Halifax news on Friday, October 30, 2026

In Halifax on Friday, October 30, 2026: Fire department disaster exercise, housing rules, new charges. Also: Dauphinee's Brook Bridge rehabilitation project underway; expect traffic impacts in area; Halifax university appointed new Canadian Research Chair focusing on women's health research. Weather: Expect rain around 1mm, mostly cloudy skies, 10–16°C with winds up to 22 km/h today.

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Dauphinee's Brook Bridge rehabilitation project underway; expect traffic impacts in area.Halifax Regional Municipality · Oct 29, 7:05 PM

Safety & emergencies

Halifax police charged a man with child sexual abuse offences following investigation.CTV News · Oct 30, 2:15 PM

Health & care

Halifax university appointed new Canadian Research Chair focusing on women's health research.PNI Atlantic News · Oct 30, 10:08 AM

Community & volunteering

Halifax fire department completed large-scale disaster exercise with Department of National Defence.Waterfront Media HFX · Oct 30, 4:12 PM
104-year-old tortoise Gus successfully recovered from surgery at Halifax veterinary facility.The Weather Network · Oct 30, 11:53 AM

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