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Halifax repair cafe fixes items for free, helps Canadians cut waste
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Halifax repair cafe fixes items for free, helps Canadians cut waste
Description
August 16, 2026
As the saying goes, everything old is new again. That's the idea behind a new program in Halifax. The Repair Cafe helps people extend the life of household items, with volunteers doing the fixing for free. As David Murdock reports, the goal is to reduce waste by keeping usable goods out of landfills.
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Doors back open at Nutrien Civic Centre02:15 | August 14, 2026 -
National group representing taxpayers calls for federal government to pump brakes on gas levy02:19 | August 14, 2026 -
Sullivans Pond baby geese all grown up02:07 | August 14, 2026 -
Box of cats and kittens left on side of the road in Antigonish02:12 | August 14, 2026 -
Bail hearing postponed again for man accused of threatening US Consulate in Halifax02:04 | August 14, 2026 -
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New research shows small businesses in Atlantic Canada hit hardest by cost of rising fuel02:02 | August 13, 2026 -
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Maritime e-scooter operater says more education needed after report reveals ten youth fatalities in 202502:07 | August 13, 2026 -
Canada’s largest keel boat regatta sets sail in Chester, Nova Scotia02:03 | August 13, 2026 -
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Trap-Neuter-Return program to come back after multi-year donation to SPCA01:40 | August 10, 2026 -
Nova Scotia legislature sends out 36 letters, temporarily banning individuals from the house02:24 | August 10, 2026 -
U.S. consulate in Halifax received bomb threat that led to downtown evacuation: police02:16 | August 10, 2026 -
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104th hatchday for Gus the tortoise01:52 | August 9, 2026
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Halifax repair cafe fixes items for free, helps Canadians cut waste01:56 | August 16, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 1610:00 | August 16, 2026
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Community care for your favourite gear01:57 | August 16, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 1508:03 | August 15, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 1508:03 | August 15, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 1424:07 | August 14, 2026
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Doors back open at Nutrien Civic Centre02:15 | August 14, 2026
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National group representing taxpayers calls for federal government to pump brakes on gas levy02:19 | August 14, 2026
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Sullivans Pond baby geese all grown up02:07 | August 14, 2026
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Box of cats and kittens left on side of the road in Antigonish02:12 | August 14, 2026
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Bail hearing postponed again for man accused of threatening US Consulate in Halifax02:04 | August 14, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 1323:54 | August 13, 2026
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New research shows small businesses in Atlantic Canada hit hardest by cost of rising fuel02:02 | August 13, 2026
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Nova Scotia releases second annual child death review02:14 | August 13, 2026
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Maritime e-scooter operater says more education needed after report reveals ten youth fatalities in 202502:07 | August 13, 2026
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Canada’s largest keel boat regatta sets sail in Chester, Nova Scotia02:03 | August 13, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 1223:53 | August 12, 2026
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Councillors seek clarity on corrective measures for Office of the Mayor audit02:01 | August 12, 2026
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Bail hearing for man accused of threatening US Consulate in Halifax delayed01:57 | August 12, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 1123:54 | August 11, 2026
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Man runs across Nova Scotia for food insecurity02:12 | August 11, 2026
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Man charged after bomb threat made against U.S. Consulate in Halifax02:16 | August 11, 2026
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Halifax renters, advocates call on HRM to implement indoor temperature regulations02:06 | August 11, 2026
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Man arrested after bomb threat to U.S. consulate in Halifax01:52 | August 10, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 1023:54 | August 10, 2026
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Trap-Neuter-Return program to come back after multi-year donation to SPCA01:40 | August 10, 2026
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Nova Scotia legislature sends out 36 letters, temporarily banning individuals from the house02:24 | August 10, 2026
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U.S. consulate in Halifax received bomb threat that led to downtown evacuation: police02:16 | August 10, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 910:15 | August 9, 2026
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104th hatchday for Gus the tortoise01:52 | August 9, 2026
Halifax repair cafe fixes items for free, helps Canadians cut waste
Description
August 16, 2026
As the saying goes, everything old is new again. That's the idea behind a new program in Halifax. The Repair Cafe helps people extend the life of household items, with volunteers doing the fixing for free. As David Murdock reports, the goal is to reduce waste by keeping usable goods out of landfills.
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