Authorities Respond to Luxury Yacht Crash on Nova Scotia Shore, Uncover $1.5M Onboard

Halifax, NS — A routine rescue operation turned into a sensational discovery this week when a yacht arriving from the Caribbean ran aground near the eastern shore of Nova Scotia.

Halifax to Launch New Community Safety Patrol Program

A city-led initiative will see trained volunteers assisting first responders in public spaces, starting this fall.

July 04, 2025 at 07:51

City Council Debates Expansion of Affordable Housing Zones

Halifax officials are considering zoning reforms that would allow for greater density and more units per lot in suburban neighborhoods.

June 23, 2025 at 08:06

New Harbour Ferry Terminal Project Breaks Ground

Construction begins on the long-awaited ferry terminal in Dartmouth, aiming to ease commuter congestion across the harbour.

June 23, 2025 at 18:06

Weather & Environment

Nova Scotia Wildfire Recovery Continues in Shelburne County

Residents and forestry teams work together to restore burned land and homes after June’s destructive fires.

June 19, 2025 at 08:09

New Marine Conservation Area Proposed Off Eastern Shore

Environmental groups are pushing to protect a biodiverse stretch of coastal waters home to seabirds and migrating whales.

June 22, 2025 at 07:26

Halifax Experiencing Unseasonably Warm Summer

Meteorologists report record-breaking temperatures for July, raising concerns about heat vulnerability among seniors.

June 22, 2025 at 22:58

Food & Living

Weekend Farmers’ Market Expands to Waterfront Boardwalk

Local vendors now bring fresh produce, seafood, and crafts to Halifax’s busiest summer destination.

June 25, 2025 at 23:07

Chef from Halifax Wins National Culinary Award

Chef Lina Marchand of “Dock & Root” takes home top honors for her locally-inspired seafood creations.

June 18, 2025 at 05:56

New Housing Co-op Aims to Offer Affordable Living for Artists

A unique mixed-use development in the North End seeks to balance affordability with creative space.

June 20, 2025 at 00:43

Tech & Innovation

Dalhousie Lab Unveils Smart Buoy Technology for Lobster Fishery

The new AI-powered buoys promise better catch tracking and environmental monitoring for Nova Scotia's fisheries.

June 23, 2025 at 15:19

Halifax Startup Launches App to Track Stormwater Flooding

Designed with local data, the new platform gives residents real-time warnings and maps for basement flood risks.

July 05, 2025 at 05:38

Students at NSCC Create Virtual Reality History Exhibit

A new VR project immerses users in Halifax's 1917 Explosion and other key events from Maritime history.

July 04, 2025 at 19:08

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