Here’s what happened in Halifax this week March 23–29, 2026
Your power bill is going up, your property taxes might too, and somewhere in Sackville a guy ended up on a roof with a baseball bat. Let’s get into it.
💸 Your bills are about to hurt more
Two back-to-back hits on the wallet this week. First, the Nova Scotia Energy Board gave the green light to Nova Scotia Power’s requested rate hike, a decision Premier Houston called “out of touch in every way.” The province says it’s pushing for more energy competition as the long-term fix, but for now, expect to see it on your next bill. Full story →
Meanwhile, over 6,000 HRM residents have now signed onto the Stop the Property Tax Hike campaign, and the signatures span every single district in the municipality. The final budget vote is March 31, so this is crunch time. Full story →
🚗 Traffic & roads
Peninsula gridlock is officially on the province’s radar. The Province and HRM have brought in engineering firm CIMA+ to study congestion on the Halifax peninsula. Think: potential changes to street directions, lane priorities, and access points. No fixes yet, but at least someone’s looking at it. Full story →
Also heads up if you drive through the Lacewood/Parkland/Regency Park intersection: A new fully protected left-turn signals are being activated Monday night (March 30). Expect some delays between 6 p.m. and midnight while the changes are made. Full story →
🚔 Crime & police
In one of the wilder stories of the week, a Sackville man ended up on a rooftop after allegedly assaulting a woman, crashing his truck, and fleeing with a baseball bat. RCMP crisis negotiators and the Emergency Response Team were called in, and after several hours he was safely brought down. He’s now facing seven charges. Full story →
And in a more creative piece of police work — RCMP officers disguised one of their own as a panhandler near Cobequid Road in Lower Sackville to spot distracted and unbelted drivers. The operation netted 46 tickets across two locations, including 12 seatbelt violations and 9 for phone use behind the wheel. Full story →
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