Episodes

  • 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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  • Halifax: Halifax apartment demolition sparks tenant protection debate | June 19

    Halifax: Halifax apartment demolition sparks tenant protection debate | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    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.
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    2 mins
  • Halifax: Lunenburg Mayor Under Investigation Over Alleged Inappropriate Behavior | June 18

    Halifax: Lunenburg Mayor Under Investigation Over Alleged Inappropriate Behavior | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    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.
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    2 mins
  • Halifax: Tragedy in Bridgewater leaves community in mourning | June 17

    Halifax: Tragedy in Bridgewater leaves community in mourning | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    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.
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    2 mins
  • Halifax: Missing 12-year-old girl found safe after emergency alert | June 16

    Halifax: Missing 12-year-old girl found safe after emergency alert | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    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.
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  • Halifax: Halifax's new destroyer honors a wartime legacy with a historic name. | June 15

    Halifax: Halifax's new destroyer honors a wartime legacy with a historic name. | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    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.
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