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Nocturnal Noticings
For one weekend only, Halifax’s (and Dartmouth’s) streets are buzzing and filled with art-lovers. On every street, people gather around eye-catching art installations to immerse themselves in the wonders of artistic creation. Nocturne provides an accessible platform for artists in the city to come together and share their love for one thing: community. At this year’s Nocturne, Gazette staff braced the freezing October air to report on the great art Halifax has to offer.
Only three candidates running across nine empty positions in DSU by-election
Only three people are running across nine empty Dalhousie Student Union Council positions in the union’s upcoming Fall by-election. Voting for the by-election is open on Oct. 20 and 21. There are candidates for the roles of Faculty of Arts and Social Science Representative, Faculty of Architecture and Planning Representative and Disabled Students’ Community Representative. Every candidate is running unopposed.
BREAKING: Ella Mowbray Chriske acclaimed as KSU president in by-election
Ella Mowbray Chriske has been elected president of the King’s Student Union after running unopposed. Mowbray Chriske, a third-year journalism and contemporary studies student, was elected in the union’s Oct. 19 by-elections, which also filled two empty vice-president and council representative positions. She will replace Olivia Chaput, who has served as interim president since Sept. 20 after the union’s president, Gale VanAmburg, resigned due to health issues.
Over 100 people protest against AI data centre at legislature
Over 100 protestors against an AI data centre being built just outside Port Hawkesbury, N.S. gathered outside of Province House in Halifax. EverWind Fuels, an energy and infrastructure company, is constructing the data centre, which will be leased to Anthropic, an American AI company, to power their agent, Claude. The project was announced on Oct. 16, with site-clearing work already underway for the $10 billion project. The protest began at noon at Nova Scotia Power’s waterfront headquarters.
Dal Mawio’mi celebrates Mi’kmaw and Indigenous culture on campus
Dalhousie University held its 16th annual Mawio’mi on Sept. 29, bringing together people from across Mi’kma’ki and Canada to celebrate Mi’kmaw and Indigenous cultures. Moved inside due to rain, the event was held in the McInnes Room in the Dalhousie Student Union Building, with more than 200 people gathered for food, dancing and drumming with Indigenous vendors and educational booths at the free event. “It’s absolutely wonderful.
Soccer, community fundraising and effigy-stomping at first ‘solidarity cup’
Over 50 people gathered at the Halifax Common for a day of soccer, fundraising and the surprise destruction of an effigy at the first-ever Great Harbour Solidarity Cup on Sept. 20. The soccer tournament was organized to build community connections and raise funds for Mutual Aid Mi’kma’ki, a community care network which directly provides money to marginalized families in Halifax.
Unions protest proposed right-to-strike restriction at Halifax MP’s office
Labour activists protested outside Halifax MP Shannon Miedema’s office against proposed legislation that would restrict the right to strike. Over 50 protestors, including some representing the province’s largest unions, chanted and picketed on Oct. 2 outside the building containing Miedema’s office, directly across from Halifax City Hall on Barrington Street.
Federal NDP leader hosts Dartmouth event to end Atlantic tour
Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis ended his four-day tour of Atlantic Canada with an event in Dartmouth, N.S. on Sept. 29. Speaking to more than 200 people at the Zatzman Sportsplex, Lewis promoted NDP policies, criticized recent actions of Prime Minister Mark Carney and fundraised for the party. “Tonight was extraordinary,” says Lewis in an interview with the Dalhousie Gazette after the event. “It felt like a turning point to me.” Lewis hosted events across every Atlantic province from Sept. 25 to 29.
Massey Lectures series talks corporate ‘invasion’ of housing in Halifax
The CBC Massey Lectures came to Halifax with Leilani Farha, a lawyer and housing expert, who spoke about the corporatization of housing on Sept. 12. Halifax was the second stop of Farha’s five-city lecture series, titled Housing, Inc.: A Global Takeover and Our Fight for Home. Farha’s daughter goes to Dalhousie University, and she said the family connection and severity of Halifax’s housing crisis made the city an important stop for her.
