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Halifax-area recreation farm asks neighbours to hold off on fireworks
A popular recreation farm in the Halifax area is asking neighbours to not set off the loud and colourful pyrotechnics due to the effect they have on their animals.
'It's not scary': Initiative to engage public with science finds new meaning post-COVID
Ten scientists took turns standing on wooden soapboxes on the Halifax waterfront on Saturday in an effort to discuss their work across various areas with members of the public.
Former N.S. school principal acquitted in historical sexual assault case
A former Halifax-area elementary school principal has been acquitted in a historical sexual assault case related to alleged offences in the the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Nova Scotia village moves to drop 'Cornwallis' from its name
A village in western Nova Scotia is moving to change its name in the latest example of a community distancing itself from a controversial figure in the province's history.
Teen accused of threatening Halifax high school pleads guilty to gun-related offence
A teenage boy accused of making threats against a Halifax high school has pleaded guilty to one of the dozens of charges he’s facing.
Bargain bins: People in Halifax turn to community events to save some money
With the rising cost of living, some people in Halifax are turning to community events and local promotions to try to save money.
Closing arguments underway in trial of man accused of murdering Pat Stay
By process of elimination, there's only one person who could have possibly stabbed Pat Stay at a downtown Halifax bar nearly three years ago, a Crown attorney told a packed Dartmouth courtroom Friday.
More prohibited vehicles using Halifax bridge after tolls removed, commission says
Halifax Harbour Bridges issued a 'gentle reminder' on social media Wednesday, pointing out that commercial vehicles over 3,200 kilograms are not allowed to cross the Macdonald Bridge.
Hants County residents voice concerns over 'undesirable' uranium mining proposal
Uranium mining in Hants County is such a hot-button issue there wasn't room for everyone who showed up at a meeting over the weekend.
Halifax baby expo offers parents ways to navigate rising cost of living
An event in Halifax this weekend offered parents ways to help navigate what can be a rewarding but expensive experience as the cost of living continues to rise.