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'If you build it, people will come': Swim Nova Scotia pitches new pool for Annapolis Valley
The province's governing body for swim clubs is trying to drum up support for a new aquatic facility in the Annapolis Valley.
'Something needs to be done': Community gathers to discuss pedestrian safety in Halifax
Community groups are looking for ways to make Halifax's busiest streets safer for pedestrians as more people are being struck by vehicles.
Halifax Water to divert millions of cubic metres of wastewater into Halifax harbour
Halifax Water will be diverting millions of cubic metres of wastewater into the Halifax harbour and Bedford Basin in the coming week due to maintenance at treatment facilities.
Nova Scotia considers new rules for bar bouncers, justice minister says
The Nova Scotia government is considering new regulations for bouncers, according to Justice Minister Becky Druhan. It comes after some family members of loved ones who died outside bars criticized the province over accountability.
Halifax police warn bike owners to be vigilant after recent surge in thefts
The number of stolen bikes reported to Halifax police doubled from 2023 to 2024, increasing from 140 to 275 in the first 10 months of last year, according to data from Halifax Regional Police.
Making moves: Halifax teen is a rising star in the world of chess
In December, Calix Marchand, 13, became the youngest player from the Maritimes to be designated a national chess master by the Chess Federation of Canada.
Canadians expected to respond at ballot box to Donald Trump's threats
Donald Trump has dominated the federal election campaign and some voters say the U.S. president’s rhetoric is motivating them to cast a ballot this year.
Family of engineer who died at Nova Scotia Power reservoir 'will never be the same,' court hears
The family of an engineer who drowned in a Nova Scotia Power reservoir more than four years ago say they’ve struggled to move forward since the tragedy.
Proposed emergency exits for Upper Tantallon neighbourhood in wrong spots, residents say
Some residents of a Halifax-area neighbourhood that was evacuated during a dangerous wildfire two years ago say proposed emergency exits won’t make them safer.
Black on the Ballot: Most Black Canadians taking part in politics face discrimination, study says
Most Black Canadians participating in politics face discrimination and barriers to getting involved in government, according to a recent study.