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Halifax airport hopes new flights to U.S., Europe boost passenger recovery
New flights from Halifax to the United States and Europe are expected to help bring passenger numbers back to pre-pandemic levels, according to the airport authority.
Halifax police board endorses budget increases for RCMP, municipal force
Halifax's police board has endorsed budget increases for both municipal police and RCMP, saying the forces presented clear arguments for why the funds are needed.
Only 60% of Halifax residents satisfied with municipal services: survey
Haligonians' satisfaction with municipal services has dropped significantly, with more people raising issues with housing, traffic and transit in a new survey.
Halifax wind energy deal to cut city emissions by 24%
Nearly half of Halifax's municipal electricity will soon come from a Queens County wind farm, a move the city says will cut its greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter.
Halifax residents speak against budget increase for police they say 'failed' them
The vast majority of Halifax residents who spoke about this year's municipal police and RCMP budgets want the city's police board to reject any increases, saying they have lost trust in the forces and the money is better spent elsewhere.
Halifax RCMP ask for 14 new officers for satellite offices, traffic unit
The Halifax RCMP is asking for the municipality to pay for 14 new officers, saying the positions are needed in growing suburban areas and a historic Black community.
Halifax police asking for armoured vehicle in upcoming budget
Halifax Regional Police will ask for an armoured vehicle for high-risk situations in the upcoming city budget, but one policing expert is urging restraint when it comes to such tools.
Halifax hopes to launch civilian crisis response team in 2025
The free service would ideally operate 24/7 and be made up of teams of two people in an accessible van. The members would have a variety of training, like non-violent crisis intervention, mental health support and suicide intervention.
Halifax police want funding for new civilian roles in $101M budget
Halifax Regional Police are asking for funding in next year's budget to support more civilian positions, including new roles in domestic violence support.
Halifax likely to close 'tremendously tormenting' pickleball court after years of noise complaints
Halifax is a step closer to shutting down a pickleball court that has drawn noise complaints from neighbours, but players of the growing sport are hopeful another option could open nearby.