Tag Archives: Halifax
Halifax hit and run sends pedestrian to hospital
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a hit and run in the city on Wednesday night. Halifax Regional Police were called to the collision at Robie and Pepperell Street just after 9:30 p.m. Poli...
Jul 22, 2021 Halifax Regional Police. (CREDIT: B. Jack Morse)
Man swinging broom stick breaks into Halifax business
Police are investigating three break-ins at businesses that happened overnight in the Halifax area. Regional Police responded to the LA Convenience Store on Barrington Street just before midnight for ...
Jul 22, 2021 Halifax Regional Police Cruiser; Jack Morse
Legendary drummer Jerry Granelli passes away in Halifax
A legendary drummer and beloved Haligonian has passed away at the age of 80. Jerry Granelli was probably best known for his work playing the drums on the soundtrack of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" with...
Jul 21, 2021 Jerry Granelli (Credit: J Anthony Granelli on Facebook)
Another crew member tests positive for COVID-19 on HMCS Halifax
The Royal Canadian Navy has confirmed a second case of COVID-19 among crew members aboard HMCS Halifax. The navy says in a news release this is the only other case that has been identified, so the maj...
Jul 21, 2021 HMCS HALIFAX (CREDIT: Maritime Forces Atlantic Facebook Page)
Should Forman Kill His New House Guests?
Don't worry: the guests are spiders. As far as Melody is concerned, he should kill them, get an exorcist, have the house condemned, and burn it to the ground. But Forman seems to think these eight leg...
Jul 20, 2021
Workers needed for upcoming provincial election
Elections Nova Scotia is putting out a call for workers to help out with the provincial election. Anyone over the age of 18 is encouraged to contact the returning officer in their electoral district. ...
Jul 20, 2021
Mobile COVID-19 testing in Halifax, drop-in vaccine clinic at Ummah Mosque
Drop-in COVID-19 testing will be available at several locations in the Halifax area this week. Public Health says testing people who show no symptoms has been crucial in helping to limit the spread of...
Jul 20, 2021 Kanijoman / CC
COVID-19 case confirmed on HMCS Halifax
A warm welcome for a Halifax-based naval ship is being called off on Monday morning due to a case of COVID-19. The Department of National Defence has issued a news release saying a navy member on HMCS...
Jul 19, 2021 HMCS Halifax.
(CREDIT: Royal Canadian Navy via Facebook)
Link For Your Waste Collection Schedule
I just happened to notice that the city's waste collection schedule was on the back of this week's flyers. I didn't realize they aren't mailing them out this year. I get it, not everyone uses it, and ...
Jul 16, 2021
Gas prices up in Halifax
It's going to cost you more to fill up your gas tank on Friday morning. The new minimum price of regular self-serve gas is up 3.1 cents per litre overnight to $1.380 in the Halifax area. Diesel saw an...
Jul 16, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
