Danielle Edwards

Halifax

Reporter/Editor w/ @CBCNS. Formerly for @CdnPressNews @globeandmail, @CdnPress_Ott, @nationalpost, @BmptGuardian, @INN_Cannabis. she/her.

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Articles

N.S. announces clean energy funding for new Black business hub

2 months ago | cbc.ca | Danielle Edwards

Nova Scotia·NewMore than $100,000 has been awarded to Akoma Holdings for the space that's to be built in Cherry Brook. New space 'might look different than your traditional business hubs elsewhere,' said property managerThe Nova Scotia government is investing in a new facility for African Nova Scotian businesses that will use clean energy.
Who pays for recycling in Nova Scotia is set to change

Mar 22, 2025 | cbc.ca | Danielle Edwards

Nova Scotia·NewNova Scotia is making the change to extended producer responsibility, or EPR — a policy shift that puts the responsibility of the recycling materials on the producers that make those materials.
Early start helps N.S. ski hill operators enjoy successful season

Mar 21, 2025 | cbc.ca | Danielle Edwards

Nova Scotia·NewSpring is in the air but the chill that gripped Nova Scotia for much of the winter was a boon to operators of some of the province's ski hills and trails.
Man who died in Dartmouth fire remembered as cornerstone of Halifax's gay community

Jan 27, 2025 | cbc.ca | Danielle Edwards

Nova Scotia·NewA man who died from injuries sustained in a Dartmouth, N.S., house fire is being remembered for the kindness he showed to children in his career as a social worker, as well as being a key figure in Halifax's gay community.
'Ring of fire': Nova Scotians in L.A. speak about living through historic fires

Jan 10, 2025 | cbc.ca | Danielle Edwards

Nova Scotia·NewSome Nova Scotians, including Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot, are preparing to leave their L.A. neighbourhoods as the fires around the city grow. 'This is definitely something that's very different than anything I've experienced before': Shaun MajumderDanielle Edwards · CBC News · Posted: Jan 10, 2025 4:39 PM EST | Last Updated: 12 minutes agoRemains of the Palisades Branch Library are shown Friday in Los Angeles.
Search continues for killer in 30-year-old Halifax murder case

Nov 23, 2024 | cbc.ca | Danielle Edwards

Nova Scotia·NewHalifax police say Kimber Lucas's body was found on Nov. 23, 1994, on North Street. She was seven months pregnant at the time. Police believe there are people who have information that could help solve Kimber Lucas's murderDanielle Edwards · CBC News · Posted: Nov 23, 2024 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 5 minutes agoKimber Leanne Lucas was 25 and pregnant at the time of her death.
Lack of fishing prohibitions in 'grey zone' could pose risk for right whales, expert says

Nov 19, 2024 | savingseafood.org | Danielle Edwards

November 19, 2024 — One marine conservation expert has questions about the efforts on the part of Fisheries and Oceans after North Atlantic right whales were detected in the Bay of Fundy in recent weeks, including in an area where both Canadian and American fishermen catch lobster. In October, Fisheries and Oceans announced several temporary prohibited fishing areas as the whales were detected in multiple fishing spots across the Maritimes, including in the bay.
Lack of fishing prohibitions in 'grey zone' could pose risk for right whales, expert says

Nov 16, 2024 | cbc.ca | Danielle Edwards

Nova Scotia·NewOne marine conservation expert has questions about the efforts on the part of Fisheries and Oceans after North Atlantic right whales were detected in the Bay of Fundy in recent weeks. Both Canada and the U.S. have claimed sovereignty over area near Grand MananDanielle Edwards · CBC News · Posted: Nov 16, 2024 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 2 minutes agoComet, a North Atlantic right whale that died in 2019, is pictured in the Bay of Fundy on Sept. 13, 2009.
N.S. parents dismayed by lack of access to new RSV vaccines for infants

Nov 3, 2024 | cbc.ca | Danielle Edwards

Nova Scotia·NewSome provinces have begun rolling out a vaccination program for infants with newly authorized products. The situation is much different in Nova Scotia. Officials say there is no universally available, publicly funded RSV vaccine program for newborns in N.S.Danielle Edwards · CBC News · Posted: Nov 03, 2024 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour agoThis illustration provided by AstraZeneca depicts packaging for their medication nirsevimab (Beyfortus).
Lunenburg to move forward with Cornwallis Street name change

Oct 12, 2024 | cbc.ca | Danielle Edwards

Nova Scotia·NewCouncil for the Town of Lunenburg has decided to move forward with the renaming of "Cornwallis Street" to "Queen Street" more than a year and a half after the town approved recommendations from its anti-racism special committee. Councillor says changing street name to 'Queen' doesn't align with the goals of reconciliationDanielle Edwards · CBC News · Posted: Oct 12, 2024 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 9 minutes agoCornwallis Street in Lunenburg, N.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.