Nicole Munro
@nicolemunro.bsky.social
Journalist | Deputy managing editor, The Chronicle Herald.
📍Halifax, N.S.
📍Halifax, N.S.
A behind-the-scenes look at the new IWK emergency department, expected to open in spring 2027. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
New IWK pediatric emergency room, triple in size, should decrease wait times and improve patient care
The new space will be 32,000 square feet, including new X-ray and CT scanners and a rooftop playground.
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October 6, 2026 at 10:51 AM
A behind-the-scenes look at the new IWK emergency department, expected to open in spring 2027. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
On Tuesday, Patrick Doyle was doing things to bring awareness to pedestrian safety. On Wednesday, he was hit by a driver. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Community supports Bedford's Patrick Doyle, walking advocate injured after being struck by a car
The Bedford community has rallied around beloved resident Patrick Doyle, who has championed many causes with his awareness walks.
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October 1, 2026 at 4:46 PM
On Tuesday, Patrick Doyle was doing things to bring awareness to pedestrian safety. On Wednesday, he was hit by a driver. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Waiting on the Need a Family Practice Registry for a family doctor? So were these people, but they found one another way. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
The registry had them waiting. These Nova Scotians found a family doctor another way
Over 52,000 Nova Scotians are currently on a wait list to be connected with a family doctor.
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October 1, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Waiting on the Need a Family Practice Registry for a family doctor? So were these people, but they found one another way. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Another reminder that student journalists are important. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/n...
September 30, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Another reminder that student journalists are important. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/n...
With the evolving Cornell University story, I have been reflecting on my fourth and final year at St. Thomas University in 2015 in Fredericton.
One of my professors, Jan Wong, wanted some of our class to work on an investigative series on rape on campus.
One of my professors, Jan Wong, wanted some of our class to work on an investigative series on rape on campus.
September 30, 2026 at 2:03 AM
With the evolving Cornell University story, I have been reflecting on my fourth and final year at St. Thomas University in 2015 in Fredericton.
One of my professors, Jan Wong, wanted some of our class to work on an investigative series on rape on campus.
One of my professors, Jan Wong, wanted some of our class to work on an investigative series on rape on campus.
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Confirmed this morning: HRM staff have been involved with Mayor Andy Fillmore's discussions with the Department of National Defence.
But, as per a spokesperson, "no formal negotiations have taken place."
But, as per a spokesperson, "no formal negotiations have taken place."
New: The chair of the Halifax Forum Community Association is questioning a new cost update — which he has yet to see — which caused HRM to pause the project's demolition application and a community session.
The mayor soft-launching an alternative to the Forum the next day didn't help.
The mayor soft-launching an alternative to the Forum the next day didn't help.
Councillor, community association in 'disbelief' after Halifax Forum demolition paused 'out of left field'
A late announcement last week pausing the Halifax Forum’s demolition application has left stakeholders shocked.
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September 29, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Confirmed this morning: HRM staff have been involved with Mayor Andy Fillmore's discussions with the Department of National Defence.
But, as per a spokesperson, "no formal negotiations have taken place."
But, as per a spokesperson, "no formal negotiations have taken place."
If this is you, please send me a DM!
Story callout: Did you find a family doctor in Nova Scotia in an alternative way other than the Need a Family Practice Registry? We want to hear from you.
September 28, 2026 at 2:47 PM
If this is you, please send me a DM!
Quite the morning over here for stories from @thechronicleherald.bsky.social newsroom.
Starting with this story from Aaron Beswick, who reports funding for the New Glasgow homeless shelter was cut a day after it refused to kick out a resident: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Starting with this story from Aaron Beswick, who reports funding for the New Glasgow homeless shelter was cut a day after it refused to kick out a resident: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
New Glasgow homeless shelter claims funding cut a day after it refused to kick out resident who committed crime against 'influential family in Pictou County'
The executive director of a New Glasgow homeless shelter says her funding was cut a day after refusing a provincial government demand to kick out a man who’d served time for a crime against a prominen...
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September 24, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Quite the morning over here for stories from @thechronicleherald.bsky.social newsroom.
Starting with this story from Aaron Beswick, who reports funding for the New Glasgow homeless shelter was cut a day after it refused to kick out a resident: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Starting with this story from Aaron Beswick, who reports funding for the New Glasgow homeless shelter was cut a day after it refused to kick out a resident: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
This is a great short doc. that shows what it's like to grow up as a restaurant kid. www.nfb.ca/film/restaur...
Fun fact: My grandparents are the Chows who opened the Chow Family in Truro. My first job was making egg rolls with my great-grandmother when I was 11.
Fun fact: My grandparents are the Chows who opened the Chow Family in Truro. My first job was making egg rolls with my great-grandmother when I was 11.
Restaurant Kids
For many children of Halifax’s Chinese restaurateurs, the family restaurant was more than a business. It was a second home, a classroom and a workplace. Through intimate conversations …
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September 18, 2026 at 1:48 PM
This is a great short doc. that shows what it's like to grow up as a restaurant kid. www.nfb.ca/film/restaur...
Fun fact: My grandparents are the Chows who opened the Chow Family in Truro. My first job was making egg rolls with my great-grandmother when I was 11.
