Rock band Turnstile made their live debut of The Stone Roses' 'I Wanna Be Adored' during a headline performance at The Piece Hall in Halifax, following a previous studio version on Triple J's Like A Version.
The Brussels Times website has published multiple articles consisting solely of search queries related to buying cocaine and other drugs in various cities and countries. These articles appear to be spam or a technical error, listing specific drug names and locations.
A man has been taken into custody following a bomb threat at the U.S. Consulate in Halifax, Nova Scotia, after a propane tank and flammable liquids were found in his vehicle.
David Byrne joined Anna Calvi on stage in Halifax and Cardiff, reviving their 2014 collaboration 'Strange Weather' during Calvi's opening sets for the former Talking Heads frontman.
A convicted drug trafficker in Halifax, Gary Boudreau, will retain his million-dollar lakeside home but has been ordered to pay a $240,000 fine for the portion linked to the proceeds of crime.
A support group called 'How Are You, Really?' meets at Open Book Coffee in Halifax to provide a safe space for men to discuss life problems and support each other through open conversations.
Days after Halifax officials were asked to take security action at a 'dangerous' park, a man was shot there, following years of warnings from Shelter Nova Scotia about the park's location near a men's emergency shelter.
Police have laid charges against a 37-year-old man in connection with an incident at a Halifax Costco, where he was filmed using racially offensive language towards a family.
Lloyds Banking Group has announced its decision to scrap the Halifax brand, bringing an end to the 173-year-old British banking institution. The move will see Halifax integrated into the Lloyds brand, effectively removing it from the UK high street.
An Air Canada flight carrying 61 passengers from Halifax to Toronto was diverted to Boston after the captain experienced a medical issue and was removed from the cockpit mid-flight. The plane landed safely in Boston.
An antisemitic comment denying the Holocaust, using the hate symbol '271k', was discovered in a high school yearbook in Halifax, prompting concern from the Anti-Defamation League.
Lloyds Banking Group has issued an apology after an IT update caused widespread problems, preventing thousands of customers from making payments or sending money via its Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland apps.
Clinicians at Halifax's IWK Health Centre report an increase in young patients experiencing severe and long-lasting psychosis symptoms due to high-potency cannabis, with symptoms taking longer to clear even after drug cessation.
A 13-year-old boy, Reco Puttock, tragically died after swimming in a reservoir near Halifax, prompting police to describe the incident as 'unimaginable grief'.
Residents of Halifax, UK, are expressing concern and dismay over potential changes by Lloyds that could threaten the historic Halifax bank brand, which has been associated with the town since 1853.
Women in Halifax are condemning a 15-month waiting period for mammogram appointments, raising concerns that cancer diagnoses could be delayed due to the backlog in Nova Scotia.
Tori Sabean, a nurse in Halifax, is now working on the very same hospital floor where she spent years as a child patient after being diagnosed with leukemia. Her story highlights her journey from patient to caregiver.
A family in Nova Scotia is demanding answers regarding the death of their unborn baby, raising concerns about the province's expansion of a new electronic medical records system to all Halifax-area hospitals.
Following a two-month investigation, RCMP seized over 450 bottles of hard alcohol worth nearly $20,000 from a home, highlighting a rise in NSLC store thefts in the Halifax region.
Danish burger chain Halifax is partnering with MENY supermarkets to expand its presence in the takeaway market, aiming to become a leading provider of convenient meals for consumers.
Twenty-three passengers were unable to board a WestJet flight from Halifax to Cancun after an unexpected cabin crew absence necessitated a reduction in the number of passengers allowed, adhering to federal regulations.
Italian Ambassador to Canada, Alessandro Cattaneo, made an official visit to Nova Scotia, coinciding with the passage of the Italian navy frigate 'Alpino' from the port of Halifax.
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About 2,000 people gathered outside Province House in Halifax to let the Houston government know cuts to arts, tourism, culture and heritage sectors would cause irreparable harm to their industries.
Canadian authorities are pursuing a life imprisonment sentence for 54-year-old Ali Assakereh, charging him with terrorist activity related to a bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax.
A 54-year-old Halifax man, Ali Assakereh, has been charged with threatening to endanger the life of an internationally protected person after an alleged bomb threat against the US consulate.
An article published by The Brussels Times appears to be a search result or advertisement for purchasing cocaine and mephedrone in Halifax, referencing the website 'WWW BUY-COKE COM'.
The highly anticipated Swiss film '111 – Echoes from Halifax', which tells the story of a catastrophe from the perspective of relatives, helpers, and people on the Canadian coast, is celebrating its premiere at the Zurich Film Festival.
A large area around the Purdy's Wharf towers in downtown Halifax was evacuated for about five hours on Monday after a suspicious vehicle was found in the parkade.
A single mother, unable to afford housing in Halifax, took the initiative to purchase land and construct her own off-grid home, as reported by The Globe and Mail.
A historical account of the 1917 Halifax explosion, detailing the collision of a French cargo ship and a Norwegian vessel, and the lasting gratitude for aid received.
