r/halifax • • 26d ago

A Helping Hand 💖 Free Food/Laundry/Shower Resources in HRM - Oct. 2026

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Hi all,

We have a lot of people in our community who are in need of a free meal or a helping hand occasionally.

We thought it would be nice to collect and post this information each month, which is graciously supplied by members of the Halifax Library. We'll see how long we can keep this going month to month.

The Dartmouth Calendar is back, but the Sackville one is a little low-res, apologies.

Please share as needed with people you know who need help or take advantage of them yourself if you are in need.

The Feed NS Find Food site is also a very useful resource:

https://feednovascotia.ca/find-food/

Always remember there are kind, generous folks out there looking to help you out and you can get through whatever you are going through. 💖

And if anyone else has resources that belong here, please attach them as comments, the more the merrier.

Thank you!


r/halifax • • 27d ago

Events Things To Do In HRM This Month — October 2026

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This is an automatic monthly thread.

Post your suggestions and announcements for events and goings on in HRM for others to know about!

If you like to host your own events or meetups this is also allowed on here.

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Note: Self-promotion is allowed in this thread


r/halifax • • 7h ago

News, Weather & Politics Quebec ending daylight savings clock changes - will NS have to follow suit?

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Quebec just announced today they are staying on permanent daylight savings time, after BC, Alberta, and Manitoba already decided that earlier this year (Saskatchewan hasn't changed clocks for decades). Right now, Ontario (east of Thunder Bay) and the Atlantic provinces are the only remaining hold outs.

You have to think that Quebec doing it will force New Brunswick to follow suit, which would then force NS and PEI?


r/halifax • • 8h ago

🎃Halloween sick halloween display in the north end

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this caught my eye on my way home from work a few nights ago, someone put a great effort into making this cute little display so i felt it should be shared with the townspeople.

on the off chance the person who put this together is reading this post, hats off, this is adorable.


r/halifax • • 11h ago

News, Weather & Politics Premier's office criticizes professor over comments on proposed N.S. data centre

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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston's office has criticized a Toronto professor for making "slanted comments" about a proposed artificial intelligence data centre in Cape Breton.

Sibo Chen, an associate professor of communication at Toronto Metropolitan University who researches the discourse around AI data centres, said in an interview with CBC News last week that public concern over the proposed facility in Point Tupper, N.S., is valid.

Two days later, a communications adviser in the premier's office sent him an email that called his remarks "irresponsible" and "uninformed."


r/halifax • • 2h ago

Driving & Transit Built to Kill

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r/halifax • • 1h ago

News, Weather & Politics Targeted upgrades at key Halifax intersections change the rules and may ease congestion

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r/halifax • • 3h ago

News, Weather & Politics Halifax Police show drugs seized in September raid

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r/halifax • • 10h ago

Arts & Recreation Portia Clarke returns to Information morning tomorrow

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The fill-in host just announced this at the end of today's show.


r/halifax • • 15m ago

News, Weather & Politics Democracy requires that we show up

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r/halifax • • 30m ago

News, Weather & Politics Nova Scotia school support workers could strike Monday if no deal reached - Halifax

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r/halifax • • 11h ago

News, Weather & Politics 5 teens injured after vehicle crashes into parked car, home

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r/halifax • • 10h ago

News, Weather & Politics Union hopes company buying High Liner honours promise to keep jobs in Nova Scotia

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r/halifax • • 12h ago

News, Weather & Politics EverWind proposes binding agreement with N.S. on data centre rules

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r/halifax • • 8h ago

Food & Dining ISO: Quality Meal Delivery Service that delivers to Dartmouth

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Hello,

I live in the United States but a good friend of mine in my internet friend group lost a family member to cancer this week and I am organizing a sympathy basket to be sent to his home with the help of the rest of our internet friend group.

He lives in Dartmouth and we wanted to send a meal basket to him and his family of 4. Here in the states we have a company called "spoonful of comfort" and I found a site called "divine dishes" that does deliver to his area, but they only deliver on Tuesdays, and I feel like a week after the fact is less than ideal for us to show our support.

Does anyone know of another meal-to-home deliver service that would have options to deliver to the Dartmouth area sooner?

