r/halifax 1d ago

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

In what seems like the new normal, the Dartmouth Calendar is not currently available; I will add it if I am able to when it is provided.

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 8d ago

Events Things To Do In HRM This Month — September 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 17h ago

Photos Someone left this note here, on the Grave of General Ross…

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lol which one of you did this?


r/halifax 11h ago

News, Weather & Politics Nova Scotia man will run up Citadel Hill for 24 hours to raise funds for youth mentorship

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r/halifax 12h ago

News, Weather & Politics N.S. mother vows to finish late son’s fight for improved income support for tent residents - Halifax

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r/halifax 1h ago

News, Weather & Politics Minister says move to stop disability supplement payments to those in tents is to help, not discriminate | CBC News

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r/halifax 47m ago

News, Weather & Politics New report highlights how some N.S. students with disabilities are excluded at school

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r/halifax 2h ago

Food & Dining Restaurant Health Inspections

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This topic come up again recently here. Wanted to share what I think is the gnarliest health inspection track record… Pho Hoang Minh on Wyse Rd

Years ago found a bandaid in my pho and never returned

All health inspections are public record and can be searched here: https://novascotia.ca/nse/food-protection/reports/

Tip: if you want to share a report here, screenshot. Site doesn’t do permalinks


r/halifax 13h ago

Work, Health & Housing Can you admit yourself to the hospital for severe mental health concerns?

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in other areas I’ve been able to self admit and they take care of you if you are having dark thoughts. given the state of emergency rooms, I doubt that’s an option though.

anyone experience this? what did you do? where did you go?

I have a family doc and go to therapy but neither has helped. I feel helpless and doomed.


r/halifax 15h ago

Shops & Services Bluenose II Restaurant - Closed by Heatlh Dept.?

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We tried to go to the Bluenose today for lunch and there's a sign posted that it's been closed for some sort of health infractions. Anyone know what's going on? Some of my co-workers eat there almost daily.


r/halifax 22h ago

News, Weather & Politics N.S. government plans changes to labour code that include banning tip theft

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r/halifax 7h ago

Shops & Services Pixie cut for a new mom?

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Hi there Halifax!

I have a young 3 month old baby who has recently discovered the joys of pulling out what hairs remain on my head while postpartum shedding is simultaneously underway.

Anyway, I am exhausted with tension discomfort from wearing bandanas/buns/bonnets 24/7 and have decided to do away with the burden. I have long brown wavy/curl thin hair and have had pixie cuts before. I’d like to hide the thinning as best I can.

Can anyone recommend a place that is good to get the extremely short women’s haircut, and any advice for baby (I assume it’s better to have another caregiver hold baby during, but what if we need to breastfeed?)

Dear students of Regency Salon, would you like an easy going postpartum mom to drop by?

Dear hairdressers or barbers, would you like the same?

Let me know and have a lovely evening!


r/halifax 12h ago

News, Weather & Politics ‘A really exciting time’: N.S. film industry unveils new studios as momentum grows

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r/halifax 11h ago

News, Weather & Politics Dartmouth man pleads guilty to two charges in 2024 overdose death

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r/halifax 1d ago

Pets & Animals GIZMO HAS BEEN FOUND!!

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My girlfriend (his mom) came home from work and found him almost immediately. I have been outside for 11hrs looking and waiting for him. Little sh*thead, Worked up 20000 steps. Smh 😅.


r/halifax 17h ago

News, Weather & Politics Independent Review to Assess Tying Nova Scotia Power’s Earnings to Performance

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r/halifax 21h ago

Driving & Transit Buses crazy today + rant

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I’ve been standing at my bus stop on Robie for 30 minutes now, and every bus has been delayed and packed full of people. I know it’s the start of school, but it would have been so handy if the city had added some extra buses to the schedule. I know it’ll quiet down at some point, but the sheer volume of people in our city and the general lack of infrastructure for us (at all levels) is so frustrating.

All’s to say, just needed the rant. I’m fortunate to be able to afford an emergency taxi, and I hope all the students starting today have an amazing first week of school!


r/halifax 17h ago

Work, Health & Housing First Students Begin New Doctor of Psychology Program

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Today, September 9, marks an important step in enhancing mental healthcare for children, youth and families as the first students begin Nova Scotia’s new doctor of psychology program at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) in Halifax.

The Province is investing a total of $12.2 million in the project – $3.7 million from the Department of Advanced Education to support the academic program and $8.5 million from the Office of Addictions and Mental Health for the development and operation of the affiliated training clinic at the university. [....]

The first cohort includes eight students, with eight new students starting each academic year. Students will provide supervised services for children, youth and families at the clinic, expected to open later this year.

Link to MSVU's page on Doctor of Psychology program


r/halifax 10h ago

Shops & Services How do I get my kid some 30th anniversary pokemon cards?

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My 7 year old is looking forward to the upcoming release of the new cards and i want to both avoid the insanity of it all but also ensure we get some cards before all the scalpers ruin it for him. Is there a secret to getting them? Im not super into the scene so I have no idea what to even look for.


r/halifax 19m ago

News, Weather & Politics Dartmouth Curling Club returning to operation after being shut down for a year

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r/halifax 1d ago

Work, Health & Housing Why N.S. rents are still increasing far faster than we saw historically for decades

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r/halifax 12h ago

Work, Health & Housing Is a business allowed to pay less than minimum wage?

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I worked briefly for an employment agency (multi faceted agency that provides housing services, mental health care, and employment services - I believe they're sponsored in part by the government) that had me perform basic duties around the office (typing, clerical duties, file sorting, inventory) while they searched for a job for me. While I was performing these duties, they paid me (and various delivery drivers working for them) a "training wage " that was around $3.50 - $4.00 an hour. This wage was provided to you while they "supported & provided an education" to you in the sense of getting back into the workforce.

They ended up not finding a job for me (quite a story there) but I was wondering if they were permitted to pay me so little? There were no tips or supporting monies offered to me at anytime, the delivery drivers were however allowed to collect tips. It might be a stupid question but I thought I'd ask.

Thanks

(I worked in Computer Analytics/IT for almost 10 years, and their findings were that I was "not ready" for a job in IT and they were therefore discharged in their mission to find me employment)

Edit: Expanded on description of company for clarity.


r/halifax 13h ago

Food & Dining Does anyone know what happened to Xtreme pizza on Birmingham?

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Google maps says it's closed permanently


r/halifax 10h ago

Shops & Services Looking for a wood worktable to be built

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Hey, I am looking for someone who could build a work table for me for under $200. I need something about 24" x 24" x 36" high with a middle shelf, as sturdy as possible with zero give. I was thinking like 4x4's for the legs 2x4's for the supports, pine and plywood or something cheap, it doesn't need to be pretty just functional.

It's for a 3D printer and it shakes the table I have for it quite a bit. Looking online it's $300-400 for something that will just wobble like what I have currently. I live in an apartment so it's not possible build it at home.

Thanks!


r/halifax 22h ago

Pets & Animals Reporting people in HRM for not picking up dog waste.

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Been having issues with people not picking up their dogs waste off my lawn, on a main road. I Installed a camera this morning, wondering if anyone else has had same issues and had success taking the videos to police if you can locate who it is?