Tag Archives: Halifax
NDP calls two-year rent cap extension ‘major victory’
The opposition is calling government’s move to keep the rent cap in place until 2023 a big win. NDP Leader Gary Burrill says this step is a “major victory” as it will allow many Nova...
Oct 21, 2021
Dog owners be aware, kennel cough is sweeping through Halifax
A local animal hospital says you should keep a close watch on your dog as kennel cough is making the rounds in the Halifax area. The Metro Animal Emergency Clinic in Dartmouth has taken to social medi...
Oct 20, 2021 Dog. (CREDIT: Pixabay)
Halifax ready to work with province on affordable housing problem
The municipality is on board with the province's plans to address Nova Scotia's affordable housing problem. Halifax Regional Municipality has released a statement saying the provincial government has ...
Oct 19, 2021
Potential COVID-19 exposure list (October 18th)
Health officials are warning of potential exposures to COVID-19 in the Western and Central Zones and on one Halifax Transit route. Public Health now sends out COVID precaution notifications and COVID ...
Oct 19, 2021 Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
Police nab second man who escaped from Burnside jail
An inmate who has been on the run since September is now back in police custody. Halifax Regional Police say the second of two men who escaped from the Burnside jail on September 23rd has been arreste...
Oct 18, 2021 Thomas Joseph Smith (left) and Chad Stephen Clark (right); from Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility
PC government expected to unveil plan for tackling housing crisis this week
The PC government is expected to release its plan this week to tackle Nova Scotia's affordable housing problem. Opposition parties called for action from Progressive Conservative Premier Tim Houston i...
Oct 18, 2021 (CREDIT: P.A.D.S. Community Network via Twitter)
All Lit Up In Delightful Downtown
Nocturne won't be the only thing lighting up the night in downtown Halifax this weekend. Delightful Downtown is about to kick off. This is when the former Halifax Memorial Library building will be lit...
Oct 15, 2021
Gas prices continue to creep toward $1.50 in Halifax
If you're rolling up to the pumps in Halifax this morning, you'll notice the cost of gas is up again. The minimum price of regular self-serve saw a more than 2 cent per litre increase overnight to $1....
Oct 15, 2021 (CREDIT: andreas160578 from Pixabay)
Walk-In Clinics For Vaccine
Almost daily I hear from folks asking where they can get their shots. If you or someone you know is wanting to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Below is a link to some walk-in clinics where you can go get ...
Oct 14, 2021 Dennis Sylvester Hurd
Burger Week is back in Halifax
Burger lovers get ready, your favourite time of the year is back. Halifax Burger Week officially kicks off in Halifax on Thursday. Local restaurants are offering up their most delicious creations for ...
Oct 14, 2021 (CREDIT: Halifax Burger Week)
