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Halifax's recent SailGP event saw Spain claim victory in the Canadian Sail Grand Prix, boosting the city's profile, while the Hilltop cottage earned a regional award for its architectural innovation. The Mi’kmaq youth art contest also crowned a local Indigenous artist, highlighting cultural pride and community support.

Halifax veterinary clinics report a surge in tick-borne illnesses, with Cassidy Wentzell’s dog Theodora as a local example, while a community street hockey initiative in Mulgrave Park gains popularity. The city also faces tensions over the proposed N.S. whale sanctuary, with a symbolic groundbreaking in Wine Harbour and ongoing debates over its feasibility.

Halifax firefighters rescued four fishermen from a burning boat in the Bay of Fundy, while a couple in Halifax stopped thieves in a roadside confrontation involving their stolen car and dog. A pedestrian died in a late-night collision in Earltown, and the Sail GP event returns to Halifax’s waterfront this weekend.

Halifax residents are outraged over a woman’s apartment being demolished without proper tenant protections, sparking debates about demovictions and housing rights. The city also approved a controversial waste facility in Porters Lake, raising environmental concerns, while officials seek new sites for contaminated sludge from Boat Harbour cleanup.

Halifax: The Town of Lunenburg investigates mayor Jamie Myra over misconduct allegations and a taxi ban, while Shailagh Benteau faces eviction from her apartment amid a controversial demolition. A Halifax man is convicted of hacking into a provincial employee’s account, posting antisemitic content, as the city approves a new construction waste facility in Porters Lake.

Halifax residents are mourning the loss of April Hein in a tragic Bridgewater workplace fire, while mayor Jamie Myra faces controversy over a taxi service ban in Lunenburg. The city also sees rising European travel and a pause on Memorial Library demolition amid preservation debates.

Halifax teens in Cheticamp built a handmade skiff over seven months, showcasing youth innovation, while a 12-year-old girl missing since Monday was found safe. The city also faces delays in Sydney’s downtown development and rising rent costs strain affordability.

Halifax is celebrating the launch of its new River-class destroyer HMCS Fraser, named after a ship lost in a 1940 tragedy, while also facing criticism over a trail reopening at Cape Breton's waterfall without accessibility upgrades. Nova Scotia is also attracting record numbers of U.S. doctors and seeing success with its rural residency pilot program.

Halifax residents are rallying to support victims of a deadly fire in Bridgewater, while the city honors its LGBTQ+ history with a new Canada Post stamp for The Turret. Public health experts are also highlighting the mental health crisis facing Black women in Canada, urging urgent action and targeted support.

Halifax firefighters rescued a cat and a resident from a house fire on Charles Street, while lobster dealer Eric David Thibault was acquitted in an intimidation trial. Authorities also arrested a man wanted for attempted murder, and city officials warned of an impending drought amid rising temperatures.

Halifax — Astronaut Jeremy Hansen praised Canadian support for the Artemis II mission during an event, while RCMP investigate a suspicious death in Kings County and a fatal fire in Bridgewater. Dalhousie University announced a $67 million student residence, and Davis Day honored coal miners in Springhill as a Cape Breton woman advocates for cinema accessibility.

Halifax RCMP are seeking public help to locate missing man Robert Graham near the Bedford Basin, while astronaut Jeremy Hansen visited the Discovery Centre, and a fatal fire in Bridgewater has sparked community concern. Local businesses on Spring Garden Road also warn of rising drug activity and panhandling, urging stronger enforcement.

Halifax police used AI tools to solve a deepfake case linked to an Airbnb reservation, while residents face a rise in phone scams mimicking local authorities. In Colchester, a growing deer population raises safety concerns as officials delay expanding a managed hunt.

Halifax: A Cole Harbour man accused of murder died before trial, leading to charge withdrawal, while a fatal crash on Highway 103 killed an Ottawa man. The city announced Deryn Rizzi as its first female fire chief and closed beaches in Kejimkujik National Park to protect piping plover nests.

Halifax workers in Nova Scotia’s long-term care sector reached a tentative agreement after an eight-week standoff, addressing staffing ratios and pay. Kentville residents rallied to save their library from closure, while police seek witnesses following a pedestrian strike in Truro.

Halifax authorities are searching for missing woman Margaret Green in Bedford after she went missing during a family gathering. The Mooseheads trade two Nova Scotians in QMJHL draft, signaling a win-now strategy, while mental health crisis lines in Nova Scotia face rising demand during the holidays.

Halifax authorities are searching for a missing 5-year-old boy from Musquodoboit Valley and missing woman Margaret Green in the Halifax Regional Municipality. A Halifax high school employee criticized workplace safety after being stabbed, while a developer withdraws from a fast-tracked housing project in Musquodoboit Harbour.

Halifax emergency crews are still securing a crane near Dutch Village Road after it was flagged as a potential collapse risk, while two men in Sydney face murder charges following a stabbing. RCMP are investigating a possible link between a homicide in Upper Big Tracadie and suspicious fires, and Nova Scotia’s premier downplays concerns over extending offshore oil and gas bid deadlines.

Halifax — A local couple is at the center of a high-profile AI deepfake investigation as the wife of the accused files for divorce and calls for stricter laws. Nova Scotia is launching a centralized daycare waitlist to help families find child care faster.

Halifax residents are facing rising rental costs and criticism of provincial inaction on housing reforms, while Northumberland Ferries adds a backup vessel to Wood Islands for safer summer travel. Nova Scotia Health is increasing blood donation appointments, and 2 Crows Brewing Co. returns to Halifax, boosting the local craft beer scene.

Halifax RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Upper Big Tracadie following a fire, while Pictou Hospital eliminates its dialysis waitlist and faces criticism over a lack of detail in an inmate death report. The Annapolis Valley Regional Library is closing five branches due to funding cuts.

Halifax craft brewers discuss the impact of the Ontario trade deal on their business, while CaperCon in Sydney, N.S., draws over 2,000 fans and boosts local tourism. The city also hosts the RBC Training Ground youth hockey event and prepares for the release of a new book about Sable Island’s wild horses.

Halifax — The trial of lobster dealer Eric David Thibault in Digby continues with new evidence from a 2024 confrontation, while Clinton Ellison, Portapique shooting survivor, has died after years of mental health struggles. Halifax also announces a new skateboarding archive preserving the city's skate culture, and Canadian women share fears over AI-generated deepfake abuse.

Halifax police are actively searching for a man charged with historic sexual offenses in Nova Scotia, while Cape Breton experienced rare May snowfall. The city also announced plans to expand Tim Hortons in Lantz and Lunenburg museum enters its final renovation phase.

Halifax police are investigating AI-generated deepfakes of Canadian women after they surfaced online, while a man from Eastern Passage is wanted for assault and property damage. Two teenagers face charges for firing an airsoft gun at a Halifax McDonald’s, and Nova Scotia gas prices rise by 5 to 7 cents per litre.