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Halifax, NS
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Population 503,000 · Atlantic Uplands · Atlantic TimeHalifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and the largest city in Atlantic Canada, with a metropolitan population of approximately 465,000. Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, Halifax has been a vital port city since its founding in 1749. The Halifax waterfront...
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📊 City Stats
WikipediaPopulation (2021)439,819
Metro population465,703
Area5475.57 km²
Density80.3/km²
Time zoneAST (−04:00) / ADT (−03:00)
Postal codeB0J, B3A to B4G
Area code902, 782
📰 Halifax News
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No charges to be laid in death of N.S. boy killed by 3 dogs, say RCMP
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After lengthy wait, victims of priest abuse in N.S. to finally receive payouts
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N.S. alcohol producers seek regulation changes
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Province working on repair timeline, options after North Shore bridge closure
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Nova Scotia musicians reflect on Dolly Parton's legacy
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Halifax looks into buying new ferry to help with aging fleet
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Americans happy to vacation in the Maritimes, despite U.S. trade war
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Human rights lawyer blasts government decision to change income assistance regulations
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Underwater AI data centre proposal near New Brunswick raises concerns
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Prosecutor seeks longer penalty over alleged U.S. Consulate bomb threat in Halifax
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Child in stroller, adult struck in hit and run on Halifax street
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N.S. Liberal leadership candidate promises party renewal
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The struggle to find child care for parents whose working hours aren't the typical 9-5
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Cumberland council moves forward with data centre moratorium
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Halifax looks for AI technology to better detect potholes
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📅 Halifax Events
EventbriteA Taste of Halifax: Borough Market Food Tour
New Bank, Halifax · 8:30 PM
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Downtown, Halifax · 3:00 AM
Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour
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Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour
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DEFCON Halifax September Mixer
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Safe Shelter: A History of Halifax Almshouses
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Halifax Gals & Pals Mat Pilates Class
5:00 PM
Halifax Colour Festival - 2026
Downtown, Halifax · 6:00 PM
Guided Tour of Halifax Minster
New Bank, Halifax · 8:30 PM
A Taste of Halifax: Borough Market Food Tour
New Bank, Halifax · 8:30 PM
Art of City Building 2026: Who Builds Tomorrow?
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The Marketing Meetup IRL: Halifax
Downtown, Halifax · 1:30 AM
Calderdale Festival of Food: A Taste of Halifax Market Food Tour
New Bank, Halifax · 8:30 PM
Halifax Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) ✨
Fairview, Victoria · 1:00 AM
Ben Albert: Live in Halifax - Early Show
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Ben Albert: Live in Halifax
4:00 AM
The Halifax Magic Festival: An Evening of Magic
Downtown, Halifax · 2:30 AM
Ben Albert: Live in Halifax
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Noodle Mania Fest Halifax
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Challenging the Silence: Male Survivor Needs (Halifax)
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🎵 Halifax Live Music
Live🎵 The White Buffalo: Canada 2026 w/ Clever Hopes
The Marquee Ballroom · Sun, Sep 20 at 11:00 PM
Tickets →🎵 The High Kings
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The Bruce Guthro Theatre at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax · Sat, Sep 26 at 10:30 PM
Tickets →🎵 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE - SUPERTRAMP - Breakfast in America
The Bruce Guthro Theatre at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax · Thu, Oct 22 at 11:00 PM
Tickets →🎵 Blackhawk
The Bruce Guthro Theatre at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax · Sun, Nov 15 at 12:00 AM
Tickets →🎵 Roch Voisine - The Lightfoot Sessions
The Bruce Guthro Theatre at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax · Thu, Nov 26 at 12:00 AM
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Bluesky🦋 Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social
The program of talks and exhibits for the coming "Conference 4 Art Games" has been released! The inaugural event is happening September 19th in Halifax, Nova Scotia and organized by the Centre For Ar…
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🦋 Dave Kersey @davekersey.bsky.social
#Saltwire headline: Bus ridership down, weird
#Saltwire subhead: Good news though, buses aren't as crowded!
WTAF
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🦋 The Last Linda @thelastlinda.bsky.social
Road trip to Nova Scotia!
We finished our day in Halifax with our son checking out Contender eSports, while my husband and I hung out with dinosaurs & doughnuts at the nearby Dilly Dally Cafe.
