Halifax Stanfield Airport has launched three new accessibility programs, the Sunflower Program, the Aira App, and Hearing Loops, to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all travelers.
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Edelweiss Air, a Swiss leisure carrier, is expanding its long-haul network with the addition of two new routes to North America in the summer of 2025. The airline will launch flights connecting Zurich with Seattle and Halifax, aiming to meet growing passenger demand and strengthen its transatlantic presence.
Halifax is planning to open more designated sites for people experiencing homelessness as the number of unhoused individuals continues to grow and encampments become more crowded. The municipality’s director of housing and homelessness, Max Chauvin, said there are between 60 and 70 people sleeping rough in the city. The report described designated encampments as a temporary “necessity” but cautioned they are not a solution. It noted encampments are often unsafe for people living in them and become issues for the surrounding community. No specific locations for the new sites were identified in the report.
The Muslim community in Halifax is in mourning and expressing outrage following the tragic homicide of 16-year-old Ahmad Al Marrach. The young boy, who came to Canada from Syria as a refugee eight years ago, was found injured and later died in hospital on Monday. No charges have been laid, and the investigation is ongoing.
Halifax Regional Police have released two young individuals without pressing charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Ahmad Maher Al Marrach. The incident occurred in a parking lot at the Halifax Shopping Centre on Monday evening. Al Marrach was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Police have stated that they believe the attack was not a random occurrence and are continuing their investigation. They are urging the public to exercise caution in sharing information and videos about the incident to maintain the integrity of the investigation and respect the victim’s family.
Ahmad Maher Al Marrach was identified as the victim of the fatal incident that occurred outside a Halifax mall on Monday. Police were alerted to the parking lot adjacent to the Halifax Shopping Centre at around 5 p.m., where they discovered the injured teen. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. Halifax Regional Police detained two juveniles from a Halifax Transit bus near North Street approximately 20 minutes after the initial call, but neither has been charged. The cause of Al Marrach’s death remains undisclosed. In a show of support, Halifax Mayor Mike Savage observed a moment of silence at the start of the regional council meeting on Tuesday, expressing condolences to the victim’s family. Authorities urge individuals with any information or relevant video footage to contact them at 902-490-5020.
Halifax Regional Police are investigating a homicide after an injured youth was found at a Halifax Shopping Centre parking lot and later died in hospital on Monday. Police arrested two suspects in the area of North St in Halifax following the incident.