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Halifax: Halifax's new destroyer honors a wartime legacy with a historic name. | June 15

Halifax is celebrating the launch of its new River-class destroyer HMCS Fraser, named after a ship lost in a 1940 tragedy, while also facing criticism over a trail reopening at Cape Breton's waterfall without accessibility upgrades. Nova Scotia is also attracting record numbers of U.S. doctors and seeing success with its rural residency pilot program.

Halifax: Fatal fire in Bridgewater sparks community donation drive | June 14

Halifax residents are rallying to support victims of a deadly fire in Bridgewater, while the city honors its LGBTQ+ history with a new Canada Post stamp for The Turret. Public health experts are also highlighting the mental health crisis facing Black women in Canada, urging urgent action and targeted support.

Halifax: Halifax shipyard starts building Canada's first River-class destroyer | June 13

Halifax firefighters rescued a cat and a resident from a house fire on Charles Street, while lobster dealer Eric David Thibault was acquitted in an intimidation trial. Authorities also arrested a man wanted for attempted murder, and city officials warned of an impending drought amid rising temperatures.

Halifax: Astronaut shares surprise over Canadian support for space mission | June 12

Halifax — Astronaut Jeremy Hansen praised Canadian support for the Artemis II mission during an event, while RCMP investigate a suspicious death in Kings County and a fatal fire in Bridgewater. Dalhousie University announced a $67 million student residence, and Davis Day honored coal miners in Springhill as a Cape Breton woman advocates for cinema accessibility.

Halifax: RCMP seeks public help to locate missing man in Halifax | June 11

Halifax RCMP are seeking public help to locate missing man Robert Graham near the Bedford Basin, while astronaut Jeremy Hansen visited the Discovery Centre, and a fatal fire in Bridgewater has sparked community concern. Local businesses on Spring Garden Road also warn of rising drug activity and panhandling, urging stronger enforcement.

Halifax: Police use AI tech to catch deepfake suspects in major investigation | June 10

Halifax police used AI tools to solve a deepfake case linked to an Airbnb reservation, while residents face a rise in phone scams mimicking local authorities. In Colchester, a growing deer population raises safety concerns as officials delay expanding a managed hunt.

Halifax: Provincial budget cuts spark debate in Cape Breton byelection | June 09

Halifax: A Cole Harbour man accused of murder died before trial, leading to charge withdrawal, while a fatal crash on Highway 103 killed an Ottawa man. The city announced Deryn Rizzi as its first female fire chief and closed beaches in Kejimkujik National Park to protect piping plover nests.

Halifax News Today — June 08

Halifax workers in Nova Scotia’s long-term care sector reached a tentative agreement after an eight-week standoff, addressing staffing ratios and pay. Kentville residents rallied to save their library from closure, while police seek witnesses following a pedestrian strike in Truro.

Halifax: Missing person alert: Help the RCMP find Margaret Green | June 07

Halifax authorities are searching for missing woman Margaret Green in Bedford after she went missing during a family gathering. The Mooseheads trade two Nova Scotians in QMJHL draft, signaling a win-now strategy, while mental health crisis lines in Nova Scotia face rising demand during the holidays.

Halifax: Halifax school worker accuses system of failing her after stabbing incident | June 06

Halifax authorities are searching for a missing 5-year-old boy from Musquodoboit Valley and missing woman Margaret Green in the Halifax Regional Municipality. A Halifax high school employee criticized workplace safety after being stabbed, while a developer withdraws from a fast-tracked housing project in Musquodoboit Harbour.

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