Halifax Commons News Today

The city of Halifax says they are not removing tents in public areas as designated encampment sites continue to overflow with people.

In the wake of the most successful campaign in the team's short history, the Wanderers anticipate a packed crowd of about 6,500 supporters for Saturday's home opener.

Longtime horseman Calvin James "Bud" Isenor, 86, of Bible Hill, N.S., passed away on Thursday morning, March 28, 2024.

Father. Husband. Funny. Blue Jays fan. Born Sept. 24, 1987, in Summerside, PEI; died May 29, 2023, in Dartmouth, N.S., of cancer caused by Familial Adenomatous Polyposis; aged 35

Tonight’s countdown to a New Year promises to be lively as the City of Halifax gears up for festivities.

The Emera Oval skating rink in Halifax is open for the winter season.

How small, incremental changes can create vibrant places.

The Nova Scotia PC government reported nearly $116 million in surplus funds they didn’t account for in the previous budget forecast, and now agencies that support and work with the homeless are calling on the provincial government to direct some of that money toward the housing crisis.

Two crusher dust ball diamonds on the north side of the Halifax Common were to be converted to a larger homeless encampment if council had approved.

HRM Council has voted against a proposal to convert a section of the Halifax Commons into a designated tent encampment, but did ask city staff to explore leasing private land and buying pre-made structures to address homelessness.