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🦋 The Last Linda @thelastlinda.bsky.social
Road trip to Nova Scotia!
Our favourite spot on the waterfront — @peacebychocolate.bsky.social. Our son had the best hot chocolate & chocolate-dipped shortbread cookie. They even have vegan treats! ❤…
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🦋 The Last Linda @thelastlinda.bsky.social
Road trip to Nova Scotia!
I call this one “Working for Government.”
📍Waterfront Boardwalk, Halifax, Nova Scotia
#RoadTrip #Halifax #NovaScotia #Canada
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🦋 The Last Linda @thelastlinda.bsky.social
Road trip to Nova Scotia!
This is where they bury all the old. It’s also the final resting place of Major General Robert Ross, who led the march to Washington in 1814 and burned down the White House.…
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🦋 ᏕᎥᎷᎧᏁ ᎶᎥᏰᏕᎧᏁ @kompani101.bsky.social
RC church is slow as always.
' Dozens of victims of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests in central and western Nova Scotia are finally set to be paid compensation, nearly four years after the settl…
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🦋 The Last Linda @thelastlinda.bsky.social
Road trip to Nova Scotia!
Because there aren’t enough giant clocks in Halifax.
📍Waterfront Boardwalk, Halifax, Nova Scotia
#RoadTrip #Halifax #NovaScotia #Canada
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🦋 The Last Linda @thelastlinda.bsky.social
Road trip to Nova Scotia!
Our own Larry! Erik the Red was the Rodent Control Officer of the 𝘊𝘚𝘚 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢 at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. This is his memorial statue. ❤️
📍Waterfront B…
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🦋 The Last Linda @thelastlinda.bsky.social
Road trip to Nova Scotia!
Lighthouse-sized ⬅️.
📍Waterfront Boardwalk, Halifax, Nova Scotia
#RoadTrip #Halifax #NovaScotia #Canada
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🦋 The Last Linda @thelastlinda.bsky.social
Road trip to Nova Scotia!
OceanGate’s newest model. Also used in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 ⬅️.
📍Waterfront Boardwalk, Halifax, Nova Scotia
#RoadTrip #Halifax #NovaScotia #Canada
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🦋 The Last Linda @thelastlinda.bsky.social
Road trip to Nova Scotia!
We had a business meeting in Halifax, and it rained a misty rain that whole day. Our son was even licked by 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘷𝘦 … sure, that’s what that is….
📍Waterfront Board…
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🦋 The Last Linda @thelastlinda.bsky.social
Road trip to Nova Scotia!
Perfect Halifax weather.
📍The Stairs on the Waterfront Boardwalk, Halifax, Nova Scotia
#RoadTrip #Halifax #NovaScotia #Canada
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🦋 The Chronicle Herald @thechronicleherald.bsky.social
Proposed Colchester County shipping terminal could give Nova Scotia economic, logistical boost www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
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🦋 PitchRoots @pitchroots.ca
Wanderers Add Pierre On Loan In Bid For Playoff Push
Halifax Wanderers acquired prospect Nelson Pierre on loan from Vancouver Whitecaps to bolster their playoff push under coach Vanni Sartini.
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🦋 dugaldingue ⓥ @greenandgrumpy.eurosky.social
Halifax, where do we go for a riot? www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
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🦋 Stoo Metz 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 @stoometz.bsky.social
The Tim Houston gov has made changes to its income assistance regulations to EXCLUDE residents living in tents from accessing financial support.
The change suspiciously comes after the NS Court of Ap…
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🦋 The Chronicle Herald @thechronicleherald.bsky.social
Halifax-area school lunch program entering high schools in final phase of program expansion
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🦋 KillBait Canada 🇨🇦 @killbaitcanada.bsky.social
Nova Scotia Priest Abuse Victims Set to Receive Compensation After Four-Year Wait
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#priest_abuse #compensation #legal_settlement
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🦋 Financial Post @financialpost.com
ScotiaPort is envisioned as a major transportation and logistics hub connecting central Nova Scotia directly to the Port of Halifax. Read here financialpost.com/nova-scotia/...
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💬 r/halifax
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Trivia“The 1917 Halifax Explosion killed nearly 2,000 people — the largest human-caused explosion before the atomic bomb.”
Source: Wikipedia