Category Archives: News
UPD: Tropical Storm Elsa continues to track towards the Maritimes
We're keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Elsa. The Canadian Hurricane Centre has issued a Tropical Cyclone Information Statement for Nova Scotia, as well as New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. ...
Jul 08, 2021 (Elsa's track. Credit: Environment Canada)
Final round of Nova Scotians can rebook second vaccine dose earlier
The last group of Nova Scotians are now eligible to book their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine earlier. Residents who got their first dose on or before July 6th will receive an email in the coming...
Jul 08, 2021 NIAID / CC
HRP hands out 30 tickets for speeding, other offences
Halifax Regional Police have handed out 30 tickets for speeding, distracted driving, and other related offences since Monday. The traffic unit issued 8 tickets for speeding, 3 for using a cell phone w...
Jul 08, 2021
Mayor Mike Savage On Halifax's Economic Success Story
Cranes in the air and growth in the GDP and population. This week, Don and David begin a series of conversations with the leaders of successful Maritimes communities. First up, the mayor of the region...
Jul 08, 2021
Police investigate after two teens attacked by three dogs
Police are investigating a dog attack that occurred in Halifax Tuesday. At approximately 4:45 p.m. police responded to Evans Avenue in Halifax in relation to a youth who had been attacked by three dog...
Jul 07, 2021 Halifax Regional Police Cruiser; Jack Morse
Clam Harbour sandcastle competition cancelled
A popular sandcastle competition is cancelled again this summer. The event is typically held at Clam Harbour Beach but it's postponed due to COVID-19. Organizers hope to bring it back next August.
Jul 07, 2021 Brenna / CC
World's largest floating unicorn finds home in Hammonds Plains
The world's largest floating unicorn will call Hammonds Plains home this summer. Splashifax has been looking for a home but were having trouble setting up in an area that was properly zoned for their ...
Jul 07, 2021 Unicorn Floatie. (Splashifax)
Volunteer groups won't take down crisis shelters
The anonymous volunteer group behind the crisis shelters in Halifax isn't going to take them down. The city issued a warning on Tuesday to those living in the shelters that if they aren't gone by July...
Jul 07, 2021 Temporary Shelters in Downtown Halifax Credit: Steve MacArthur
Mounties investigating after shots fired in North Preston
RCMP in Halifax are investigating a report of gunshots outside a home on Clarence Street in North Preston for the second time since the weekend. Police say the latest report came in at 1:40 a.m. on We...
Jul 07, 2021
Landyn's inspirational journey wraps up to a hero's welcome
A heroes welcome for a 12-year-old Indigenous boy who finished his trek across the province Tuesday night to raise awareness about residential schools. Landyn Toney's Journey of Awareness began near T...
Jul 07, 2021 (Landyn Toney Credit: Landyn's Journey of Awareness Facebook Page)
