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Halifax News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Halifax News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Halifax: Halifax Harbour transforms into racecourse as SailGP kicks off in city | June 22

    Halifax: Halifax Harbour transforms into racecourse as SailGP kicks off in city | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    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.
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    2 mins
  • Halifax: Tick-borne disease surge sparks concern in Nova Scotia vet clinics | June 21

    Halifax: Tick-borne disease surge sparks concern in Nova Scotia vet clinics | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    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.
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    2 mins
  • Halifax: Fishermen rescued after boat fire in Bay of Fundy | June 20

    Halifax: Fishermen rescued after boat fire in Bay of Fundy | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    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.
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