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Nova Scotia's budget cuts funding for a critical student transit pass program, potentially impacting 30,000 students in Halifax.

Halifax bank account holders in the UK should be aware of a cash deposit limit of £2,995 when using self-service machines.

Halifax's budget discussions have escalated into tensions among the mayor and city councillors over proposed budget cuts and their implications.

A children's home manager was found to have sexually abused multiple vulnerable children over an 18-year period at a care home in Halifax.

Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland have stopped offering the option to deposit cheques at Post Office branches for their customers, affecting around 28 million users.

The Canadian government has allocated $1.2 million for a gang prevention program aimed at Muslim youth in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland are set to close 168 branches across the UK over the next two years, following an earlier announcement of further closures.

A Halifax bar experienced a theft where signed NHL jerseys of local hockey stars Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon were stolen from the wall just before closing.

A downtown Halifax bar, Rumours, is temporarily closed due to a sewage backup, causing significant financial losses for the owners.

The Piece Hall in Halifax, UK, is celebrated as a unique 18th-century cloth hall and a premier entertainment venue.

Halifax police are urging potential victims to come forward following the conviction of Bruce Douglas Hatfield for sexual assault, amid concerns he may have committed additional offences.

A new elementary school in north-end Halifax is ready to open after years of delays, providing a fully accessible learning environment for students.

Lloyds Bank is set to close 95 branches across the UK, including several by January 2026, reducing its total to 610 branches as part of its adaptation to changing customer banking preferences.

A security expert advocates for the implementation of patrol officers in Nova Scotia schools amidst rising concerns for student safety following a tragic school shooting in British Columbia.

A Porter Airlines flight from Toronto became inoperable after landing at Halifax, leading to passengers being evacuated onto the runway.

Halifax council debated the future of bike lanes, focusing on alternatives to the proposed All Ages and Abilities network, amidst growing concerns over cyclist safety and infrastructure costs.

Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of additional branches of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland, affecting 95 locations across the UK between May 2026 and March 2027.

Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of 95 branches across the UK, affecting customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland, with closures scheduled from May 2026 to March 2027.

Halifax Regional Police are investigating the death of a woman discovered in a tent downtown, with an autopsy planned to determine the cause of death.

A Dartmouth animal shelter is experiencing record-high adoption rates, highlighting a growing trend across the province.

Halifax city councillors are exploring the idea of implementing carpool lanes to alleviate traffic congestion, particularly by potentially converting existing bus lanes into high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.

The Community YMCA in north-end Halifax emphasizes education and basketball to empower local youth, particularly during Black History Month.

A Halifax man received a seven-year sentence for manslaughter in the shooting death of 25-year-old Trayvhon Bradshaw outside a nightclub in 2022.

A man was arrested for impaired driving after a failed parking attempt outside police headquarters in Halifax.

A 19-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing another man at a McDonald's in Halifax, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Halifax Transit is proposing a $70-million overhaul of its service, aiming to improve transit efficiency in response to growing congestion in the city.

Ethan Hare, 40, was convicted for luring a disoriented and drunk woman into his car and raping her after her birthday celebration.

The average UK house price has exceeded £300,000 for the first time, rising by 0.7% in January, according to Halifax, although affordability challenges persist for first-time buyers.

The average cost of a UK home has surpassed £300,000 for the first time, with house prices rising 0.7% month-on-month in January, according to Halifax.

A mother claims that Fairy non-bio washing detergent caused her baby to suffer from a painful face blister that lasted for two months.

Johnathon Pratt, a father from Halifax, overcame years of bullying related to his dental appearance after investing in a transformative teeth procedure in Turkey, restoring his confidence.

Over 100 bank branches are scheduled to close in 2026, with 73 closure dates already set this year for major banks including Lloyds, NatWest, and Santander.

Ubisoft has closed its Halifax studio in Canada, affecting 71 jobs, shortly after employees voted to unionise, citing cost-cutting and restructuring as reasons for the closure.

Lloyds Bank plans to close 16 branches in January 2026, as part of a strategy that includes the closure of 55 additional branches nationwide.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia's rejection of a Christmas ceasefire and condemned the ongoing airstrikes on Ukraine as barbaric during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Halifax.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed a nearly finalized peace plan for Ukraine during Zelensky's stop in Halifax, calling for Russian cooperation to achieve a just and lasting peace.