Twenty landlords own 43% of Halifax’s rental housing units, report shows
A new report finds that financial firms and chain landlords own the majority of the Halifax Regional Municipality rental market, with 20 landlords owning 43 per cent of the HRM’s rental housing units. The report, titled Who Owns Halifax? and released by Dalhousie Legal Aid Service on Sept. 10, found that corporate landlords — who are more likely to have units in poor condition, raise rents and evict tenants — dominate Halifax’s rental market, owning at least 56 per cent of all rental units.
Dal hires 5th provost since 2024
Dalhousie University has hired Brenda Merritt, the dean of health, as the university’s acting provost and vice-president academic. Merritt entered the position on Sept. 14, becoming the fifth acting provost, interim provost, or provost at Dalhousie since 2024. She replaces interim provost Heather Bruce, dean of agriculture, who has held the role since August after replacing Wanda Costen, who left the university in July.
Dal starts new cross-faculty Atlantic Canada AI Institute
Dalhousie University has started the Atlantic Canada AI Institute to be the region’s hub for AI development with a focus on responsible use and cross-discipline research. The institute, called A2I2, launched in August and currently has around 50 faculty and over 100 students involved. The institute draws from fields of computer science, engineering, health, medicine, social science, law, management, science and economics, says Frank Rudzicz, the institute’s director.
Canada’s premiers aren’t fighting Trump. They’re fighting you
As the United States and Canada’s trade war continues to take jobs on both sides of the border, one brave group of entrepreneurial Canadians are using it to procure their own job security: our premiers. Before the trade war’s recent escalations, the job prospects for Canada’s batch of premiers looked dire. A June poll found five premiers’approval ratings at a historic low. Only one, Wab Kinew in Manitoba, had the support of more than half of his province.
BREAKING: KSU president resigns
King’s Student Union President Gale VanAmburg has resigned effective Sept. 13, citing declining health over recent months. The KSU’s council will hold a closed-door emergency meeting to choose an interim president from among current council members by Sept. 20, as per union bylaws. The interim president will stay in power until a full by-election is held. “I am currently unable to perform the duties as president,” said VanAmburg in a statement posted by the KSU on Instagram late tonight.
School named after Dal changes name due to namesakes links to slavery, racism
A school named after Dalhousie University changed its name this summer to cut ties with the university’s pro-slavery namesake. Dalhousie School, a kindergarten-to-Grade-5 school in Winnipeg now called Aniibiminan School, removed Lord Dalhousie’s name on June 24 over his anti-Black racism and support of slavery — a legacy that has launched previous discussions regarding changing the name of the university, which he helped found in 1818.
Nova Scotians should expect “short-term pain” from U.S. tariffs
By: Lukas Kohler and Dylan Follett Nova Scotians should brace for the impact of new U.S. tariffs battering sectors of the province’s economy, say experts, government officials and business leaders. On Aug. 22, the United States levied 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, escalating the trade war between the two countries.
Black Student Advising Centre starts new ‘Village’ student-wellness cohort
Dalhousie University’s Black Student Advising Centre and Student Health and Wellness are starting an Afrocentric mental health and wellness program, with applications currently open for the first student cohort. The Village program will run from October to March and accept around 20 students. Members will meet monthly for 2-3 hour workshops and conversations around mental health, cultural identity, community and practical life skills.
Student Strike organizers push for two-week strike in March
Nova Scotia Student Strike is planning events in September and a two-week strike in March as the group tries to grow in its second year. NSSS organized the province’s first-ever student strike, including Dalhousie University, last year from March 15 to 21. The dates for this year’s March strike have not been set, but the group is hoping to get another strike mandate from the Dalhousie Student Union like last year.
First-ever Dal-OVO clothing collection drops at Dal Bookstore
Toronto rapper Drake’s clothing brand came to Dalhousie University’s student bookstore on Sept. 2. The limited-run, three-item collection is a first-ever collaboration between Dal and October’s Very Own. Students lined up for hours outside the Dal Bookstore before it opened, buying half the store’s stock in the first half hour it was available. The collection includes a $72 T-shirt, a $178 rugby-style pullover and a $188 hoodie. OVO started partnering with universities in 2021.
