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Halifax Council considers a new way to do oversight at its September 10 meeting.

With shorter timelines for evictions and more reasons to lose your home, on top of a rent cap extension that doesn’t match inflation.

New changes to Residential Tenancies Act give landlords more power, says Dal Legal Aid clinic, which is hosting a workshop Sep. 26.

Nova Scotia Moms ask for better policing in suicide prevention

Bill 468 lays out timeline for election of members no later than July 2025.

Artist Graeme Patterson’s solo show at the Dal Art Gallery imagines his home washed away by a flood.

City council talks about the future of Halifax Transit at the Sep. 3 meeting.

College’s top program for five years straight got bounced to second place in 2024.

The award goes to four Indigenous women aged 15 to 25 who are leaders in sport, culture or community.

The city wants to add a bike path to Coburg Road, but is that too much congestion around the Waegwoltic Club?

Peter Day says “we have to focus on teacher retention.”

Librarians went on strike this week against a city that doesn't follow its own labour policies.

From now until Sep. 5, students can enter online to win $1000.

O-Week geared towards new students has “something for everyone.”

NS government says 8,500 children are eligible for the one-time increase coming at the end of August.

Everything you need to know about HRM council’s August 20 meeting

What can Halifax’s fire department teach the city about the risks of living in the exurbs?

Website is online now for program that NS minister of education calls “historic.”

Atlantic Road Construction and Paving blocked a trail this week despite no approval from the municipality for an infilling project.

Where to look for on- and off-campus housing for those studying in Halifax.

A non-profit group wants to find out with a 5-minute survey for all postsecondary students in NS.

Union for 5,000 staff wants action on “crisis of violence in public schools” from NS education department