Halifax Water rate hikes approved for January and April 2026
The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has approved two rate increases for Halifax Water in 2026. Find out how this will impact your utility bills.
The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has approved two rate increases for Halifax Water in 2026. Find out how this will impact your utility bills.
Halifax transit users are experiencing longer wait times as two Harbour Ferry vessels are out of service, impacting the crucial Dartmouth-Halifax crossing. Get the latest details on the service disruption.
Hundreds of French farmers protested at Parliament with tractors, demanding better incomes and opposing the EU-Mercosur trade deal. Get the latest details on the demonstration.
A man is under arrest after allegedly driving a U-Haul truck into a crowd at an anti-Iranian regime demonstration in Los Angeles. Get the latest details on this shocking incident.
Halifax Regional Council will decide on a motion to implement a flat $300 fee for false fire alarms, aiming to reduce unnecessary emergency responses. Learn the details and potential impact.
Iranian-Canadians in Windsor held a peaceful rally to protest Iran's regime, highlighting an internet blackout and violence. Learn about their call for democracy and international support.
Eight individuals were arrested at a tense demonstration in downtown Toronto, with three facing assault charges against police. The incident follows a dangerous truck event at a related protest in Los Angeles.
Eight people were arrested, including three for allegedly assaulting police, during an 'ICE Out for Good' demonstration at the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver. Get the full details on the protest and arrests.
Eight people were arrested after a violent protest and counter-protest at Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square. Police were pelted with eggs and suspected urine. Read the full report.
The Museum of Natural History in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is temporarily closed for a two-week renovation project starting January 11, 2026. Learn about the updates and planned improvements.
Toronto police arrested eight individuals during a volatile downtown demonstration. Three face charges for allegedly assaulting officers. Get the latest details on the incident.
Toronto Police arrested nine people after a 'Canada First' rally and counter-protest turned violent. Officers were allegedly pelted with eggs, used toilet paper, and bags of urine. Read the full details.
Nine people were arrested after a Canada First rally and counter-protest in Toronto turned violent. Police were allegedly pelted with eggs, urine-filled bags, and a smoke bomb. Read the full details.
Thousands marched in Minneapolis to protest the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good and related violence in Portland. Minnesota leaders urge peace as nationwide demonstrations unfold.
Uber Canada is calling on its drivers in the Halifax region to oppose new municipal licensing rules. Learn how the proposed changes could impact the ride-hailing landscape.
A solidarity protest is scheduled in Windsor, Ontario, to support Iranians cut off by a government-imposed internet blackout. Join the rally on January 10, 2026.
CNN's Laura Coates reported live as tensions escalated at a Minneapolis protest over an ICE agent's fatal shooting of Renee Good. Witness footage contradicts official accounts.
Former employees of the shuttered Ubisoft Halifax studio are searching for clarity following its sudden closure. Get the latest details on the situation and what comes next for the local gaming industry.
A man is facing assault charges following an incident at Scotia Square Mall in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Police responded to the scene on January 7, 2026.
Protesters on Vancouver Island strongly refute RCMP insinuations linking them to arson. Get the latest details on the escalating forestry conflict and police statements.
Hundreds protest in Minneapolis after a 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent during an operation. Officials promise a review as tensions rise.
The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge in Halifax will be closed this weekend for the final phase of a critical bearing replacement project. Plan for detours and delays.
French video game giant Ubisoft is shutting down its Halifax development studio, resulting in the loss of 71 jobs. The company calls it a 'difficult decision' impacting Nova Scotia's tech sector.
Just Cycle, a Halifax spin studio, is organizing a fundraising event. Discover how the local fitness community is coming together to support a worthy cause in the city.
Halifax Regional Municipality has announced the development of a new suburban plan. Learn about the key details and what it means for the city's future growth.
Halifax Water explains the recent increase in watermain breaks is a normal seasonal occurrence due to freezing and thawing cycles. Learn about the response efforts.
A man is in custody after allegedly assaulting security personnel at a Halifax Walmart. Halifax Regional Police responded to the incident on January 5, 2026. Read the latest details.
Protesters in Ottawa rallied against U.S. intervention in Venezuela on January 4, 2026, calling on the Canadian government to withdraw its support and respect sovereignty. Get the full story.
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency crews responded to a significant fire in Timberlea, N.S., on Sunday morning. No injuries were immediately reported. Get the latest details.
Halifax Water has reduced a proposed rate increase, but Nova Scotia landlords argue the cost remains too high for renters. Learn about the ongoing affordability struggle.