Weather

Freezing rain falls throughout Halifax

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Halifax as temperatures hover around 0 C. The weather authority says freezing rain can be expected to continue for around five hours before...

April 3, 2026 3:01 pm AST AST

Summer air quality alerts will become routine in U.S. without action: UWaterloo study

A new study out of the University of Waterloo is underlining how North American air quality could deteriorate by the end of the century unless efforts are taken to fight climate change. The study, which...

March 31, 2026 5:00 am AST AST

Early spring snowfall causes some school closures in N.S.

Spring may have sprung, but the snow is still falling. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for much of the province, with some regions expected to receive 10 to 15 cm of snow. The...

March 23, 2026 10:50 am AST AST

N.S. to have fixed-wing water bombers staying in the province this year

Nova Scotia is expected to have some fixed-wing water bombers in the province over the wildfire season to add to its current fleet. Scott Tingley, manager of forest protection with the Department of...

March 20, 2026 1:09 pm AST AST

Thousands of power outages as rain and wind warnings persist in N.S.

A spring storm is bringing lots of rain to Halifax and much of Nova Scotia, along with high wind gusts and causing outages around the province. As of 9:30 a.m., Nova Scotia Power's outage map is showing...

March 17, 2026 10:40 am AST AST

Burn restrictions in place as wildfire risk season begins

Wildfire risk season has officially begun and the Department of Natural Resources is reminding Nova Scotians of restrictions that are now in place until October. Between Mar. 15 and Oct. 15, no domestic...

March 16, 2026 11:49 am AST AST

Rainfall, wind warnings issued ahead of spring storm

A spring storm is expected to bring lots of rain to Halifax and much of Nova Scotia on Monday and Tuesday. A rainfall warning and wind warning, both yellow-level, are in effect for the Halifax area,...

March 17, 2026 10:33 am AST AST

Warmer weather breaks temperature records in N.S.

With an unusual bout of warmer weather on Tuesday, daily temperature records were smashed across Nova Scotia. According to Environment Canada, Halifax Stanfield International Airport saw the mercury...

March 11, 2026 1:00 pm AST AST

Schools in Halifax, other regions delay opening due to weather

There will be a delayed start to classes in Halifax and elsewhere around the province. Due to a mix of snow and rain that moved in over Nova Scotia overnight, all Halifax Regional Centre for Education...

March 4, 2026 11:04 am AST AST

Overnight parking ban in effect with snow in the forecast

Drivers will need to find alternate parking on Tuesday night if they usually leave their vehicle on the street. The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced the overnight winter parking ban will...

March 3, 2026 1:35 pm AST AST