The 'almost invisible' homeless in Nova Scotia's woods: How one man slid through the cracks Chuck Lowther knew he had to get out.

“We’re human beings like anyone else. We’re just having a hard time,” said Chuck Lowther. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Daughter of ailing senior heartbroken by how strike is affecting residents, staff at long-term care homes in Nova Scotia Tabatha Khoury's nursing home visit with her ailing father more heart-wrenching than usual because of the absence of long-term care workers

“When you’re living in a place like that, those people become your family.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

‘How am I going to be able to survive?’: Halifax seniors worry about the cost of living crisis Anne Matheson-Beaver met her husband Leon through cribbage.  But after his illness, she's worried about paying the bills.

The financial impact of her husband’s illness has left Anne Matheson-Beaver — like so many seniors — struggling to keep up with the cost of living. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

'A man jumped out, levelled a weapon and fired one shot': Killing adds to Amherst's struggles with homelessness, drug use For neighbours and nearby business owners the shooting sharpens the concern around what’s perceived as a growing problem

Victim identified, eyewitness speaks in Amherst shooting death
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Story callout: Have you received a bill from Nova Scotia Power that you believe is too high? We want to hear from you.

If your bill keeps climbing, send us an email at CHnewsroom@postmedia.com

Halifax real estate shifting away from seller's market, array of 'achievable' options available to buyers The challenges around finding an affordable house to buy in HRM are still real but local real estate agents say they are less crushing now

Maybe I won't have to wait until I'm 86 to buy a home! www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Nice day for it.

People can be so quick to judge, but Nytasha MacMullin has been working a full-time job and still can't afford a place to call home. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Easter weekend 2026: What’s open, what’s closed in the Halifax area Check out our list of what’s open and what’s closed over the long weekend.

Look at this bunny. I'm scared. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

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This is fine, right?

Mmm, valid point. Will have to get back to you on that one.

Fly in, fly out: How other provinces are helping to bridge Nova Scotia’s construction labour gap Most people have heard of the Broadway musical Come From Away. But what about a Nova Scotian twist called Trades From Away?

With all these buildings going up, where are all the workers coming from? Spoiler: Not Nova Scotia. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

There's no end in sight 🥲

Tolls on Windsor Street Exchange considered, then tossed as Halifax stares down $180-million price tag Halifax regional council approves construction phase and extra $30 million for redevelopment of bottlenecked interchange

I know we're hurting for money, but... www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

The April Fools' posts (and the comments from people who believe them) are my worst nightmare.

Does this sound like you? A lot of people are struggling financially right now. It's important to show others what it's like.

DMs are open.

Meet our newest reporter to join The Chronicle Herald newsroom, Josh Healey: mailchi.mp/saltwire.com...

Infilling company launches lawsuit against DFO, MP over Dartmouth Cove property ARCP says DFO inappropriately handled infill application and MP Darren Fisher pressured, interfered

Remember the other day when I questioned when this would all come to an end? Well... www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Halifax’s first Asian grocery reopens after devastating fire: 'It’s a rebirth' Carelessly thrown cigarette butt likely caused the fire that shut down Tian Phat Asian Grocery for over five months

I remember whenever my grandparents came to the city when I was a kid, they had to stop at Tian Phat. Nice to see them reopen. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Federal loan to Nova Scotia windfarm with connections to Liberal MPs being investigated Ehren Cory refused to state the interest rate on the $206-million loan to a wind farm project that’s being managed by a company owned by the family members of three former Liberal MPs and a former Nov...

Aaron Beswick out here making waves.

The investigation comes after he revealed a Nova Scotia wind farm has connections to former Liberal MPs. Read more: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Nova Scotia Power hack caused by employee clicking pop-up: Privacy Commissioner of Canada The Nova Scotia Power malware attack was caused by an employee visiting a compromised website, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

Now, what have we learned? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Oh man, I forgot all about that 🫠

Now THESE are the references I miss from the newsroom. I would have never known this existed.

Reversing one-way streets, axing right turns — how these solutions will be tested on downtown Halifax streets Province awards $473,000 contract to study and recommend fixes for downtown traffic congestion

Anything to share this photo. I mean, come on now. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Regulator approves Nova Scotia Power rate increase with changes Board cuts cost, says utility cannot pass all expenses onto customers.

Regulator approves Nova Scotia Power rate increase with changes www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Towers and towers: Regency Links development to bring over 8,000 more people to Clayton Park Proposed Halifax development would add 18 residential towers from 16 to 28 storeys

Very intrigued to see what the design renderings of this will look like... www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Yeah, reaaaaal treat.

Halifax investigating employee's conduct after road rage incident caught on camera A driver with a dashcam is seen blowing their horn repeatedly at a municipal truck that turned right on red before a verbal confrontation

Yikes. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

I know some people are doing this at the road lines around here.