Nicole Munro
@nicolemunro.bsky.social
Journalist | Assistant manager editor, The Chronicle Herald.
📍Halifax, N.S.
📍Halifax, N.S.
Robots! Cool. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
New robot at Halifax hospital brings Nova Scotia surgical firsts
Surgeons say da Vinci Xi allows procedures through much smaller incisions
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February 5, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Robots! Cool. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Halifax Transit has been pretty good to me lately. Hope it stays that way 🤞 www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Halifax Transit is improving, but still underperforming. Are its scheduled times even realistic?
Staffing, traffic and outdated schedules could be contributing to transit headaches.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Halifax Transit has been pretty good to me lately. Hope it stays that way 🤞 www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
So what you're saying is I need to get out to Wentworth ASAP? Got it. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Snowstorms, Arctic air, American aggression boost ski hill business in Nova Scotia
People are flocking to Nova Scotia's ski hills this season thanks to the cold and snow so far this winter
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February 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
So what you're saying is I need to get out to Wentworth ASAP? Got it. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
There's enough going on right now. The last thing we need to think about is that ticks are probably still thriving. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Deep cold and hot fire: Don't expect the past year to have a major impact on Nova Scotia tick populations
While temperatures have been low the past week and wildfires last year were significant, the impacts on tick populations may not be large
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February 2, 2026 at 3:55 PM
There's enough going on right now. The last thing we need to think about is that ticks are probably still thriving. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Mm hmm. Bruce does it again. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Bruce MacKinnon: Wrong kind of ICE at the Winter Olympics
Bruce MacKinnon's cartoon for The Chronicle Herald
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January 29, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Mm hmm. Bruce does it again. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Did removing the tolls really help traffic congestion in the city? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Life after tolls: What really happened to Halifax bridge traffic?
How Halifax Works considers if traffic congestion is worth the trade-off for toll-free bridges
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January 28, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Did removing the tolls really help traffic congestion in the city? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Brother, what is going on? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Strippers returning to Kentville? Facebook page creates buzz, but some view it as fake group
While a Facebook says construction is underway, the town's bylaws don't allow for adult entertainment companies in the town.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Brother, what is going on? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
A good question... Since we buy power from our neighbours, what happens if we all enter the winter peak at the same time? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Wind turbines failed Nova Scotia during the weekend cold snap; what that means for the grid our reliance on electricity grows
When the mercury plummeted over the weekend and Nova Scotians needed electricity the most, wind generation dropped out.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:28 PM
A good question... Since we buy power from our neighbours, what happens if we all enter the winter peak at the same time? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
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Do you find parking downtown frustrating or a breeze?We're looking at the changes in downtown parking for a story and we'd like to hear from you.
Email your experiences about finding on-street parking downtown (Halifax or Dartmouth) to Jen Taplin at jtaplin@postmedia.com.
Email your experiences about finding on-street parking downtown (Halifax or Dartmouth) to Jen Taplin at jtaplin@postmedia.com.
January 27, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Do you find parking downtown frustrating or a breeze?We're looking at the changes in downtown parking for a story and we'd like to hear from you.
Email your experiences about finding on-street parking downtown (Halifax or Dartmouth) to Jen Taplin at jtaplin@postmedia.com.
Email your experiences about finding on-street parking downtown (Halifax or Dartmouth) to Jen Taplin at jtaplin@postmedia.com.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Oh. my. GOD.
Leafs HC Craig Berube had an accident in the gym, leaving him with discolouring in his face and a massive gash across his head. 🤕
January 23, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Oh. my. GOD.
The latest from our How Halifax Works series: Inside Halifax snow clearing: A clear plan, but uneven results www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Inside Halifax snow clearing: A clear plan, but uneven results
Auditor general report finds monitoring failures, while crews face ice and blocked streets.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The latest from our How Halifax Works series: Inside Halifax snow clearing: A clear plan, but uneven results www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
I know people have thoughts when it comes to Halifax Transit. Reach out to our reporter Ally Bowes!
For our How Halifax Works series, the Chronicle Herald is looking at Halifax Transit.
We want to hear from you: Is the bus schedule reliable? How does it affect your commute? What changes do you want to see when it comes to Halifax Transit?
Email our reporter Ally Bowes at abowes@postmedia.com.
We want to hear from you: Is the bus schedule reliable? How does it affect your commute? What changes do you want to see when it comes to Halifax Transit?
Email our reporter Ally Bowes at abowes@postmedia.com.
January 20, 2026 at 12:03 PM
I know people have thoughts when it comes to Halifax Transit. Reach out to our reporter Ally Bowes!
A good reminder ❄️♥️
Be careful with that shovel: heart attacks and back injuries just some of the risks associated with scooping wet snow www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Be careful with that shovel: heart attacks and back injuries just some of the risks associated with scooping wet snow
Cardiac events, back injuries, joint issues all risks when it comes to clearing wet snow from the driveway, steps or walk
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January 19, 2026 at 5:38 PM
A good reminder ❄️♥️
Reposted by Nicole Munro
EXCLUSIVE: 'I had to run for my life.' Nova Scotia mass killer's partner on her night of terror
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EXCLUSIVE: 'I had to run for my life.' Nova Scotia mass killer's partner on her night of terror
Beaten and handcuffed by Gabriel Wortman, Lisa Banfield describes escaping into the bush. Her partner's April 2020 rampage killed 22 people.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:54 PM
EXCLUSIVE: 'I had to run for my life.' Nova Scotia mass killer's partner on her night of terror
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Now, what do we think will go in its place? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Casino Nova Scotia leaving downtown Halifax for Dartmouth Crossing
The province signed a new deal with Great Canadian Entertainment as waterfront casino site is put up for sale.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Now, what do we think will go in its place? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
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A $50,000 student loan to become a paramedic in Nova Scotia? The hard choices facing a generation shaped by a pandemic www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
A $50,000 student loan to become a paramedic in Nova Scotia? The hard choices facing a generation shaped by a pandemic
Bryden Manthorne and Jack Clapperton have learned that if they want jobs helping people in Nova Scotia, they’ll have to go deep in the hole to get them.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
A $50,000 student loan to become a paramedic in Nova Scotia? The hard choices facing a generation shaped by a pandemic www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Some really interesting stories coming up from Jen and Ally. Stay tuned! www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
How Halifax Works – A new series from The Chronicle Herald newsroom
Starting Wednesday, Jan. 14, The Chronicle Herald is rolling out How Halifax Works, a new series by our journalists Jen Taplin and Ally Bowes.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Some really interesting stories coming up from Jen and Ally. Stay tuned! www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Not great news for the tech industry here in Halifax. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Weeks after unionizing, Ubisoft pulls the plug on Halifax studio
The decision comes just a few weeks following the studios successful union certification.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Not great news for the tech industry here in Halifax. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Everyone talking about returning to work today, when we've been out here working.
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ALT: a black and white drawing of a man covering his face with a smiley face .
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January 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Everyone talking about returning to work today, when we've been out here working.
An early Christmas present from @timbophoto.bsky.social 🤭 www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
From shore to sky: Halifax critters captured by Tim Krochak in 2025
Photos of different critters around Halifax Regional Municipality snapped by The Chronicle Herald photojournalist Tim Krochak.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
An early Christmas present from @timbophoto.bsky.social 🤭 www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...