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The IWK Health Centre says it has been bombarded with feedback as it looks to overhaul its menu. The Halifax hospital for women and children launched a survey in March, asking current and former IWK families to weigh in on the Dial for Dining food services. It operates similar to room service at a hotel, … Read More “Food is medicine: IWK receives hundreds of suggestions on how to change menu” »

In spite of earlier pronouncements that Nova Scotia would cancel and avoid contracts with Americans to protest tariffs, Premier Tim Houston says a $70-million contract with an American company for work on a Halifax bridge is necessary for the sake of public safety. A contract between Halifax Harbour Bridges and Liberty Blastech, announced earlier this week, … Read More “Premier defends contract with American company to strip Macdonald Bridge” »

Halifax Water is planning multi-million dollar infrastructure upgrades as part of the Windsor Street exchange redevelopment, including the replacement of “high-risk” pieces vital to delivering water to the peninsula. Earlier this month, the utility asked the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board (formerly the Utility and Review Board) to approve $69.2 million in construction and design … Read More “Halifax Water plans major upgrades within Windsor Street exchange project” »

The worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history began almost five years ago, shortly after a Nova Scotia man brutally assaulted his common-law wife. Lisa Banfield was kicked, punched and choked by her partner of 19 years on the night of April 18, 2020. She was left with fractured ribs and vertebrae but managed to … Read More “Gender-based violence spikes 5 years after Nova Scotia mass shooting” »

The only teen to go to trial in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy last year in Halifax is now facing a charge of manslaughter. The teen, now 17, was originally charged with second-degree murder in the death of Ahmad Al Marrach, but the Crown said Wednesday it would pursue the lesser charge. Speaking just … Read More “Crown drops murder charge, seeks manslaughter conviction in mall stabbing” »

The international sailing competition known as SailGP will return to Halifax in June 2026, two years after the event made its Canadian debut in the city and attracted tens of thousands of spectators who watched the high-speed racing from both sides of the harbour. SailGP announced the return to Halifax in a news release Wednesday that included … Read More “SailGP announces high-speed race will return to Halifax in 2026” »

Nova Scotia Five people were arrested early Wednesday morning when police searched a central Halifax residence as part of an ongoing weapons investigation. No weapons were found at the Allan Street residence but police say charges are anticipated CBC News · Posted: Apr 16, 2025 1:29 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 16 Halifax Regional Police arrested five … Read More “Five people arrested in weapons-related search in Halifax” »