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Halifax developing code of conduct for residents of designated homeless encampments

Halifax developing code of conduct for residents of designated homeless encampments

HALIFAX — Halifax Regional Municipality is developing a code of conduct for people sleeping rough at city-designated homeless encampments, many of which are growing far beyond their stated capacity.
Investigators need more evidence to lay charges in 2023 Halifax wildfire: minister

Investigators need more evidence to lay charges in 2023 Halifax wildfire: minister

HALIFAX — More than one year after a wildfire ravaged a Halifax suburb, Nova Scotia Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton is appealing for the public’s help with an investigation he says has stalled.
One year after news ban, Facebook important source for weather updates in disasters

One year after news ban, Facebook important source for weather updates in disasters

HALIFAX — Residents of small communities across Canada are finding creative ways of getting around Facebook's news blackout to share updates about dangerous weather events, but they say it's still tough to get information to people quickly on the pla
N.S. swordfish harpoon fleet urged to bring tourists aboard to boost troubled sector

N.S. swordfish harpoon fleet urged to bring tourists aboard to boost troubled sector

HALIFAX — An environmental group says Nova Scotia’s commercial swordfish fleet could generate millions in added revenue by bringing tourists along for fishing trips and using different gear.
Nova Scotia judge to decide fate of Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain

Nova Scotia judge to decide fate of Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge is expected to decide Thursday whether to approve Postmedia's $1-million bid to acquire Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain.
Lawsuit launched by family of Indigenous woman in N.S. claims negligence in her death

Lawsuit launched by family of Indigenous woman in N.S. claims negligence in her death

HALIFAX — The mother of an Indigenous woman who died in hospital with fungal meningitis says her daughter's race may have played a role in the allegedly negligent medical treatment she received.
Don MacLean becomes chief of police in Halifax after 31 years with the force

Don MacLean becomes chief of police in Halifax after 31 years with the force

HALIFAX — Halifax's acting chief of police is being named as the city's new top police officer after 31 years with the force. Don MacLean, who became acting chief a year ago, assumes his permanent role Aug. 12.
Massive 2023 Halifax wildfire was beyond the fire department’s capabilities: report

Massive 2023 Halifax wildfire was beyond the fire department’s capabilities: report

HALIFAX — Fighting the "unprecedented" wildfire that erupted last year in a western Halifax suburb and quickly engulfed homes went beyond the city's capabilities, says a report by Halifax's fire department.
Halifax officer investigated after arrest leaves woman with injured liver

Halifax officer investigated after arrest leaves woman with injured liver

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police watchdog is looking into whether charges will be laid against a Halifax police officer after a woman he took to the ground during an arrest suffered an injury to her liver.
From school boards to dog adoption, N.S. Tories have pulled back from 2021 promises

From school boards to dog adoption, N.S. Tories have pulled back from 2021 promises

HALIFAX — Campaign promises to fund mental health care, reinstate public school boards and give tax breaks for dog adoptions are among the pledges that, nearly three years into his mandate, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has either tossed aside or b
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