socially distanced demonstrations.

  Canada

  May 28, 2021
• Halifax community rallies in support of Indian farmers amid new agriculture laws

  India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi passed new legislation earlier this year that farmers say could lead to the end of small farms.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2020
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• Hundreds gathered at Halifax Waterfront to stand in solidarity with Mi’kmaq fishers

  In 1999 the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed a treaty right to hunt, fish and gather in pursuit of a moderate living, also known as Marshalls decision.

  Sep 26, 2020
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• ‘There’s still a lot to do,’ says Halifax activist on Stop the Violence Day

  Quentrel Provo is the founder of 'Stop the Violence, Spread the Love', an initiative that advocates for peace, ending gun violence and improving the lives of Black youth in Halifax.

  Education

  Jun 10, 2020