News 1. COVID-19 Two new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Nova Scotia yesterday (Thursday, Jan. 21). Both cases are in Nova Scotia Health's Northern Zone — one is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada; the second is connected to École acadienne de Truro, a pre-primary to grade 12 school in Truro. The school case came in after the reporting deadline and so … [Read More...]
Stirring the pot: more Canadians cooking with cannabis during pandemic
The pandemic has housebound Canadians spending more time in their kitchens, and it turns out an increasing number aren't just baking bread. They're baking with … [Read More...]
Neighbours appeal approval of Halifax development where demolition started before eviction was complete
Three people who live near the corner of Oxford and North streets are appealing the municipality's approval of a development proposal for the site where a developer … [Read More...]
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2 cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Thursday, Jan. 21
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Two new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Nova Scotia today (Thursday, Jan. 21). Both cases are in Nova Scotia Health's … [Read More...]
Radio will rot your brain
News 1. Council approves debt increase to fund major improvements City finance staff have recommended in a report that the municipality take on more debt to pay for major projects. And council agrees. Over the last couple of years, Halifax … [Read More...]
Halifax councillors approve plan to boost debt to cover climate change, transit, active transportation projects
Halifax regional council’s budget committee voted Wednesday in favour of a plan from municipal finance staff to pay for the kinds of transformative projects council has approved over the last few years. The staff report, by Bruce Fisher, manager … [Read More...]
3 cases of COVID-19 announced on Wednesday, Jan. 20
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As the U.S. changes the guard, let’s keep our borders closed to deeply divisive politics
Today, about a thousand miles southwest of us, an old man officially leaves his job so another old man can pick up the … [Read More...]
More federal money might help seniors in Nova Scotia, but the province is slow on the uptake as Liberal leadership candidates stake out their positions
A flurry of announcements in the past week may provide optimism for seniors, provided governments and leadership hopefuls … [Read More...]
Atlantic Gold is going to court
Just over a month after the construction company contracted by Atlantic Gold to excavate clay for the tailings facility at … [Read More...]
New video series aims to help families cope with the realities of the pandemic
Gillian Ritcey, managing director of the Healthy Populations Institute at Dalhousie University. Photo: ContributedThe Halifax … [Read More...]
Development agreement approved for Adsum project receiving federal housing cash through Halifax
Halifax councillors voted Tuesday to approve a new development agreement for one of three affordable housing projects … [Read More...]
Halifax councillors reject John Risley’s mansion-connecting request
Billionaire John Risley called into the meeting to make the case himself, but he couldn't convince enough councillors to let … [Read More...]
Nova Scotia’s vaccine rollout slowed by disruption in Pfizer delivery
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. As … [Read More...]
Halifax councillors to consider $7 million for new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Councillors will consider spending $7 million on the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia as part of their 2021-2022 budget … [Read More...]
Real estate agents gone bad: from storming the Capitol to violating COVID regulations to stealing dogs
News 1. COVID-19 No new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Nova Scotia yesterday (Monday, Jan. 18). There are 25 … [Read More...]
Compassion fatigue: when the helpers need help
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Halifax police board hits pause on body-worn cameras
The city's board of police commissioners wants to wait at least a year before putting body-worn cameras on Halifax Regional … [Read More...]
Zero cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Monday, Jan. 18
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. No … [Read More...]
Self-help groups seek essential service status
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Jen Powley: Turn the convention centre into affordable housing
Quebec was granted $1.4 billion for affordable housing. Quebec City, Montreal, and Gatineau came together to make the ask. … [Read More...]
The more things change, the more nothing changes
In mid-April 1999, a Halifax city planner named Gary Porter returned from his vacation to a surprise. He noticed there was … [Read More...]
4 new cases of COVID-19 are announced in Nova Scotia on Sunday, Jan. 17
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4 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Saturday, Jan. 16
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Two new COVID cases announced in Nova Scotia, Strang says people are lying to contact tracers
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I wanted to help Public Health assuage people’s concerns about the pace of the vaccine rollout, but they declined to speak with me
News 1. COVID-19 Six new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Nova Scotia yesterday (Thursday, Jan. 14). Three … [Read More...]