Dan Ahlstrand is the News Director and Morning Anchor for CityNewsHFX in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a focus on local news, Dan covers a range of topics including crime, weather, and community events. He is a two-time National RTDNA Award winner and is dedicated to delivering accurate and timely news to the people of Halifax.
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (Local)
Dan Ahlstrand focuses on local news in Nova Scotia, with an emphasis on weather and crime stories. Given this focus, he would likely be most interested in pitches related to local weather events, emergency preparedness, or community responses during severe weather conditions.
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The Council of Unions contends that Nova Scotia Health is dragging its feet on an essential services agreement required before job action is taken.
The worst-kept secret in HRM has been made public Halifax MP Andy Fillmore announced Thursday morning in Dartmouth that he will run for Mayor in the upcoming municipal election.
Halifax Fire and Rescue crews were called to Brothers Meats and Delicatessen on Agricola Street during the morning rush hour on Thursday.
Bad news for swimmers looking to cool off at a popular HRM swimming area.
Heat warnings remain as Nova Scotians dig in for another week of hot, humid weather.
This month Clinton Wilkins and Todd Veinotte discuss the state of the current interest rate environment, the local housing market, and pride in homeownership.
Many places in HRM are expected to see highs near 30 degrees on Tuesday, but the humid air will make it feel more like 38 degrees
Most of Nova Scotia remains in the grips of a summer heat wave that will again see humidex values in the mid-30s on Wednesday.
Halifax Regional Police are investigating after a residence in Dartmouth was hit by gunfire Wednesday morning.
A small drop in the price of gasoline Friday morning. The provincial regulator moved the minimum price for self-serve regular down by 9/10ths of a cent to 173.3.
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