Halifax Community News

Protectors of the pets

When a neighbourhood is struck by disaster, finding shelter for pets can be a dilemma. The Disaster Animal Response Team of Nova Scotia (DARTNS) was formed to address the problem.

Teacher PD days give shot of inspiration

On Oct. 23, thousands of teachers from all over Nova Scotia gathered in dozens of locations to attend this year’s annual NSTU October conference. For those of you who may …

Woman on the waterfront - Honouring women's wartime efforts

It’s been 70 years since the end of the Second World War, and in commemoration of the anniversary, a new monument honouring the tireless wartime efforts of women has been …

‘We’re moving on’: Society plans 1st female statue in Halifax

If you look around at the public art in Halifax, you may notice a disparity: the majority of statues are of men. There are approximately 280 statues in Halifax, according …

Halifax musicians raise a 'Little Hellp' for Habitat for Humanity

Halifax artists and residents are gathering together Thursday to raise funds - and the roof - for Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia. The seventh-annual Raise a Little Hellp hosted by …

DeMONT: Ann Guy helped immigrants — and they loved her for it