Halifax Public Gardens

• Who attacked the trees? Halifax public gardens visitors baffled two years after crime

  The girdling incident left a lasting impact on the community and remains a topic of conversation among tree-lovers, who are still baffled by the vandalism almost two years later. 

  Environment

  Jul 9, 2024
  
• ‘It came back to life:’ Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

  Many of the 33 trees that were damaged by vandalism in the Public Gardens last year are recovering, in what experts are calling a 'best-case scenario.'

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2023
  
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• ‘Reprehensible’: Halifax Public Gardens building damaged by fire in another suspected vandalism attack

  Police are investigating after the Horticultural Hall at the Halifax Public Gardens was damaged in a suspicious fire, the latest in a series of bizarre vandalism at the park.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2023
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• ‘It’s very sad’: Residents baffled by vandalism at Halifax Public Gardens

  Some local garden-goers are growing concerned after multiple acts of vandalism, including a fire and tree girdling, at the Halifax Public Gardens in recent months.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2022
• 175-year-old building damaged in Halifax Public Gardens arson blaze

  Halifax police said the building inside the Public Gardens, which now houses the Uncommon Grounds Cafe, was set ablaze at around 10 p.m.

  Fire

  Sep 16, 2022
• $50,000 reward for tips leading to arrest in Halifax Public Gardens tree vandalism

  A $50,000 reward is being offered up for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for vandalizing 32 trees in the Halifax Public Gardens.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2022
• Work is ongoing to save vandalized historic trees at Halifax Public Gardens

  Last month, a security guard at the Halifax Public Gardens discovered that strips of bark had been removed around the trunk of over 30 historic trees in the park.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2022
• ‘Senseless act’: Trees damaged by axe inside Halifax Public Gardens

  The Halifax Public Gardens says it will be closed Tuesday after they say the popular destination was broken into overnight, with trees damaged by an axe.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2022
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• Haligonian calls to preserve mural at the Quinpool Road McDonald’s

  An original painting of the Halifax Public Gardens by artist R.W. LeFresne adorns the west wall of the McDonald's, right above the turquoise, diner-style booths.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2021
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• Halifax police temporarily close public gardens for suspicious package investigation

  Police have cleared the area after determining there was no threat. 

  Crime

  Oct 26, 2020