Fairechild, a sustainable outerwear brand based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, has suspended shipments to the United States after accumulating at least $10,000 in unexpected brokerage charges over two to three months. The move has increased shipping costs to Europe and forced the company to slow production while relying on federal support.
Drivers in Halifax and Dartmouth are raising safety concerns over unlit stretches of Highway 111 between the MacKay Bridge and Mic Mac Mall. A motor vehicle accident damaged electrical infrastructure, delaying refurbishment, while a separate crash has forced the closure of a pedestrian overpass.
The Massachusetts Avenue ramp connecting the MacKay Bridge and Barrington Street to Robie Street in Halifax reopened on Nov. 7, nearly three weeks earlier than planned, following a closure that began Sept. 21 for Windsor Street Exchange construction.
The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced overnight road repair work on Sackville Drive from November 8 to November 10. Drivers should expect delays due to an altered centreline and are encouraged to use alternative routes.
The Halifax Regional Municipality has outlined changes to waste collection, transit, and municipal services for Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, including free rides for veterans and military personnel.
Natural gas service installation and concrete restoration work will cause traffic delays on South Park Street between Spring Garden Road and Clyde Street on Nov. 12 and 13, 2025. Two-way traffic will be maintained, but the sidewalk, bike lane, and bus stop #8312 within the work zone will be closed.
Halifax Regional Police charged three people following the largest fentanyl and GHB seizure in Atlantic Canada's history. Community leaders say the bust highlights the ongoing risk of fentanyl contamination in illicit drugs and the importance of supervised consumption services at ReFix.
Kaffika, a Halifax-based business launched by Rfine Biomass Solutions Inc., converts spent coffee grounds from industrial producers into a sustainable whole food ingredient that serves as an alternative to cocoa powder.
The Nova Scotia government has extended a freeze on development fees in the Halifax Regional Municipality until 2029 to meet federal requirements for accessing $366 million from the Build Communities Strong Fund. While provincial and municipal leaders say the move supports housing affordability, several councillors warn it could shift infrastructure costs to taxpayers.
As the federal budget is tabled, small business owners in Nova Scotia are calling for payroll tax cuts, enhanced trade supports, and investments in rural connectivity to address rising operational costs and U.S. export challenges.
Halifax-based space technology company Galaxia has unveiled Osprey, a satellite designed to act as an intermediary for older satellites and reduce data transmission times from days or weeks to approximately 30 seconds. Funded by the Department of National Defence with $5.7 million, the satellite is targeted for launch in 2028.
Schoolhouse Brewery, based in Windsor, Nova Scotia, is opening a second taproom at 833 Sackville Dr. in Lower Sackville. Owner Cameron Hartley signed a lease for the former Tapestry Beer Bar site and plans to partner with Pizzadelic for food service, targeting an opening by late 2026 or early 2027.
James Arthur Williams, 48, was found guilty of manslaughter by a Nova Scotia Supreme Court jury for the June 2020 stabbing death of Terrance Dixon at a Halifax gas station. He will be sentenced on Dec. 18.
The Province of Nova Scotia has extended the freeze on development approval costs in the Halifax Regional Municipality by three years, moving the expiry date to November 9, 2029. The measure aligns with federal infrastructure funding requirements while allowing consumer price index-based adjustments to continue.
Halifax is experiencing rapid economic growth fueled by defence spending and major infrastructure projects, prompting real estate experts to predict the city will emerge as a primary market comparable to Montreal and Toronto. With an anticipated influx of military-linked residents and record-low office vacancy rates, institutional investors are increasingly targeting the region.
Dr. Tian Zhang, a 32-year-old Halifax physician, was sentenced to 18 months of house arrest and 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to break and enter and theft. Between 2022 and 2025, Zhang repeatedly entered his neighbors' apartment, stole undergarments, and used his professional privileges to access their medical records.
Amazon held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 4, 2026, for a 2.2-million-square-foot robotics fulfilment centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The facility, the first of its kind in Atlantic Canada, is expected to create over 1,000 full-time jobs when it opens in 2029.
At a Halifax Regional Municipality public engagement session in Bedford, residents voiced strong support for the planned Mill Cove ferry terminal while urging officials to prioritize low-rise buildings, accessible public spaces, and community-focused amenities. The ferry service, backed by nearly $260 million in government funding, is now targeted to be operational by 2030.
The Halifax Cycling Coalition is celebrating the 11th anniversary of its annual I Light HFX event, a group ride promoting safe nighttime and cold-weather cycling. Scheduled for November 7, the 10km ride draws over 200 participants annually as the coalition continues to advocate for improved cycling infrastructure.
The Halifax Regional Municipality has scheduled road repair work on Sackville Drive between Old Beaver Bank and Beaver Bank roads for Thursday, Nov. 5. Two-way traffic will be maintained with lane reductions, and drivers should expect delays.
The Halifax Regional Municipality has implemented a new policy governing photography and video recording at its recreation facilities to address privacy, safety, and comfort concerns. The rules outline where recording is permitted, where staff approval is required, and where it is strictly prohibited.
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge has ordered the return of William Sandeson's laptop, which holds an estimated $8,000 in Bitcoin, ruling the Crown failed to prove it was proceeds of crime. However, $5,000 in cash found in his apartment remains forfeited.
An annual point-in-time count in Halifax identified 1,078 people experiencing homelessness, a drop of 72 from last year. While targeted provincial investments have reduced reliance on hotels and transition houses, 164 people remain unsheltered, increasingly sleeping alone outdoors or in vehicles.
The RCMP are investigating after a man wearing what appeared to be a Nazi uniform was photographed trick-or-treating in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, on Halloween. Local officials condemned the act amid rising antisemitic incidents across Canada.
Sukhpreet Singh and Ramandeep Kaur face multiple charges related to the concealment of a deceased infant whose body was found in Goodwood woods. The case is linked to the death of a 23-year-old relative who died days after giving birth in May.
Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists should expect disruptions on South Park Street between Spring Garden Road and Morris Street on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., due to natural gas service installation work.
Road repairs involving crack sealing are scheduled on Sackville Drive between Florence Street and Riverside Drive from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, operating between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Motorists should expect delays due to an altered centerline.
The 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count for the Halifax Regional Municipality recorded 1,078 people experiencing homelessness, down from 1,150 last year. However, officials warn of a troubling shift toward scattered and isolated unsheltered living, with more people sleeping in vehicles and outdoor areas while encampment numbers fell sharply.
Cheryl Langille, a 72-year-old from Truro, Nova Scotia, is largely bedridden due to severe chronic pain from multiple spinal injuries. Referred to the QEII Health Sciences Centre in July, she faces an estimated two-year waitlist while her family criticizes the healthcare system's delays.
The Nova Scotia government has authorized tree removal, blasting, and earthwork at the Sandy Lake development area in Bedford before final designs are approved. While officials say the move will boost housing and ease traffic on Hammonds Plains Road, environmentalists and a local councillor criticize the lack of public consultation and potential ecological damage.
