
Gareth Hampshire
Reporter
Gareth Hampshire began his career with CBC News in 1998. He has worked as a reporter in Edmonton and is now based in Halifax.
Latest from Gareth Hampshire

Nova Scotia Health works to speed up sepsis treatment
Nova Scotia Health is equipping front-line caregivers in emergency rooms with potentially life-saving tools to treat sepsis.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

'Much prettier' scaffolding will allow Halifax wine bar to open patio for 1st time in years
New scaffolding that aims to be eye-catching — instead of an eyesore — is being built around a Halifax wine bar, creating space for a summer patio the business has been prevented from using the past two seasons.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

'Long overdue' dikeland upgrades coming to rural N.S. community
Advocate Harbour is preparing for the most significant upgrades in decades to the dikeland system that protects it from flooding.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

Port Williams, N.S., soccer player gets star treatment at Canada's practice in Halifax
Port Williams, N.S., soccer player Jacob Shaffelburg was the star attraction Tuesday night as Canada's men's national team held an open training session in Halifax.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
N.S. Liberals call for emergency meeting on Nova Scotia Power ransomware attack
Liberals are calling for a deeper investigation and an emergency meeting with the utility's executives because of the scope and seriousness of the incident.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

North-end Halifax community garden sprouts up in new location
"It's totally turned around from two years ago when we were very sad about losing our garden but now it's looking really good," says chair of the community group.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

N.S. abuse victims reveal lifelong trauma from father's sexual violence
Three siblings whose father sexually abused them for years gave emotional accounts Friday in a Pictou, N.S., courtroom about how they're still dealing with the trauma of what they endured as children.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

Halifax wine bar surrounded by scaffolding says building inspection is 'significant' step
The scaffolding was ordered as a safety measure by the municipality after a person was injured by falling debris in June 2023, but the owners of Obladee Wine Bar say the property owner hasn't made repairs or taken action, until now.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Province offers reward up to $150,000 in Africville shooting case
The Nova Scotia government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 to try to find those responsible for the shooting at the Africville reunion last summer in Halifax.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

N.S. man abused by father brings message of hope to sexual violence march
Doug Robertson was keynote speaker at a weekend march to end sexual violence organized by the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre.
Canada -Nova Scotia |