Brandon Klayme, who spent 18 months in jail for child luring and possession of child pornography, has been acquitted on all charges on appeal after an investigative mix-up between two nearly identical online usernames.
Halifax police are searching for a man who allegedly yelled racial slurs and threats at a family in a Costco before assaulting another customer, with hate believed to be a motivating factor in the attack.
Lloyds Banking Group has announced that the Halifax brand will be scrapped after 173 years, though the company assures customers that very little will change and it remains committed to the town of Halifax.
Chefs from Toronto and Halifax were honored at the 2026 Best Pizza Awards in Milan, making a prestigious Italian list of the world's best pizza makers.
Portugal played Uzbekistan in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match, with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the lineup. The game drew significant attention for its live coverage and team news, including official line-ups.
Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, and POP Pankki have all confirmed that their online banking services are back up and running after experiencing outages.
The mother of a newborn found deceased in a wooded area of Nova Scotia has died, according to Halifax police. This development follows charges laid against a man and a woman in connection with the infant's death.
A discussion suggests that British banks Halifax and TSB may have outlived their brand-name usefulness. The article explores the rationale for bank consolidation in Britain, focusing on targeting customers for multiple financial products.
Halifax Regional Police say a search is underway in the Clayton Park area of Halifax for a missing newborn baby. Four people are in custody undergoing questioning related to the matter.
Halifax Mayor Andy Filmore stated his office had a 'good laugh' over a new social media advertisement from Regina, Saskatchewan, which playfully targets Halifax residents to encourage them to move.
Lloyds Banking Group is reviewing its branding strategy, which could lead to the disappearance of the 174-year-old Halifax brand from UK high streets as early as July 1.
Documents obtained by CBC News reveal that bouncers at the Halifax Alehouse were instructed to avoid physical contact with patrons prior to a Christmas Eve 2022 incident where one bouncer killed a man.
Due to popular demand, the 'Undertale: The Determination Symphony' orchestral tour has announced four additional shows in the UK, including gigs in Liverpool, Halifax, Grimsby, and Newcastle.
More than 60 victims of sexual abuse by clergy in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth are still awaiting payment from a $10 million settlement approved in November 2022, leading to growing frustration.
Halifax reports a slowdown in the UK housing market, with house prices falling in March, as uncertainty over the Middle East war and rising mortgage rates weigh on demand.
The sinking of HMCS Otter in 1941 near Halifax harbour during World War II is remembered as a dramatic tale of tension and heroics, where 19 people died after the vessel caught fire while patrolling for Nazi subs.
Customers of Lloyds, Bank of Scotland, and Halifax reported a technical glitch where their banking apps displayed transactions belonging to other users, prompting Lloyds Banking Group to confirm an investigation into the issue.
Customers of Lloyds, Bank of Scotland, and Halifax reported a technical glitch where their banking apps displayed transactions and charges belonging to other users.
Following the theft of her wallet at a local café, a Halifax resident fell victim to sophisticated phone scams where criminals posed as bank employees to drain her funds.
Shalu Shajan claims he was targeted in a racist tirade in downtown Halifax, expressing concern that the verbal altercation could have escalated physically.
A man has been charged after making a bomb threat against the US Consulate in Halifax, Canada. Local police responded to the incident and confirmed the arrest.
The Brussels Times website has published multiple articles that appear to be search queries related to buying cocaine and other drugs in various international locations. These articles list specific drug-related search terms and locations, suggesting an unusual publication pattern.
Halifax-raised indie-pop musician Baby Nova, now based in Los Angeles, has released her acclaimed debut album 'Shhugar' and is set to perform on the main stage of a major Canadian music festival.
Croatian public broadcaster HTV will air the acclaimed British series 'Last Tango in Halifax' during the summer, following positive audience reactions to previous summer premieres.
Crews are battling an out-of-control wildfire in the Mooseland Road area of rural Halifax County, Nova Scotia, estimated to be over 300 hectares. Residents are advised to prepare for potential evacuation.
Canadian telecommunications company Rogers has announced the closure of several radio stations across Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, and Kitchener, impacting local broadcasting in these cities.
Lloyds Banking Group has announced that the Halifax brand will be discontinued after 173 years, though the company assures its commitment to the town of Halifax and minimal changes for customers.
Halifax is experiencing a rapid increase in rental prices, outpacing other major Canadian cities and making it one of the most challenging markets for renters, according to new data.
An Indian-origin couple in Canada has been arrested after their missing newborn baby was found dead in Halifax, Nova Scotia, following a search that began on Friday.
Dennis Morgan reportedly shot his wife, Taryn Morgan, before turning the gun on himself following a domestic dispute in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The couple owned the Carsonville Hotel.
Lloyds Banking Group is reportedly considering a major shake-up that could lead to the Halifax brand, established 173 years ago, vanishing from high streets.
Halifax reports that UK house prices fell for a second consecutive month in April, with the annual growth forecast halved as the fallout from the Iran war impacts the housing market.
More than 500,000 Lloyds and Halifax customers may have been impacted by a banking glitch, with over 6,000 individuals having already received payments as a result.
Two individuals have been charged following an incident in Halifax harbour where Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Applin died after being thrown into frigid water when an inflatable boat struck an unlit buoy.
