Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed its plan to scrap the Halifax brand, which has been in existence for 173 years.

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'.

Two individuals are facing charges following the discovery of a deceased newborn in a wooded area near Halifax, prompting a police investigation.

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.

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.

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.

Devices that look for weapons or items that could be used as a weapon were installed at the Halifax Infirmary following a stabbing last year.

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.

Happy Belly Food Group's Rosie's Burgers brand has announced the grand opening of its newest restaurant location in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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.

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.

Two women who were sexually abused at Skircoat Lodge in Halifax in the 1990s tell their stories.

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.

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.

Architect Omar Gandhi, originally from Toronto, shares his guide to Nova Scotia, explaining why he chose to make Halifax his home.

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.

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.

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.

The family of the late Gursimran Kaur, 19, is ‘not satisfied’ with the lack of concrete information about how she died

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.

John Risley's 11,000-square-foot residence in Halifax has four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, an elevator and overlooks the Northwest Arm

A Grade 9 student was violently attacked by two masked intruders at a Halifax-area high school, prompting concerns about school safety and security.

Two women have come forward to share their experiences of sexual abuse at Skircoat Lodge, a children's home in Halifax, during the 1990s.

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.

Halifax has announced the signing of Connor Douglas, a winger who previously played for Leeds United, to bolster their squad.

Erin Morice of Halifax Public Libraries provided recommendations for the best fictional book dads in celebration of Father's Day.

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.

Users of banking apps for Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland have reported a widespread outage, affecting their ability to access services.

An Indian-origin couple has been charged in Canada after the remains of a baby were discovered in the woods of Halifax.

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 has declined to comment on recent rumors suggesting a potential phase-out of its Halifax brand.

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.

Among the incidents the student encountered are swastika graffiti in the bathroom, having classmates Seig Heiling at him, and calling him 'Jewseph'

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. BREAKING: Susan Hall lashes out at Sadiq Khan over his reluctance to launch a grooming gangs inquiry 🔴#dailyexpress #sadiqkhan #groominggangs pic.twitter.com/YryxmEIN5X 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. Read more here... Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:00