Anti-Houston protesters sing outside new legislative session
PROVINCE HOUSE — Over 100 protestors gathered outside Province House yesterday for a singing protest against Tim Houston’s government before the first legislative sitting of the fall session. The protest started at noon, an hour before the session began. Protestors gathered on Granville Street outside Province House and sang “Do you Hear the People Sing,” an anti-establishment song from the musical Les Misérables. Protestors booed Premier Houston when he walked by to enter the house.
Dal prof, Nova Scotia Muslim community leader, killed in road accident
Longtime Dalhousie University engineering professor Nouman Ali was killed last week while cycling after a driver opened a car door in his path. Ali, 71, was a local Muslim community leader and human rights advocate, especially for Palestinians. Since his death, more than $26,000 has been raised by two charitable funds in his name.
New Jean Marie River bridge opens ahead of schedule - Yellowknifer
A new Highway 1 bridge over the Jean Marie River is now open, ahead of schedule. The GNWT announced that the bridge opened to the public on July 22. The new span was scheduled to be opened by this coming fall. It’s replacing a bridge that had reached the end of its service life. Highway 1 crosses the river just south of its junction with Highway 7, about 27 km from the community of Jean Marie River and approximately 65 km south of Fort Simpson.
Tlicho youth get a taste of university life, other Indigenous cultures in Victoria - NWT News\North
Ten Tlicho youth spent a week touring the University of Victoria through a program designed to help Indigenous youth understand their post-secondary opportunities while still in high school. The trip to the British Columbia university was part of the institution’s Indigenous Student Mini-University Summer Camp, which brings Indigenous students in grades 9-12 from the NWT, Yukon, and B.C. to their campus.
Investigators still unable to get to Fort Simpson plane crash site due to smoke - Yellowknifer
Despite the wildfire evacuation order being lifted for Fort Simpson, Transport Safety Board (TSB) investigators are still unable to get to the wreckage of a firefighting plane that crashed near the community on June 24. Jonathan Lee, the TSB’s western regional manager, said staff can’t get to the crash site as wildfire smoke still lingers. Lee also said parts of the wreckage might have landed in a lake, which would mean further delays to recover them.
GNWT hosts event for 2022 flood relief funding as program winds down - The Hay River Hub
Staff from the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) were in Hay River earlier this month to meet with residents who have outstanding claims through the 2022 flood recovery funding program, which is nearing its end. The meeting took place on July 15 at the Hay River Community Centre, where close to two dozen people attended to speak with MACA staff. The program covers eligible costs of recovery work for people affected by the floods.
Hay River wins Participaction for NWT; earns $10,000 prize for physical activity initiatives - Yellowknifer
Hay River has been named the most active community in the Northwest Territories, winning $10,000 for local physical activity and sport initiatives. The title and prize comes from the Participaction Community Challenge, which judges the most active communities in the month of June. A shortlist of 40 communities were selected. Each sent a letter to Participaction about why they deserve the $100,000 national prize, or the $5,000 to $10,000 provincial and territorial prizes.
Canada Child Benefit increasing for 4,500 NWT families - Yellowknifer
As of July 20, the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) increased to provide up to $8,157 annually per child under the age of six and up to $6,883 annually per child aged six to 17. That is a $160 and $135 maximum increase, respectively, essentially two per cent. The program provides monthly payments to families across the country, designed to support the costs of raising children.
Yellowknife RCMP seize drugs and guns at traffic stop, three charged - Yellowknifer
Yellowknife RCMP seized firearms, cocaine and drug paraphernalia from three men after a traffic stop near Tommy Forrest Ball Park on July 14. The police say the men were stopped during “proactive patrols” near Reservoir Road, and they allegedly provided false identities to officers, according to a July 17 news release. After confirming their real identities, and that one of the passengers had an active arrest warrant in Saskatchewan, their vehicle was searched and the men were arrested.
Hay River plays host to businesses and government alike - The Hay River Hub
Business and government leaders were in Hay River on July 10 for a trade mission, attempting to strengthen ties between the two Northern economic hubs to capitalize on new investments. The visitors, who ranged from local Yellowknife businesses to some of the largest construction companies in Canada, toured the facilities of Hay River businesses and met with local business leaders at a luncheon.
