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‘Celebrating creativity': Halifax Mural Festival brings pop of colour to the city

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08-07-2025

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‘Celebrating creativity': Halifax Mural Festival brings pop of colour to the city

A mural on Quinpool Road in Halifax, N.S., is pictured. (Source: Facebook / Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association) The Halifax Mural Festival is once again bringing a pop of colour to the city. The festival, which began in 2022, transforms Quinpool Road into an open-air gallery each year. 'This year, the festival expands on an already impressive legacy of nearly 40 murals along Quinpool Road,' reads a news release from the Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association. The association is encouraging people to stop by and watch the artists in action as they create their works of art. 'I look forward to this event each year,' says Karla Nicholson, executive director of the Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association. 'The Halifax Mural Festival not only beautifies Quinpool, it brings the community together to celebrate the power of art in public spaces.' Mural locations include Freeman's Little New York, Gaudet Optical, Organic Earth Market, and the West End Baptist Church. The association calls the festival a celebration of creativity, public art and neighbourhood pride. The festival culminates with The Big Reveal Day on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., when festivalgoers can enjoy family-friendly entertainment such as face-painting, balloon twisting, and street activations by participating businesses. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page

Halifax man to be sentenced for killing mother in ‘fit of rage' last year

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02-07-2025

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Halifax man to be sentenced for killing mother in ‘fit of rage' last year

A 41-year-old Halifax man is set to be sentenced Wednesday for killing his mother in a 'fit of rage' in October 2024. Jonathan William Pinsky pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on April 7. Quingate Place Quingate Place in Halifax is pictured on Oct. 11, 2024. (CTV Atlantic/Mike Lamb) Police were conducting a wellness check when they found the body of his mother, 71-year-old Delina Pinsky, in an apartment in the Quinpool Road area of Halifax on Oct. 10, 2024. According to an agreed statement of facts, Pinsky admitted to punching, kicking and stabbing his mother in the neck in a 'fit of rage' on Oct. 1 after she told him to leave the apartment for good following a disagreement. Pinsky told police he thought his mother was angry with him because she had to 'yell to get his attention to turn on the subtitles on her DVD' she was watching. According to the statement, Pinsky also 'briefly' attempted to smother her with pillows but it 'didn't work.' After she died, he covered his mother with a blanket and left the premises. Jonathan William Pinsky Jonathan William Pinsky, 41, is pictured. (Halifax Regional Police) Halifax Regional Police said they were looking for Pinsky, whom they called a 'person of interest' in the case. The court heard that a co-worker saw Pinsky on Oct. 11 and reported his whereabouts to police. He was arrested later that day and charged with second-degree murder in his mother's death. Pinsky has been in custody since his arrest. Second-degree murder carries an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole for 10 years. Delina Pinsky Delina "Lana" Pinsky is pictured in this photo taken from her obituary. (We Remember/ According to Delina 'Lana' Pinsky's obituary, she was the reading support coordinator at the North End Public Library, which was her 'true passion.' 'For over three decades, Lana devoted herself to connecting children with free tutors and mentors, ensuring every young learner had a chance to thrive,' reads the obituary. 'Her unwavering commitment touched countless lives, leaving a legacy of hope and opportunity that will endure for generations.' With files from The Canadian Press For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page

Two-vehicle crash closes part of Quinpool Road in Halifax

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11-06-2025

Automotive
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Two-vehicle crash closes part of Quinpool Road in Halifax

A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon closed part of Quinpool Road. (CTV Atlantic/Mike Lamb) Halifax police are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the 6400 block of Quinpool Road Wednesday afternoon. Quinpool Road between Elm Street and Oxford Street is closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Quinpool Road crash A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon closed part of Quinpool Road. (CTV Atlantic/Mike Lamb) The same intersection saw a three-car collision last month. Police are asking the public to avoid the area and to take alternate routes to avoid delays. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page