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Massive 2023 Halifax wildfire was beyond the fire department’s capabilities: report

Massive 2023 Halifax wildfire was beyond the fire department’s capabilities: report

HALIFAX — Fighting the "unprecedented" wildfire that erupted last year in a western Halifax suburb and quickly engulfed homes went beyond the city's capabilities, says a report by Halifax's fire department.
Halifax officer investigated after arrest leaves woman with injured liver

Halifax officer investigated after arrest leaves woman with injured liver

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police watchdog is looking into whether charges will be laid against a Halifax police officer after a woman he took to the ground during an arrest suffered an injury to her liver.
From school boards to dog adoption, N.S. Tories have pulled back from 2021 promises

From school boards to dog adoption, N.S. Tories have pulled back from 2021 promises

HALIFAX — Campaign promises to fund mental health care, reinstate public school boards and give tax breaks for dog adoptions are among the pledges that, nearly three years into his mandate, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has either tossed aside or b
'A moral issue': Canadian funeral directors warn of unauthorized obituaries

'A moral issue': Canadian funeral directors warn of unauthorized obituaries

HALIFAX — Funeral directors across the country are warning grieving families about a trend of third-party websites republishing obituaries for profit.
Postmedia offers to purchase Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain for $1 million

Postmedia offers to purchase Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain for $1 million

HALIFAX — Toronto-based Postmedia Network Inc. has offered to purchase Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain for $1 million, according to a newly released monitor’s report. The offer is being recommended by KSV Restructuring Inc.
Nature non-profit wants Canadians to grab cameras and get outside this weekend

Nature non-profit wants Canadians to grab cameras and get outside this weekend

HALIFAX — The Nature Conservancy of Canada is encouraging Canadians to get outside and snap a photo or take footage of the nature around them.
N.S. Black community prays for wounded, including 17-year-old girl, shot at reunion

N.S. Black community prays for wounded, including 17-year-old girl, shot at reunion

HALIFAX — A week after shots were fired during a reunion of former residents of a historic Black community in Halifax, a teenager remains in hospital with a bullet in her body, and a local church has organized a "circle of lament.
Firefighters from Nova Scotia and P.E.I. to assist Alberta wildfire battle

Firefighters from Nova Scotia and P.E.I. to assist Alberta wildfire battle

HALIFAX — Firefighters from the Maritimes are heading to Alberta to help battle the wildfires that have ravaged the Jasper area.
Universities in Atlantic Canada worried about big drop expected in foreign students

Universities in Atlantic Canada worried about big drop expected in foreign students

HALIFAX — With just over one month before the beginning of the school year, universities in Atlantic Canada are worried about the expected big drop in foreign student enrolment due to caps imposed by the federal government.
Nova Scotia marks its first Acadian Heritage Month with flag raising

Nova Scotia marks its first Acadian Heritage Month with flag raising

HALIFAX — More than four centuries of Acadian culture is being celebrated in Nova Scotia with the province’s first Acadian Heritage Month.
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