A Nova Scotia judge is set to rule on a proposed $18 million settlement for a class action lawsuit stemming from the 2015 Air Canada crash landing in Halifax, potentially avoiding a lengthy trial.
Florida officers used paddleboards to arrest a fleeing suspect who jumped into the Halifax River. Chase Cruz faces loitering and resisting arrest charges.
Halifax has approved plans to transform the parking lots around Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth into thousands of new housing units, creating a new neighborhood.
A developer in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been ordered by the city council to remove two additional storeys built without permission on a Wyse Road building, a move unprecedented in scale for the city.
Revolut has secured a full banking licence in the UK, allowing it to operate as a fully licensed bank and offer protected accounts, overcoming previous restrictions after a five-year wait.
Tim Houston was booed as he delivered remarks at the African Heritage Month gala in Halifax on Saturday night. Houston's government delivered a budget last week that includes cuts to programs aimed at Black and African Nova Scotian communities.
London Mayor Khan Under Fire As BBC Exposes Scale Of Grooming Gangs
Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News,
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is facing renewed criticism after a major BBC investigation found that vulnerable girls as young as 14 are being lured into forced sex by gangs operating across the capital.
The investigation, based on weeks of reporting and interviews with dozens of people, including five survivors of gang-based violence, concluded that exploitation by organised groups is rife in parts of London.
Some victims told the BBC they were raped by multiple men as “payment” for unpaid drug debts run up by gangs that controlled them. Others said they had been groomed solely for sex. The investigation also found that girls were often drawn into criminal activity such as drug dealing, weapons trading, and phone theft before being sexually exploited.
One Metropolitan Police officer described young girls and women as the “lowest rung” within gang hierarchies, saying they were groomed and exploited “for everything.”
Public debate over grooming gangs in the U.K. has often focused on northern towns such as Rotherham and Rochdale. A government-commissioned report last year found that in Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire, there was evidence of “disproportionate numbers of men from Asian ethnic backgrounds amongst suspects for group-based child sexual exploitation.”
Further investigations have found the same in other towns and cities, including Telford, Oxford, Derby, Birmingham, Halifax, Peterborough, and countless others.
Last year, Khan said there was no “indication of […] grooming gangs” of the type seen in Rotherham operating in London. Following the BBC findings, a spokesperson for the mayor said he wanted to support police to tackle “all child sexual exploitation in the capital, including grooming gangs.”
Survivors told the broadcaster how exploitation often targeted girls from broken homes or troubled backgrounds.
“I didn’t feel like I was groomed or exploited. I didn’t think I was a victim. It’s taken me a while to realise I was used and manipulated,” one victim told the BBC.
Another survivor, Milly, said she was 15 when she was passed between different men.
“I was getting passed around different men every night – sometimes 10 or 15 a month,” she said, describing how she was plied with drink and drugs before being taken into bedrooms by different men.
“I don’t remember their names really. It sounds horrible, but I just know they were Asian. Sometimes they just said, ‘Oh, you’re a nice, young White girl,'” she added.
A third victim, Ruth, said: “They didn’t want anything but sex. I was low and they gave me expensive things so I felt wanted and then slept with them. It felt like I had multiple boyfriends giving me attention.”
Detective Sergeant John Knox, head of the Metropolitan Police child exploitation team in Lambeth and Southwark, said girls inside gangs “cannot say no to sex.”
“Within that gang world, the girls are at the lowest rung and they have to do as they’re told. And that includes sexually,” he said, adding that if a girl cannot refuse, “she’s being raped and that’s how we look at it as the police.”
Knox estimates at least 60 children in his south London area are currently being exploited by gangs, some as young as 13.
The BBC findings prompted sharp criticism from political opponents.
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January 29, 2026
Susan Hall, leader of the Conservatives in the London Assembly, said the report was “shocking” and accused the mayor of dismissing concerns.
Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy wrote that the mayor had claimed there were no rape gangs in London and that “everyone knew that was nonsense.”
Last month, Hall pressed the mayor on whether grooming gangs were operating in London and called for funding for a dedicated inquiry. She accused Khan of previously dismissing her concerns, telling him, “I asked if we had grooming gangs in London. You dismissed my question by saying you didn’t know what I meant. I have to tell you, the rape victims knew exactly what I was talking about.”
Hall urged the mayor to apologize to victims who, she said, felt their experiences had been downplayed.
Khan refused to concede the point, replying during the exchange that the issue was too serious to “play party politics.”
Previously, he argued that the “specific type of systemic cases” seen in some northern towns were not the same as the more “complex” patterns of exploitation in London, refusing to acknowledge that the phenomenon of Asian grooming gangs raping White girls as seen across many U.K. cities was not prevalent on the London scene.
In October, the Metropolitan Police announced it will re-examine at least 1,200 child sexual exploitation cases following a national review, and previously confirmed it was reviewing 9,000 cases spanning 15 years.
An independent inquiry into grooming gangs chaired by Baroness Longfield is expected to begin later this year, with the Home Office stating it will have full powers to compel evidence and conduct local investigations.
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