In photos: Hay River youth face in off cardboard boat race - Yellowknifer
In photos: Hay River youth face in off cardboard boat race Published 11:17 am Friday, July 10, 2026 By Dylan Follett, Local Journalism Initiative Northern News Services Youth in Hay River tested their engineering and seafaring abilities at the town’s Cardboard Boat races on June 28. The event saw teams face off to build their own boats out of cardboad and duct tape, before racing them in the Hay River Aquatic Centre.
Drug dealer sentenced to eight years after 2024 hatchet attack on woman in Hay River - The Hay River Hub
Warning: Some readers may find the details of this story disturbing. A B.C. man who assaulted a woman in Hay River and tried to chop her pinkie finger off with a hatchet in 2024 has been sentenced to eight years behind bars. Hindowa Sama pleaded guilty in territorial court to one count of aggravated assault and one count of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
First 10 modular housing units leave Hay River manufacturer for Ulukhaktok - NWT News\North
Ten modular units built in Hay River set off to Ulukhaktok earlier this week, in what the GNWT describes as a “construction milestone” for their social housing development plan centred in the town. The five duplexes, built by Hay River-based Metcan Building Solutions, are the first modular homes in a GNWT social housing project. Plans are to build 98 modular housing units for nine communities across the territory, with 94 of them built by Metcan.
City of Yellowknife opens applications for homelessness initiatives - Yellowknifer
The City of Yellowknife is seeking applications for projects to bolster the city’s response to homelessness, with up to $300,000 of federal funding available. The municipal government is calling for projects to prevent and reduce homelessness, such as helping people get and keep housing; accessing basic needs; investments in shelters; transitional housing infrastructure; or coordinating services and resources, among others. Projects have to be one-time and time-limited.
Federal government announces $860,000 for programs to support Francophone immigrants in NWT Original
The federal government has announced $860,000 over the next two years to “improve the retention and integration” of Francophone and bilingual immigrants to the NWT. The funding, announced July 8, will go towards improving access to immigration services in Yellowknife, Inuvik and the South Slave. The initiative is also intended to raise awareness of immigrant support programs, including the Northwest Territories Nominee Program.
First 10 modular housing units leave Hay River manufacturer for Ulukhaktok
Ten modular units built in Hay River have set off to Ulukhaktok, in what the GNWT describes as a “construction milestone” for their social housing development plan centred in the town. The five duplexes, built by Hay River-based Metcan Building Solutions, are the first modular homes in a GNWT social housing project. Plans are to build 98 modular housing units for nine communities across the territory, with 94 of them built by Metcan.
Drug dealer sentenced to eight years after 2024 hatchet attack on woman in Hay River Original
Warning: Some readers may find the details of this story disturbing. A B.C. man who assaulted a woman in Hay River and tried to chop her pinkie finger off with a hatchet in 2024 has been sentenced to eight years behind bars. Hindowa Sama pleaded guilty in territorial court to one count of aggravated assault and one count of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
No one injured after weekend tent fire in Yellowknife: fire division
No one was injured after a tent caught fire on 51 Street in the early hours of July 5, the Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) says. YKFD says firefighters arrived on the scene — near Crestview Apartments and Anderson Thomson Tower — to find a tent in flames, according to a July 6 news release. The first responders “quickly brought the fire under control,” and it did not spread to trees, brush or nearby structures, according to YKFD. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.
Fundraiser for victims of 49 Street fire raises more than $12,000 Original
After she lost most of her belongings when her home of three decades caught fire, a GoFundMe is helping Judy Payne and her family get back on their feet and rebuild. “It was devastating to see your home being burnt and realize you’re homeless,” Payne said of the June 18 fire. The blaze started at around 3:30 a.m. at the neighbouring Yellowknife Wood Fired Pizzeria before spreading to Payne’s 49 Street home, where she’s lived for 30 years.
Dene National Chief claims Indigenous voices sidelined in recent NWT events
Dene National Chief George Mackenzie has released a statement saying government and industry have not properly included Indigenous voices in recent events, and is calling for mandatory Dene equity ownership of major projects on their land.
Norman Wells RCMP intercept boat with booze aboard; charges laid
Police intercepted and seized a boat last month last month and the boaters stand accused of attempting to smuggle liquor to a community that has alcohol restrictions. The incident occurred on June 21, when Norman Wells RCMP say they received a tip at around 1 p.m. that a boat bound for Fort Good Hope was carrying illicit alcohol. Officers searched the vessel at the local dock and found 19 bottles of various kinds of alcohol, three cans of beer and 20 packs of cigarettes.
