Chris Halef

Born and raised in Halifax. Graduated from Saint Mary's University with a Bachelor of Commerce. He later graduated from Humber College in Toronto for Journalism. Chris is a reporter for HalifaxToday.ca and NEWS 95.7. In 2018, he won the RTDNA Dave Rogers Award for best short feature. When not at work, he performs stand up comedy, enjoys travelling, running and spending time with his family.

Email: Chris.Halef@northbayradio.rogers.com

Recent Work by Chris

Transit union vice-president again calling for HRM to address transit woes

Halifax Transit ferry and bus route cancellations have become more common over the last year, frustrating passengers across HRM

Dec 8, 2022 6:45 AM Read more >

World Juniors expected to bring in millions to local economy: Halifax Chamber of Commerce

'We're going to have a good couple of weeks of strong activity,' said Patrick Sullivan

Dec 7, 2022 7:49 AM Read more >

Halifax man takes part in 'very promising' drug trials for type 1 diabetes

Two of the four participants that completed the 18-month trial in Toronto no longer need insulin

Dec 1, 2022 8:11 AM Read more >

Local pharmacist says no need to panic as some experience shortage of Amoxicillin

"Case by case, we're running into scenarios here where some pharmacies may not have it in stock and so we're having to be a little bit creative to help a patient in need," said Diane Harpell

Nov 10, 2022 7:10 AM Read more >

N.S. AIDS coalition calls for more resources as HIV cases increase

Chris Aucoin says he believes more can be done on the province's part to help with testing and prevention of HIV

Oct 7, 2022 7:10 AM Read more >

N.S. health minister says there's room for public-private partnerships in health-care system

Health Minister Michelle Thompson says any use of private providers is aimed at helping Nova Scotians get the care they need, more quickly.

Aug 31, 2022 7:14 AM Read more >

Atlantic premiers condemn harassment of deputy PM in Alberta

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston tweeted his response on Saturday

Aug 30, 2022 7:14 AM Read more >

Restaurants still struggling due to inflation rates, labour shortages

Richard Alexander with Restaurants Canada, says there was a lot of optimism heading into the summer time until inflation hit record highs

Aug 15, 2022 7:15 AM Read more >

Special council meeting to discuss homelessness

Halifax Regional Council will meet on Tuesday to talk homelessness in the municipality

Aug 2, 2022 6:55 AM Read more >

Ottawa to apologize to Canada's first Black battalion on Saturday

During World War I, hundreds of Black men in Canada were rejected when they offered to fight overseas in 1914 as they were told they weren't wanted in what was considered a white man's war

Jul 8, 2022 7:28 AM Read more >