Construction halted at Halifax condo development after crane shoots sparks into night sky
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Construction halted at Halifax condo development after crane shoots sparks into night sky
Description
February 27, 2019
A dramatic video of towering construction crane bursting with electrical sparks lit up the night sky in Halifax last night. As Jesse Thomas reports, construction on the condo development was halted Wednesday as result of the electrifying display.
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Construction halted at Halifax condo development after crane shoots sparks into night sky01:51 | February 27, 2019
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1812:49 | 12 hours ago
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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
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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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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1411:18 | January 14, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1212:12 | January 12, 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
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1015:50 | January 10, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1015:50 | January 10, 2026
Construction halted at Halifax condo development after crane shoots sparks into night sky
Description
February 27, 2019
A dramatic video of towering construction crane bursting with electrical sparks lit up the night sky in Halifax last night. As Jesse Thomas reports, construction on the condo development was halted Wednesday as result of the electrifying display.
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