Category Archives: (Acadia News) Halifax Nova Scotia
City calls on police to clear Meagher Park
Police intervention at a Halifax Park where people have been sleeping rough is looming. Margaret MacDonald, the Executive Director of Parks and Recreation for the city, has sent a letter to Halifax Re...
Skye Bryden-Blom Aug 05, 2022
Halifax Harbour to return to normal after wastewater pump fixed
Untreated wastewater is no longer flowing into the Halifax Harbour. Halifax Water says the wastewater pump station at Duffus Street is working again after emergency repairs. Crews also encountered pro...
Skye Bryden-Blom Aug 04, 2022
Halifax Police issue alert on high-risk sex offender
Halifax Regional Police have issued a notice to alert Haligonians a high-risk offender is now living in the city. Michael Gary Gilbert has completed a sentence for sexual assault, sexual exploitation,...
Skye Bryden-Blom Aug 04, 2022
A poo-trid situation: Crews working to unclog wastewater pump of wipes
Halifax Water says emergency repairs at its Duffus Street wastewater pump station are complete. However, crews are experiencing another problem. Wipes and rags quickly clogged up the pump while runnin...
Skye Bryden-Blom Aug 03, 2022
City considering police assistance to remove unhoused people from Meagher Park
Police intervention isn't off the table to remove people still living in Meagher Park - also known as People's Park. Halifax Regional Council held a special meeting Tuesday with only one agenda item: ...
Aug 03, 2022
Risk advisory out for Penhorn Beach over possible blue-green algae bloom
A risk advisory is out for a beach in Dartmouth due to a possible blue-green algae bloom. The municipality says swimmers should avoid Penhorn Beach until further notice. Some types of blue-green algae...
Skye Bryden-Blom Aug 03, 2022
Nova Scotia under heat warning as temperatures soar again
More scorching temperatures over the coming days as Nova Scotia is officially under another heatwave. Environment Canada issued the warning for the entire province on Wednesday afternoon. The forecast...
Kevin Northup Aug 03, 2022
Dartmouth fair closed early after fights amongst 'gangs of kids'
It was not all lights and Ferris wheels at the fair along the Dartmouth waterfront over the long weekend. East Coast Amusements of New Brunswick has posted to Facebook announcing its carnival was orde...
Skye Bryden-Blom Aug 02, 2022
Halifax Water Asks Residents Not To Swim In Harbour
The city once again doesn't want you to swim in Halifax Harbour. Over the weekend, Halifax Water issued another notice to the public saying a failed wastewater pump is causing screened, but untreated ...
Kevin Northup Aug 02, 2022
Natal Day in Halifax: what's open, what to do and where
If you're looking for plans this long weekend, or just running some errands. This guide will help you navigate Natal Day in Halifax. Events The Halifax Busker Festival kicked off Wednesday and runs un...
Jul 29, 2022





