Halifax beaches might see more water quality advisories
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Halifax beaches might see more water quality advisories
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Halifax beaches might see more water quality advisories
01:39 | July 8, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 20
12:59 | January 20, 2026
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Black ice after first winter storm of the year causes accidents in Halifax
01:59 | January 20, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 19
10:44 | January 20, 2026
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12:49 | January 18, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 18
12:49 | January 18, 2026
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Nova Scotia braces for first snowstorm of 2026
02:07 | January 18, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 17
12:54 | January 17, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 17
12:54 | January 17, 2026
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Nova Scotia seafood industry welcomes tariff removal on lobster and crab
02:08 | January 17, 2026
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Missing Nova Scotia children’s stepfather responds to unsealed documents revealing family dynamic
02:04 | January 16, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 16
12:58 | January 16, 2026
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Daniel Martell responds to unsealed documents where missing children’s mother alleged abuse
01:20 | January 16, 2026
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Concerns about lack of reliable cell service in rural Maritime areas
01:59 | January 16, 2026
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Efforts to preserve the Ingram River Wilderness Area in Nova Scotia
02:08 | January 16, 2026
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Nova Scotia castle up for sale again
01:51 | January 15, 2026
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N.S. government says even more cannabis dispensaries than originally estimated
02:05 | January 15, 2026
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Man who saved neighbour from burning home honoured for bravery
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Looking into Indigenous economic development in Atlantic Canada
01:57 | January 14, 2026
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French renewable energy firm aims to develop offshore wind in Nova Scotia
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 13
12:07 | January 13, 2026
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N.S. auditor repeats call for more oversight of government spending outside budget
02:26 | January 13, 2026
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Halifax council looking at better options to tackle litter issue
02:10 | January 13, 2026
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Teacher of boy killed in dog attack wants him to be remembered as someone who uplifted others
02:08 | January 13, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 12
12:12 | January 12, 2026
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Halifax mulling new bylaw that changes regulations for taxi and rideshare drivers
02:09 | January 12, 2026
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N.S. community gathered over weekend to remember boy who died in dog attack
01:51 | January 12, 2026
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Halifax gathering shows support for protesters in Iran
01:59 | January 12, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 11
13:05 | January 11, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 11
13:05 | January 11, 2026
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Hope grows for Halifax’s own PWHL team
02:02 | January 11, 2026
Halifax beaches might see more water quality advisories
Description
July 8, 2024
As temperatures continue rising throughout the Halifax area, many people are flocking to nearby beaches to cool off. But new recreational water quality guidelines suggest that Halifax's municipal beaches might experience more water quality advisories this summer. As Emma Convey reports, instead of increasing beach closures – the city will allow the community to swim at their own risk.
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Halifax beaches might see more water quality advisories01:39 | July 8, 2024 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 2012:59 | January 20, 2026 -
Black ice after first winter storm of the year causes accidents in Halifax01:59 | January 20, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1910:44 | January 20, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1812:49 | January 18, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1812:49 | January 18, 2026 -
Nova Scotia braces for first snowstorm of 202602:07 | January 18, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1712:54 | January 17, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1712:54 | January 17, 2026 -
Nova Scotia seafood industry welcomes tariff removal on lobster and crab02:08 | January 17, 2026 -
Missing Nova Scotia children’s stepfather responds to unsealed documents revealing family dynamic02:04 | January 16, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1612:58 | January 16, 2026 -
Daniel Martell responds to unsealed documents where missing children’s mother alleged abuse01:20 | January 16, 2026 -
Concerns about lack of reliable cell service in rural Maritime areas01:59 | January 16, 2026 -
Efforts to preserve the Ingram River Wilderness Area in Nova Scotia02:08 | January 16, 2026 -
Nova Scotia castle up for sale again01:51 | January 15, 2026 -
N.S. government says even more cannabis dispensaries than originally estimated02:05 | January 15, 2026 -
Man who saved neighbour from burning home honoured for bravery01:55 | January 15, 2026 -
Looking into Indigenous economic development in Atlantic Canada01:57 | January 14, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1411:18 | January 14, 2026 -
French renewable energy firm aims to develop offshore wind in Nova Scotia01:48 | January 14, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1312:07 | January 13, 2026 -
N.S. auditor repeats call for more oversight of government spending outside budget02:26 | January 13, 2026 -
Halifax council looking at better options to tackle litter issue02:10 | January 13, 2026 -
Teacher of boy killed in dog attack wants him to be remembered as someone who uplifted others02:08 | January 13, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1212:12 | January 12, 2026 -
Halifax mulling new bylaw that changes regulations for taxi and rideshare drivers02:09 | January 12, 2026 -
N.S. community gathered over weekend to remember boy who died in dog attack01:51 | January 12, 2026 -
Halifax gathering shows support for protesters in Iran01:59 | January 12, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1113:05 | January 11, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1113:05 | January 11, 2026 -
Hope grows for Halifax’s own PWHL team02:02 | January 11, 2026
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Halifax beaches might see more water quality advisories01:39 | July 8, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 2012:59 | January 20, 2026
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Black ice after first winter storm of the year causes accidents in Halifax01:59 | January 20, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1910:44 | January 20, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1812:49 | January 18, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1812:49 | January 18, 2026
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Nova Scotia braces for first snowstorm of 202602:07 | January 18, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1712:54 | January 17, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1712:54 | January 17, 2026
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Nova Scotia seafood industry welcomes tariff removal on lobster and crab02:08 | January 17, 2026
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Missing Nova Scotia children’s stepfather responds to unsealed documents revealing family dynamic02:04 | January 16, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1612:58 | January 16, 2026
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Daniel Martell responds to unsealed documents where missing children’s mother alleged abuse01:20 | January 16, 2026
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Concerns about lack of reliable cell service in rural Maritime areas01:59 | January 16, 2026
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Efforts to preserve the Ingram River Wilderness Area in Nova Scotia02:08 | January 16, 2026
-
Nova Scotia castle up for sale again01:51 | January 15, 2026
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N.S. government says even more cannabis dispensaries than originally estimated02:05 | January 15, 2026
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Man who saved neighbour from burning home honoured for bravery01:55 | January 15, 2026
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Looking into Indigenous economic development in Atlantic Canada01:57 | January 14, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1411:18 | January 14, 2026
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French renewable energy firm aims to develop offshore wind in Nova Scotia01:48 | January 14, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1312:07 | January 13, 2026
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N.S. auditor repeats call for more oversight of government spending outside budget02:26 | January 13, 2026
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Halifax council looking at better options to tackle litter issue02:10 | January 13, 2026
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Teacher of boy killed in dog attack wants him to be remembered as someone who uplifted others02:08 | January 13, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1212:12 | January 12, 2026
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Halifax mulling new bylaw that changes regulations for taxi and rideshare drivers02:09 | January 12, 2026
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N.S. community gathered over weekend to remember boy who died in dog attack01:51 | January 12, 2026
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Halifax gathering shows support for protesters in Iran01:59 | January 12, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1113:05 | January 11, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1113:05 | January 11, 2026
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Hope grows for Halifax’s own PWHL team02:02 | January 11, 2026
Halifax beaches might see more water quality advisories
Description
July 8, 2024
As temperatures continue rising throughout the Halifax area, many people are flocking to nearby beaches to cool off. But new recreational water quality guidelines suggest that Halifax's municipal beaches might experience more water quality advisories this summer. As Emma Convey reports, instead of increasing beach closures – the city will allow the community to swim at their own risk.
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