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Prime minister sets April date for byelection in Halifax riding

March 2 , 2025 at 10:59:51 a.m. AST • :

A byelection is scheduled for April 14 to determine a new member of Parliament for Halifax, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday.

'A massive loss': Halifax justice community mourns death of young lawyer, activist

March 2 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

The sudden death of 32-year-old Harry Critchley, a lawyer and longtime advocate for prison justice, is being felt immensely by his colleagues, family, friends, and the people he fought for.

Man, 37, dead after being Tasered by Halifax police; 2nd similar incident in a week

March 1 , 2025 at 11:29:51 a.m. AST • :

Nova Scotia's police watchdog is investigating after the death of a second person Tasered by Halifax police in less than a week.

Nova Scotia woman marks major milestone

March 1 , 2025 at 06:30:00 p.m. AST • :

Barbara Hardy was surrounded by family, friends and her favourite sport to celebrate turning 100. Giuliana Grillo has the story.

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Need to pay for parking at the Halifax airport? One option will end soon

February 28 , 2025 at 04:38:19 p.m. AST • :

MACPASS Plus will no longer be an option to pay for parking at Halifax Stanfield International Airport starting this Monday.

February 28 , 2025 at 11:26:27 a.m. AST • :

Dangerous offender from Nova Scotia once again denied release from prison

March 1 , 2025 at 01:57:38 p.m. AST • :

Police consider death of woman in north-end Halifax to be suspicious

February 28 , 2025 at 02:56:39 p.m. AST • :

Halifax man gets house arrest for carrying loaded gun, cocaine trafficking

February 26 , 2025 at 05:30:36 p.m. AST • :

Fire chiefs banned from fire hall for life after snowmobiler hit and killed

March 1 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

Halifax stabbing shows need for more mental health resources, says advocate for homeless people

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