Fun fact: My grandparents are the Chows who opened the Chow Family in Truro. My first job was making egg rolls with my great-grandmother when I was 11.
The latest in this case: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Halifax woman accused of disposing newborn baby’s body granted bail after nearly four months in custody
A Halifax woman accused of disposing of a newborn baby's body has been granted bail with the consent of the Crown after spending almost four months in custody.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
The latest in this case: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
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Halifax Wanderers FC offers to pay $100 million to build a permanent stadium in downtown land-lease agreement www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Halifax Wanderers FC offers to pay $100 million to build a permanent stadium in downtown land-lease agreement
Halifax Wanderers president Derek Martin is offering to pay $100 million to build and manage a permanent stadium at the Wanderers Grounds.
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September 15, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Halifax Wanderers FC offers to pay $100 million to build a permanent stadium in downtown land-lease agreement www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Bradley Lowe's fight continues. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
'Finish what he started': mother of Bradley Lowe pushes for changes to income assistance in Nova Scotia
Jackie Lowe said the new regulations took away hope following the positive court ruling in her son Bradley's case.
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September 10, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Bradley Lowe's fight continues. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
I can barely walk up the hill from the waterfront, let alone run a loop from the Halifax Ferry Terminal to Citadel Hill for 24 hours straight. Holy smokes. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Nova Scotia man will run up Citadel Hill for 24 hours to raise funds for youth mentorship
The run has already raised almost $50,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Halifax.
www.saltwire.com
September 9, 2026 at 10:50 AM
I can barely walk up the hill from the waterfront, let alone run a loop from the Halifax Ferry Terminal to Citadel Hill for 24 hours straight. Holy smokes. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Our provincial politics reporter Ally Bowes is already off and running on Day 1 of the fall sitting. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Nova Scotia proposes changes to overtime threshold and establishes tip protection
Proposed change would lower overtime threshold from 48 to 44 hours, create new tip rules to go in place April 1
www.saltwire.com
September 8, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Our provincial politics reporter Ally Bowes is already off and running on Day 1 of the fall sitting. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
So you're saying it's not a great weekend to attend an outdoor wedding? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Expect a dry first day of school in Nova Scotia, but heavy rain will spoil much of Labour Day weekend
Significant rainfall coming to the region isn't expected to spoil the first day of school in Nova Scotia on Thursday. However, it will dampen plans heading into the Labour Day weekend, said a leading ...
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September 2, 2026 at 5:48 PM
So you're saying it's not a great weekend to attend an outdoor wedding? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
It's almost that time of year. Our reporter Emma Breton lays out a good guide on what tenants need to know: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Renting in Halifax? What tenants need to know about leases, rent and evictions
Dalhousie Legal Aid expert says the key is knowing your rights as a tenant.
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August 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM
It's almost that time of year. Our reporter Emma Breton lays out a good guide on what tenants need to know: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
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Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby stops for a photo with some eager young fans following a summer workout at a Bedford rink on Thursday.
📸: @timbophoto.bsky.social
📸: @timbophoto.bsky.social
August 20, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby stops for a photo with some eager young fans following a summer workout at a Bedford rink on Thursday.
📸: @timbophoto.bsky.social
📸: @timbophoto.bsky.social
Curious to see who will buy U.S. alcohol when/if it's returned to shelves here. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Nova Scotia willing to put American alcohol back on shelves if new trade deal goes through, Houston says
The prime minister has asked provinces who have pulled American booze to start selling it again if a new trade deal is approved.
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August 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Curious to see who will buy U.S. alcohol when/if it's returned to shelves here. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Another charge in the U.S. consulate bomb threat case: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
New federal charge laid against Halifax man in U.S. consulate bomb threat case
Police have laid a new charge in the investigation into a bomb threat that closed several streets in downtown Halifax on Aug. 10.
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August 19, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Another charge in the U.S. consulate bomb threat case: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
This entire story. No thanks. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Peeping drone: Halifax woman shocked by device watching her through bedroom window
A Halifax woman says a drone spent more than half a minute with its camera focused into her seventh-floor bedroom before it flew away
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August 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
This entire story. No thanks. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
What a really well-written piece (and a wild dispute).
New cottage neighbours arrived. Then they closed the only road. ottawacitizen.com/feature/new-...
August 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
What a really well-written piece (and a wild dispute).
FYI Dartmouth folks: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Man taken to hospital following shooting at Dartmouth homeless encampment
Halifax Regional Police are investigating a shooting at the homeless encampment in Dartmouth on Wednesday afternoon.
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August 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
FYI Dartmouth folks: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
The latest on the bomb threat in downtown Halifax: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Man, 54, charged in downtown Halifax bomb threat
Police have laid charges against Ali Assakereh in connection with a bomb threat that closed several downtown streets Monday.
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August 11, 2026 at 1:43 PM
The latest on the bomb threat in downtown Halifax: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Can there be a more calming sound for alerts that end alerts? Good gravy.
August 10, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Can there be a more calming sound for alerts that end alerts? Good gravy.
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Police tape has been removed and people are allowed to go back downtown. Told a media release is coming soon.
August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Police tape has been removed and people are allowed to go back downtown. Told a media release is coming soon.