Category Archives: News
Modular housing site chosen for homeless people in Halifax
The Halifax modular housing site has been chosen, the parking lot of the Centennial Pool. This site will have nine total units; six modular hosuing units, an accessible unit, and two support units. It...
Dec 03, 2021
Immunization committee recommends booster for everyone over 50
If you’re over 50, you might want to roll up your sleeve again. Friday, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization expanded their recommendation on mRNA booster shots to include: -People 50...
Dec 03, 2021
Police investigate $35,000 theft from Dartmouth roofing business
Halifax Regional Police are investigating a $35,000 theft from a Dartmouth construction business. Police were called to Metro Roofing on Akerley Boulevard on November 17th. They say a trailer that had...
Dec 03, 2021
Support pours in for Black Halifax goalie after racist slurs
An investigation is underway over racist slurs targeting a young Black goalie from Halifax. Hockey PEI is leading the investigation after 16-year-old Mark Connors said he was called names during a tou...
Dec 03, 2021
Darmouth’s famous gaggle of geese return to Seaforth
The famous gaggle of geese that reside in Dartmouth have been moved to their winter residence. The Sullivan’s Pond geese are now back at Hope for Widelife in Seaforth. The geese are happy to be ...
Dec 03, 2021
VIDEO: Deck the halls, Nova Scotia’s annual Christmas tree gift a Boston ‘superstar’
Nova Scotia’s animal Christmas tree gift for Boston is now a “superstar” in the city. That’s according to its Facebook profile, which says the community gathered around the tre...
Dec 03, 2021
Gas prices on ‘roller coaster ride’ as they drop in Halifax again, expert says
More relief at the gas pumps in Halifax for the second time this week. They’re down by about six cents per litre overnight to $1.26 for both regular self-serve and diesel. Gas Guru Dan McTeague ...
Dec 03, 2021
US Imposes COVID Testing For Air Travel
If you’re flying to the US, make sure to have a Covid-19 test done by the day before departure at the latest, or you risk being denied boarding. US President Joe Biden has changed the policy for...
Dec 03, 2021
Strengthened street checks ban “a step in the right direction”
One of the province’s few Black MLAs says changes to strengthen the street checks ban are a step in the right direction. However, Angela Simmonds, MLA for Preston, said there’s still more ...
Dec 03, 2021
Potential COVID-19 exposure list (December 2nd)
Health officials are out with their latest potential COVID-19 exposure list, which includes several locations in the Halifax area. A retraction has also been issued for two locations identified in the...
Dec 03, 2021
