Angela Capobianco
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Angela Capobianco is a Digital Broadcast Journalist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Angela grew up in Halifax and graduated from the University of King’s College with a degree in history and philosophy in 2019. She did a brief stint in Kingston, Ontario, for graduate school, before heading back home to Halifax to pursue journalism. She graduated from the one-year journalism program at the University of King’s College in 2023 after completing an internship with The Global and Mail.
Before joining Global News in November 2024, she worked for two weekly newspapers in northern Nova Scotia for Saltwire Network, where she tackled issues related to rural poverty, such as food scarcity, housing and homelessness.
She loves to tell the stories that matter most to people and their communities, with a particular focus on municipal politics, housing, environmental concerns and human rights. You can usually find her scrumming with the best of them at City Hall.
When not working, she can be found reading, diving deep into a good show, attending circus classes or learning to speak Russian.
To contact Angela, you can send her an email or reach her on Bluesky @ange-sometimes.bsky.social
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Video Archives
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Halifax remembers 9/11 on 25th anniversary of attacks -
N.S. labour protection bill praised by advocates but opposition says changes don’t go far enough -
Historic African Nova Scotian community receives nearly 200 thousand to reduce wildfire risk -
Student Transit Pass Program reinsated after HRM, province come to agreement -
Back-to-school road safety reminders in Nova Scotia -
Advocates say gender-based violence still overlooked in N.S. mass shooting -
Final report from committee tracking Nova Scotia mass shooting recommendations released -
NS sees spike in seniors eligible for provincial income tax refunds -
Nova Scotia expands lunch program to high schools -
HRM council considers buying sixth ferry to improve service -
HRM council passes motion to ask for coastal buffers along shorelines -
Rise in reports of shark sightings prompts call for better beach monitoring -
Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency hire new chief -
Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid donates $300K to AVRL, says libraries need stable funding -
The HMCS Chartlottetown returns home from Indo-Pacific -
Sullivans Pond baby geese all grown up -
Maritime e-scooter operater says more education needed after report reveals ten youth fatalities in 2025 -
Councillors seek clarity on corrective measures for Office of the Mayor audit -
Halifax renters, advocates call on HRM to implement indoor temperature regulations -
Nova Scotia legislature sends out 36 letters, temporarily banning individuals from the house
Author Archives
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‘211 years of community’: Funding aims to protect Upper Hammonds Plains from wildfiresA historic African Nova Scotian community is receiving provincial funding to reduce its wildfire risk, in a bid to help preserve the area's heritage.CanadaSep 4
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Free transit pass program for Halifax students to continue after funding uncertaintyAfter months of uncertainty, it was announced the day before the school year began that students in grades 7 to 12 will once again receive the passes.CanadaSep 3
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Advocates say gender-based violence still overlooked in N.S. mass shooting responseThe chair of the monitoring committee said 30 recommendations still need to be addressed. Advocates say more needs to be done to deal with the culture of gender-based violence.CanadaSep 1
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Rise in Nova Scotia shark sightings prompts calls for better beach monitoringThe province does not currently track shark fin sightings or use drones to monitor coastal waters for sharks.CanadaAug 20
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‘Heated Rivalry’ author donates $300K to N.S. libraries slated for closureRachel Reid, a Nova Scotia resident, said libraries are an essential service and with some slated for closure felt she needed to help keep them open.CanadaAug 18
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‘Wrong message’: 36 people temporarily banned from Nova Scotia legislatureThirty-six people who participated in protests at the Province House in March have been banned for periods ranging three to 12 months.PoliticsAug 10
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2 candidates in the running to become next leader of N.S. Liberal PartyThe Nova Scotia Liberal Party is set to elect its first female leader with two candidates officially entering the race for the party's top position.PoliticsJul 31
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Nova Scotia rolls out new RCMP billing model, 25 more officers to be addedBeginning in October, the province will be using a new RCMP billing model for municipalities that use the service.CanadaJul 29
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Lyme disease isn’t the only concern as tick-borne illness rises in Nova ScotiaAnaplasmosis, a tick-borne bacterial disease spread by black-legged ticks, is also spreading in the province.CanadaJul 27
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Proposed 650% Halifax Water fee hike for new construction raises alarm among buildersHalifax Water is proposing a 650 per cent increase to water hook-up fees for new developments and an additional 265 per cent hike to connect to the wastewater system.CanadaJul 24
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Heavy Nova Scotia rain threatens flooding on anniversary of deadly 2023 flash floodEnvironment Canada has issued a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Nova Scotia, as the province's emergency management minister warns residents to take the forecast 'seriously.'WeatherJul 22
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Cycling advocates urge stronger safety measures after Halifax man dies in ‘dooring’ incidentThe death of a 71-year-old Halifax cyclist who collided with a vehicle door is renewing calls for improved safety measures on the road.CanadaJul 21
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Volunteers work year-round for Dartmouth Remembrance Day poppy tributeVolunteers in Nova Scotia are marking the Legion's centennial anniversary and offering a glimpse into the work that goes into creating a cherished Remembrance Day tradition.CanadaJul 16
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NS Power says billing ‘back to normal’ after cyberattack, so it’s bringing back late feesNova Scotia Power says it plans to resume charging late fees this October for the first time since a cyberattack disrupted billing last spring.EconomyJul 15
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Halifax Transit’s tap-to-pay upgrades delayed by 3 monthsThe delay comes after municipal staff informed Halifax city councillors they cannot meet the initial deadline for the program rollout.CanadaJul 14
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Effort underway to save 5 rural Nova Scotia libraries slated for closureThe imminent closure of five rural Nova Scotia libraries has municipalities working to find funding solutions to keep the doors open.CanadaJul 13
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Nova Scotia government orders study to assess MacKay bridge replacementShould the MacKay bridge that spans Halifax Harbour be repaired, rebuilt, or replaced with a tunnel?CanadaJul 10
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Vulnerable communities seek respite from Nova Scotia heat waveWith the recent bought of scorching temperatures hitting the Maritimes, it's raised questions of what options are available for those most vulnerable in the community.CanadaJul 6
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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo celebrates Canada-Germany tiesThe Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo kicks off this week, and is marking some significant milestones for Canada's military history.CanadaJun 30
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Tender for MacKay Bridge rehab study sparks concerns over replacement timelineThe A. Murray MacKay Bridge opened in July 1970 and is expected to hit the end of its life around 2040.CanadaJun 29
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Nova Scotia rolls out new cannabis rules, but Mi’kmaq group defends economic rightsThe Tim Houston government has rolled out changes to the Cannabis Control Act this week after they were passed during the spring sitting of the legislature.CanadaJun 26
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Halifax businesses applaud Ottawa’s tougher bail, sentencing laws aimed at retail theftThe federal government says it's heard loud and clear that public safety is an 'issue of grave concern' and has brought in legislation.CanadaJun 25
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Invasive chain pickerel outnumber native fish at Kejimkujik National ParkAn invasive species of fish has taken over the waterways at Kejimkujik National Park, sparking concern it could spread further and severely impact Nova Scotia's fish stocks.EnvironmentJun 16
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Theft, crime hurting Spring Garden Road’s image, Halifax business association saysSpring Garden Road is known as a shopping destination and busy hub, but an increase in retail theft and loitering complaints puts that reputation at risk.CanadaJun 15
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Proposed $180M police HQ project needs ‘serious scrutiny’: Halifax mayorHalifax Regional Police needs a new home, but concerns are being raised about how much a new headquarters for the police force could cost taxpayers.CanadaJun 8