Fundraiser for victims of 49 Street fire raises more than $12,000 - Yellowknifer
After she lost most of her belongings when her home of three decades caught fire, a GoFundMe is helping Judy Payne and her family get back on their feet and rebuild. “It was devastating to see your home being burnt and realize you’re homeless,” Payne said of the June 18 fire. The blaze started at around 3:30 a.m. at the neighbouring Yellowknife Wood Fired Pizzeria before spreading to Payne’s 49 Street home, where she’s lived for 30 years. The fire destroyed both buildings.
Inuvik Gas set to increase price by 28 per cent in September - NWT News\North
Inuvik Gas Limited (IGL) has announced it will increase its natural gas price from $35.44 per gigajoule to $45.44 per gigajoule, a 28 per cent increase. The rate hike, effective Sept. 1, will be the first change in IGL’s rates since at least 2013.
Fort Simpson fire is still growing, now sits ‘adjacent’ to community - NWT News\North
The fire near Fort Simpson continues to burn close to the evacuated town and “to present a threat of further growth,” according to a GNWT update. The fire, known as FS016-26, is measured at more than 15,000 hectares and sits “adjacent” from the village itself, though it has not reached the community itself, according to a Friday afternoon update.
Swimming halted at Fred Henne Park due to elevated levels of bacteria, including E. Coli
People visiting Fred Henne Territorial Park have been told not to swim in or drink the lake water as water quality tests are underway after increased levels of bacteria, including E. Coli were detected. The restriction, announced late July 2, comes after “routine monitoring” found the increased bacteria, and is in place so more testing can be done to confirm those results and determine if levels exceed Health Canada guidelines.
Swimming halted at Fred Henne Park due to elevated levels of bacteria, including E. Coli
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Early signs point to ‘very rare’ in-flight break up as cause of fatal Fort Simpson crash: investigator Original
While the lead investigation has been interrupted by wildfires and an evacuation, early findings suggest an “in-flight breakup” caused a Bird Dog firefighting aircraft to crash near Fort Simpson on June 24, says Transport Safety Board (TSB) regional manager Jonathan Lee. The crash involved a Bird Dog Turbo Commander 690 Bird Dog 104 plane operated by Buffalo Airways as part of the GNWT’s firefighting fleet, which was helping to combat a wildfire east of Fort Simpson.
Norman Wells RCMP intercept boat with booze aboard; charges laid - Yellowknifer
Police intercepted and seized a boat last month last month and the boaters stand accused of attempting to smuggle liquor to a community that has alcohol restrictions. The incident occurred on June 21, when Norman Wells RCMP say they received a tip at around 1 p.m. that a boat bound for Fort Good Hope was carrying illicit alcohol. Officers searched the vessel at the local dock and found 19 bottles of various kinds of alcohol, three cans of beer and 20 packs of cigarettes.
Early signs point to ‘very rare’ in-flight break up as cause of fatal Fort Simpson crash: investigator - NWT News\North
While the lead investigation has been interrupted by wildfires and an evacuation, early findings suggest an “in-flight breakup” caused a Bird Dog firefighting aircraft to crash near Fort Simpson on June 24, says Transport Safety Board (TSB) regional manager Jonathan Lee. The crash involved a Bird Dog Turbo Commander 690 Bird Dog 104 plane operated by Buffalo Airways as part of the GNWT’s firefighting fleet, which was helping to combat a wildfire east of Fort Simpson.
Sweeping fire ban across North and South Slave regions in effect Original
The GNWT has implemented a fire ban for all public and private lands within the North and South Slave regions. The ban went into effect in North Slave late Tuesday night, and at will go into effect at midnight on Wednesday for communities in the South Slave.
Politicians and business leaders prepare for visit to Hay River
Government and business leaders will visit Hay River for a trade mission on July 10. The mission, which is a joint venture between the Yellowknife and Hay River Chambers of Commerce, will tour Hay River company facilities and meet with local business leaders in an attempt to build business ties between the communities and capitalize on new investments in the territory.
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