Chris Halef

Halifax

News Editor and Anchor at CityNews Halifax

Afternoon news editor/anchor with @CityNewsHFX by day, Stand Up Comic by night (Follow IG for comedy related stuff) Proud Assyrian/Aramean.

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Strong showing for Team Nova Scotia at Skills Canada nationals

5 days ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Chris Halef

Nova Scotia students and apprentices picked up 13 medals at the Skills Canada National Competition last week in Regina, Sask. Team Nova Scotia earned three gold medals, six silver and four bronze at the multi-trade and technology event, which highlights top young talent in skilled trades and technology across the country. A release from Skills Canada says the provincial team included 41 of Nova Scotia's top secondary and post-secondary students, as well as apprentices.
Patient advocate warns of rising bedsore cases in Nova Scotia hospitals

6 days ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Chris Halef

A patient safety advocate says the number of reported bedsores in Nova Scotia hospitals is on the rise. Katharina Kovacs-Burns, chair of Patients for Patient Safety Canada, says the trend is very concerning. She tells 95.7 NewsRadio that more needs to be done to curb the number of bedsores in the province's hospitals. "It's a multi-level approach that needs to be taken," said Kovacs-Burns.
NSGEU supports public consultation on alcohol sales in Nova Scotia

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Chris Halef

The head of the NSGEU is applauding the province's move to look into the sales and consumption of alcohol in Nova Scotia. Yesterday, Finance Minister John Lohr announced a month-long public survey examining how alcohol is sold and consumed, as the province considers expanding sales to various retail outlets like corner stores.
Police investigate shooting after man dies in Dartmouth

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Chris Halef

A man has died following a shooting that took place in Dartmouth on Thursday. At roughly 12 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Highfield Park Drive and True North Crescent. Police said the found a man in a vehicle with gunshot wounds, adding they performed CPR on the victim but he was pronounced dead. The incident is being treated as a homicide and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service will conduct an autopsy.
No charges to be laid as N.S. marks two years since Halifax-area wildfire

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Chris Halef

The province says no charges will be laid in connection to the 2023 wildfire in Upper Tantallon and Hammonds Plains. The Department of Natural Resources put out a statement on the two year anniversary of the wildfire, saying the investigation has wrapped up. "After exhausting all possible avenues, the province is unable to lay charges in relation to the 2023 wildfire in Upper Tantallon/Hammonds Plains," the statement said.
Man arrested following hit and run in Fall River

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Chris Halef

Police are investigating a hit and run that took place in Fall River last week. On Friday at roughly 10 p.m., emergency crews responded to a report of a collision near the 1400 block of Fall River Road where a Dodge Ram collided with a dirt bike travelling in the same direction. Police said two of the three youth dirt bike riders suffered serious injuries and were transported to hospital by EHS while the third rider was uninjured.
Province invests $3 million in new green hydrogen projects across Nova Scotia

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Chris Halef

The province is announcing more funding for several new green hydrogen projects. This comes as part of the second round of funding from the province's Clean Fuels Fund. "Nova Scotia is seizing the tremendous opportunities we have to develop and use low-carbon and renewable fuels to power our industries and businesses," said Energy Minister Trevor Boudreau.
Cancer society alarmed by high teen smoking rates in Nova Scotia

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Chris Halef

A member of the Canadian Cancer Society says new numbers showing Nova Scotia leads the country in youth smoking rates are concerning. This comes after a study from Preszler Injury Law found Nova Scotia has the highest rate of smoking among teens and young adults. The study showed teens aged 15 to 19 in the province smoke at a rate of 10.7 per cent-more than double the national average.
Woman dies following fatal motorcycle crash in Stewiacke

2 weeks ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Chris Halef

A woman has died following a motorcycle crash in Stewiacke on Wednesday. At roughly 9:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to a report of the crash on Hwy. 2 between Main Street and George Street where the motorcyle was travelling on the highway before it went into a ditch. Mounties said one rider, a 46-year-old woman from Salmon River, was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver, a 61-year-old man from Shubenacadie East, was transported to hospital by EHS with life threatening injuries.
N.S. Power says hackers have published stolen data from ransomware attack

2 weeks ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Chris Halef

Nova Scotia Power says it has been the victim of a ransomware attack and the hackers who breached their system have published stolen data. In an update on Friday afternoon, the utility said it has made no payment to the threat actor after careful assessment of applicable sanctions laws and alignment with law enforcement guidance. "We have learned that the threat actor has published data that was stolen from our systems," the statement said.