(Environment) April 22, 2026 is the 56th anniversary of Earth Day

Join millions worldwide in Earth Day 2026 activities. Attend a local event or plan and register your own.

Todays weather for the Halifax area

A mix of sun and cloud for today with a high of 7c (-6c windchill in the morning)

Clouds tonight with a low of -3c (-5c windchill)

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Update: Missing youth located

The youth reported missing from Eastern Passage and last seen at 8 a.m., has been safely located.

The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing person files through social media shares and offering tips.

(Police) Missing person: Help the RCMP find Steven Boudreau

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(Police) RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged a man with multiple counts of assault with a weapon following an altercation in Enfield

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Update: Missing youth located

The youth reported missing from Dalhousie, Pictou County, last seen at about 7:30 a.m. today, has been safely located.

The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing person files through social media shares and offering tips.

(Transit) We’re aware of dangerous behaviour involving young people riding on the outside of buses

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(Event) Repost - Geekorium 2026 at Cole Harbour Place

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Todays weather for the Halifax area

Mostly cloudy today with a chance of flurries this morning and chance of showers this afternoon with a high of 5c

Clouds tonight with a chance of rain showers or flurries this evening with a low of -6c

(Fire) Fire crews responded to the 600 block of Pleasant St earlier after several grass fires were reported along the tracks.

Several small fires were located and quickly extinguished.

(Wildlife) A big crop, but check out those fishing hooks!

After jumping out of the nest, Russell Lake's resident osprey, Oscar, showed off some serious fishing gear!

Osprey are NS's official bird. And don't forget to follow Osprey of Nova Scotia on Facebook here

www.facebook.com/groups/58457...

(Traffic) RCMP arrest two impaired drivers at proactive checkpoints in Head of Chezzetcook

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(Police) Police charge man for assault and weapons offences  / Police investigate stabbing  / RCMP arrest youths after attempted robbery; seize weapons in Lower Sackville

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(Traffic) Municipality lifts annual spring weight restrictions

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(Police) Alexander Baker wanted on province-wide arrest warrant

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(Police) Search warrant execution leads to seizure of firearms and other weapons by Street Crime Enforcement Unit

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Save the date!

Save the date for the 40th Annual Halifax Busker Festival!

Details coming in Spring 2026.

July 29 - Aug 3 2026

(HFW) Help an injured animal - Report to Hope for Wildlife

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Todays weather for the Halifax area

Showers ending this morning then clearing and breezy with a high of 9c and moderate UV index 

A few clouds tonight with a low of -2c

**** Fuel prices to change at midnight

Federal tax break

GAS DOWN 11.5
Diesel Down 4.6

(Tech) If your Messenger app isn't working, don't panic, you're not alone!

DownDetectorvis is reporting issues with Facebook Messenger!

Hopefully it will be resolved soon

(Spotlight) Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency proudly recognizes the tremendous contributions of our volunteer firefighters

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(Pets) Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services

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Are you missing me?
Solid black, medium-long hair, neutered male found April 17th near Springfield Lake.

If you own this cat, please contact the Dartmouth shelter at 902-468-7877 or e-mail dartmouth@spcans.ca.

Todays weather for the Halifax area

Showers or drizzle today and breezy with a high of 11c and moderate UV index

Rain beginning late tonight and breezy with a low of 5c

(Police) Missing person: Help the RCMP find Patrick Muise

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(Training) HRFE
Engine 45 did some mutual aid training today with Enfield Fire and Halifax Airport Fire at the ALT hotel.

This training allowed the stations involved to share information, work together and keep teams prepared.

(photos contributed)

In photos – Making a splash at the LETR Torch Run Polar Dip in Halifax!

More photos on our website at

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In photos – Back Issues Comicon 5 is on, and with a ton of vintage and recent comic selections, games and more, there’s plenty of time to pop by

More photos and info on our website at

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(Memorial) Today on April 18–19 marks a time when all of Nova Scotia and communities beyond were deeply affected by tragic events that took the lives of innocent people in senseless acts of violence

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