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January 29, 2026
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Halifax man accused of using AI to create child pornography

Police in Halifax have charged a man in connection with an investigation into using artificial intelligence to create images depicting child pornography. Halifax Regional Police said the investigation started last September, when the Internet Child Exploitation unit got information that someone in the municipality was creating and sharing child sex abuse material using AI. An […]

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January 29, 2026
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Detached garage fire contained in Oyster Pond

Crews tackled a garage blaze that could have spread to more structures close by. Halifax’s firefighter union said the call for the blaze came in around 7:34 a.m. Station 24, Musquodoboit Harbour, teams responded to Oyster Pond to find a garage in flames. They noted while on scene that about 50 feet away, other structures […]

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January 29, 2026
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African Heritage Month a time for learning, celebration, minister says

Nova Scotia has officially launched African Heritage Month 2026. Celebrations kicked off on Tuesday at the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, recognizing this year’s theme Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power and Progress. African Heritage Month, which has been happening every February in Nova Scotia since 1988, is held as a […]

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January 29, 2026
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Ubisoft workers to hold rally at Grande Parade protesting studio shutdown

Supporters and former workers from Ubisoft Halifax will be holding a rally calling for more action as they try to get answers less than a month after being laid off. The French company responsible for hit video games like Assassin’s Creed: Rebellion, quietly closed its Halifax studio on Jan. 7, less than three weeks after […]

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January 29, 2026
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Price of diesel sees jump after regulator invokes interrupter

There has been a significant midweek jump to the price of diesel in Halifax. The Nova Scotia Energy Board invoked the interrupter clause overnight, pushing diesel prices up by nearly seven cents. At 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 28, the price of diesel increased by 6.7 cents to 174.0 cents per litre. The interrupter did not […]

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January 29, 2026
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Overnight parking ban to be enforced for third consecutive night

For a third night in a row, Haligonians will need to find alternatives to parking on the street. The municipality says the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced again on Tuesday night, following a long-duration snowfall to begin the work week. The ban means on-street parking is not allowed between 1 a.m. and 6 […]

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January 29, 2026
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ECMAs promise big economic boost for Sydney ahead of nominations

With the East Coast Music Awards quickly approaching, organizers say they’re not just ready to show Cape Breton a good time; they’re looking to provide a big boost to the local economy. More than 250 performers, 200 showcases, plus galas and the awards show will descend on Sydney from May 20-24, when the ECMAs roll […]

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January 29, 2026
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Council votes on cheaper bike lane options after lengthy debate

Halifax councillors spent more than two hours talking about bike lanes on Tuesday afternoon, amid a ballooning price tag for the municipality’s bike network. A staff report identified three projects that could adjust to find some savings, while still keeping the all ages and abilities (AAA) standard for the overall bike lane network. If council […]

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January 29, 2026
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Double snow day prompts school closures, cancellations: Tues. Jan. 27

For a second day in a row, Nova Scotian children had another snow day after a strong winter storm battered the region with cold winds. This has prompted several cancellations or closures in many communities on Tuesday. Schools All HRCE Schools closed, offices delayed by 2 hours Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education closed South […]

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January 29, 2026
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Province to enhance ‘Need a Family Practice’ registry reports

The provincial government says it has completed work validating people on the registry of those in need of a family doctor, and plans to offer more full-some monthly reports moving forward. In an update on Monday afternoon, Health Minister Michelle Thompson announced the registry has become a “dynamic patient management tool” that will support connecting […]