Ideally I'm looking for two meals (that would feed 4-6 people) along with a couple of soups, and either a bread or desert option.

The Divine Dishes basket is approx $160 CAD after adding a tip for the delivery driver.

Any help is greatly appreciated!


r/halifax • • 6h ago

Shops & Services Wedding planning

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Wedding planning for 2027 is honestly insane 😭💸 I’m hoping to have a wedding with around 75 guests and keep the total budget under $10K.
For anyone who has planned a wedding on a similar budget, especially in Halifax/Nova Scotia, I’d love to hear your tips and recommendations!
What are some things you saved money on, affordable venues or caterers you recommend, and things that are actually worth spending more on? Any DIY ideas or hidden costs I should know about?
I want a beautiful, memorable wedding without breaking the bank or starting married life in debt. Please share your budget-friendly ideas and experiences! ❤️💍


r/halifax • • 12m ago

🎃Halloween Halloween tours of Old Burying Ground. 10am, 12pm

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This Saturday I will be giving two FREE tours of the Old Burying Ground at Barrington & Spring Garden.

Come learn about Halifax’s original burial place founded in 1749. Hear a true murder story from the mean streets of Halifax circa 1839! See grisly gravestones decorated with skulls and crossed bones! Discover Halifax’s hidden City Of The Dead!!

Tours will be held at 10am and 2pm. If you want the best light for gravestone photos come to the early tour.

Donations to the Old Burying Ground Foundation are encouraged and appreciated.

Meet at the Barrington Street gates.

I realize it’s short notice. Thanks to the mods who approved this events-related post.


r/halifax • • 1d ago

Good Deeds 💖 Elderly man slid off seat on 7B, strangers to the rescue.

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I want to give a shout out to the 5 people who immediately jumped up to help the elderly man who slid from his seat as we were traveling up Cogswell to Gottingen.

As soon as he fell, three woman near him and two men from the back, went to his aid. Picking up his walker, collecting his items, and carefully helping him back in his seat.

The bus driver pulled over as soon as it was safe to do so and made sure he was okay, asking if he needed medical attention. He politely declined.

After the other 4 went back to their seats, and the driver pulled back onto the street, one of the men stayed near the front. Eventually, he moved to stand beside the man, positioning his body so that if the man started sliding again, he could prevent it.

You all made my day! Seeing everyone, without speaking, jump in to help and take care of a vulnerable person made my heart glow. Thank you for being kind!


r/halifax • • 23h ago

News, Weather & Politics Nova Scotia MLAs questioning AI data centre's approval without environmental assessment

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r/halifax • • 2h ago

Lost & Found Lost keys found at Mumford terminal parking lot

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To the person who lost their keys at the Mumford terminal parking lot earlier today, I picked them up and handed them to the Dollarama Cashier at the Mumford location.

Hope you get them back!


r/halifax • • 6h ago

Shops & Services Where can I buy a small piece of brass flat stock?

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I'm looking for a piece of brass flat stock either 1/8 or 1/4 inch, 2x6 inches or 3x6 inches. I have no idea where to buy it. I checked Michaels and Home Depot but they don't carry anything that thick, and it looks like the metal suppliers in Dartmouth only sell large quantities.

TIA


r/halifax • • 1d ago

News, Weather & Politics Halifax was going to vote on downgraded, cheaper bikeway without consulting cyclists' groups first

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r/halifax • • 10h ago

Shops & Services Looking for an accountant ( for self employed/joint filing)

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Hi, I have been putting off my taxes for too long and I need help finding someone to help me file mine and my husbands taxes together (if that makes sense) he works from home but is not self employed and I am a tattoo artist who is self employed. Please send recs ! Thank you :)


r/halifax • • 1h ago

Shops & Services Where can one buy 30+ inch human hair extensions around halifax? Or get them installed professionally?

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For context, I have 26-28 inch hair, and really want to add a tiny bit of length and volume. I would prefer to not order online, as my color is hard to match if im not in person. Any ideas?


r/halifax • • 1d ago

Nostalgia Sobeys receipt from 1991

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Found it in a dresser we picked up from a neighbour. Sobeys Cole Harbour.