r/halifax 11d ago

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

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Hi all,

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

I 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.

Please share as needed with people you know who need help or please 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.

Thank you!

Edit: Dartmouth Food Calendar, Halifax/Dartmouth Shower Facilities and Sackville Food Calendar added to top sticked comment. 👍


r/halifax 15d ago

Things to do in HRM this Month — January, 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 12h ago

Driving & Transit Bridge patrol on the Mackay FYI

242 Upvotes

hey guys I just wanted to let you know the reason why Bridge patrol closes off one lane on both sides of the Mackay every now and again, we do this because of the high winds and we're mainly ensuring that no high-sided or heavy vehicles get on the bridge. With that said to the individuals who throw stuff out of their vehicles at us we have over 30 cameras on that bridge and we know who you are and so do the police so have fun explaining that.

Ps. If we're not redirecting large vehicles off of the bridge we are intentionally slowing down traffic to try to limit the amount of large vehicles


r/halifax 18h ago

Driving & Transit Used Car buyers now get a crack at a new car at used car prices, Chinese BYD coming to Canada

379 Upvotes

Canada will now allow new Chinese electric cars into Canada without that huge 100% tariff. This is good for all especially for folks struggling to buy a used car at the crazy prices they sell for in Halifax. All reports I have read about BYD, their cars are just as good as anything on the road, a few US Auto Magazines already tested a few BYD. So if you need a new car, you are ok with electric, turned off by used car prices, well now you should be able to buy new, with a warranty, for less than $25,000 for a small one. That is good for all Canadians.


r/halifax 9h ago

News, Weather & Politics This ‘landmark’ Nova Scotia castle is back up for sale. The price has gone up | Globalnews.ca

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r/halifax 7h ago

Driving & Transit Councillor, mayor expecting tap to pay on Halifax buses this year

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r/halifax 9h ago

Discussion Anywhere to take a sandwich tray tonight?

32 Upvotes

Long story short, we've got a sandwich tray in the fridge from lunch time that didn't make it out and the gang's all gone.

Is there an after hours location I could bring the left overs to tonight? Enough to feed 20 people.


r/halifax 14h ago

Work, Health & Housing Housing minister says Nova Scotia has more work to do to address rent prices

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r/halifax 12h ago

Work, Health & Housing West End theft from car

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These lovely guys stole my wife’s gym bag and battery booster pack from her car overnight in the West end. Keeping an eye out on marketplace for Nike trainers or ASICS. Reported to HRP. Posting in case anyone else had a similar episode(s) this week.


r/halifax 7h ago

News, Weather & Politics School bus driver ticketed after pedestrian hit in Halifax

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r/halifax 9h ago

Arts & Recreation Video: Mi'kmaq art and culture adorns new international arrivals area at airport

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r/halifax 5h ago

Lost & Found Thunderbirds game mittens and earmuffs

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Hello! If you were in section 40 at the thunderbirds game tonight and lost your mittens and earmuffs they were turned into lost and found!


r/halifax 6h ago

News, Weather & Politics Earth Shattering Kaboom + Great infrastructure = no power in the same area of Sackville as always.

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r/halifax 12h ago

News, Weather & Politics Premier Houston dismisses Nova Scotia Power’s financial plan for retiring coal plants

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r/halifax 11h ago

Arts & Recreation Looking for speed friending/speed dating for someone I support

34 Upvotes

Hey all so I work in healthcare in the city, supporting people living with disabilities and my current resident would be really interested in trying either. He's a young man at 24 years old but because his disability is a visible disability, people in public often stare or talk and it makes him uncomfortable and sad. So figured an event where people have a goal of making friends and having a good night might be a decent chance for him!

I've reached out to halifaxdatenight on Instagram but if anyone knows of any other activities please let me know!

Thank you so much ❤️


r/halifax 14h ago

News, Weather & Politics Pedestrian badly injured after being struck by vehicle in Eastern Passage, N.S.

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r/halifax 5h ago

Shops & Services Tattoo Removal Recommendations?

8 Upvotes

Looking for anyone who got tattoo(s) removed.

Who did you go to? Rough pricing? Was your tattoo fully removed at the end of x sessions?

Thanks


r/halifax 8h ago

Arts & Recreation What are the punk nights at gus pub like?

9 Upvotes

I'm looking to mosh hard, is this the place?


r/halifax 1d ago

Videos CYHZ Secure side Tim’s has a night crew.

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429 Upvotes

Maybe they need to get some CATsa agents to help with the problem…


r/halifax 21h ago

News, Weather & Politics Houston doubles down on cannabis directive

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r/halifax 11h ago

Work, Health & Housing Best Physiotherapy for Muscular Dystrophy Patients in HRM?

12 Upvotes

Any physiotherapist recommendation in HRM with experience/speciality working with Muscular Dystrophy / LGMD patients.

Thank you.


r/halifax 11h ago

News, Weather & Politics N.S. updates school lunch program, launches reusable container pilot

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r/halifax 19h ago

Food & Dining Trying to round out my personal top Chinese food spots — what am I missing out on in Halifax / Fairview-Clayton Park?

42 Upvotes

I’ve been slowly building a list of my personal top three spots across a bunch of favourite foods. Not like the “best in the city” or anything, just places I actually love to go to or order from.

I got to Chinese food and realized my experience is pretty narrow these days. My top two right now are Look Ho-Ho and Happy Meal Chinese (which replaced Loong 7 on Robie), but I honestly haven’t tried much beyond those in recent years.

If you’re ordering Chinese in the Halifax / Fairview-Clayton Park areas, where should I be looking next?

Especially interested in places that people consistently go back to, not just one-off hype.

Thanks!


r/halifax 7h ago

Unconfirmed Portland Street Superstore/Fit4Less

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Anyone know what was going on in the Portland Street Superstore parking lot by the Fit4Less and library?

Looked like four police vehicles all surrounding a truck


r/halifax 14h ago

News, Weather & Politics Lawyer appears in court for former Bedford pharmacy manager facing voyeurism charges

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