Halifax developing new recreation plan for seniors
Could more diverse programs, with lower barriers, at more locations, be on the way? The post Halifax developing new recreation plan for seniors appeared first on Halifax Examiner.
Halifax Transit pilots new accessibility features for people with vision-related disabilities
On Wednesday, Halifax Transit held a pop-up engagement session to gather feedback on these new features. The post Halifax Transit pilots new accessibility features for people with vision-related disabilities appeared first on Halifax Examiner.
Halifax bids farewell to beloved Mr. Khan
A revered member of the Muslim diaspora in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and a unifying force for the community, his store served as a hub where people came together to experience a bit of home. The post Halifax bids farewell to beloved Mr. Khan appeared first on Halifax Examiner.
Where are the surf boards? ‘Impactful’ North Preston Surf program remains stalled
“We found something that we love to do together, found a new community to connect to, expanded our geography, overcame trauma and fear on a weekly basis, and saw kids surfing with their grandparents and parents.” The post Where are the surf boards? ‘Impactful’ North Preston Surf program remains stalled appeared first on Halifax Examiner.
‘Crushing’: Sudden closure of Laing House leaves members adrift
“If you’re running out of staff, it’s usually a sign that something else is wrong.” The post ‘Crushing’: Sudden closure of Laing House leaves members adrift appeared first on Halifax Examiner.
N.S. marks national Emergency Preparedness Week
It’s Emergency Preparedness Week which means officials are encouraging Nova Scotians to make sure they’re prepared in the event of emergencies. The awareness campaign started Sunday and runs until Saturday and during that time, the province and other officials are offering up some tips for how residents can stay prepared for potential emergencies. According to […]
Police ask for help finding missing West Hants woman
The RCMP is turning to the public for information on the whereabouts of a woman from West Hants. According to police, Lyndsay Moorhouse, 43, was last seen in Three Mile Plains on Sunday. Moorhouse is described as 5’2″ and about 200 lbs with medium-length blond hair, blue eyes and glasses. She’s believed to be wearing […]
Body of missing youth recovered from Eden Lake
The body of a missing youth has been recovered from Eden Lake, following a large search effort that spanned more than 24 hours. RCMP say two youths were paddling separately on the lake around 5 p.m. Thursday when one of the kayaks overturned, causing the boy to disappear beneath the water. A missing youth who […]
N.S. makes increased illegal burning fine permanent
The Nova Scotia government says a larger fine for illegal burning that was brought in after the province’s destructive 2023 wildfires will be sticking around. The province set an interim fine of $25,000 for people who refused to follow daily burn restrictions, up from the previous fine which was around $200. “Nova Scotians saw the […]
Search continues for two children, 6 and 4, missing since Friday in Pictou County
The RCMP say a search for two young children believed to have wandered away from their home in Pictou County is continuing. Searchers have yet to locate Lily Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4, who were last seen around 10 a.m. Friday on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station, rural area in the province. “The children […]