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Lockdown at MSVU lifted after police investigate weapons complaint
An update from Mount Saint Vincent University at 3:10 p.m. AT said no threat was found after police searched the school and it was safe for people to leave buildings and campus.
N.S. commits to fix for municipalities waiting on marketing levies from booking platforms
The provincial government has promised to find a solution for Nova Scotia municipalities struggling to have booking platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo collect and remit the fees they are legally owed.
Halifax launching dual-fuel hydrogen bus project this year
Halifax will convert four city buses to be powered by hydrogen and diesel for a pilot project aimed at finding out whether the technology could be a good fit to expand into the fleet.
Halifax creating enforcement team for short-term rentals like Airbnbs
Halifax is creating a team to better enforce the rules for short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb, and streamlining regulations to allow more rentals in rural areas of the municipality.
Halifax says new plan will help city properly communicate in emergencies
Halifax has a new plan to better communicate with residents in emergencies, and staff say upcoming artificial intelligence tools could help track what's going on in real time.
Halifax bike network expected to be almost complete in 2028, tens of millions over budget
Halifax's bicycle network should be almost done in three years, a milestone that advocates and some councillors say is key — even with costs more than tripling over the original estimate.
Halifax hate-crime numbers rise, but police say they remain underreported
The latest numbers show hate crimes in Halifax and Nova Scotia continue to rise, with politics and national and global conflicts often having an impact, police say.
Halifax launches 60 new electric buses into transit fleet
Halifax has officially launched its 60 new electric transit buses into service, a move the city says will save thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions each year.
N.S. designates new special planning area near Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes
The Nova Scotia government is trying to spur more new housing in the Halifax area by adding another piece of land to the list of areas for fast-tracked development, and calling on the city to start work on development plans for two areas.
Shared electric bikes, scooters arrive in Halifax
Hundreds of electric scooters and bicycles can now be found across Halifax, a move some are hopeful will decrease congestion and improve safety for all micromobility users.