The Signal Halifax

02/15/2026

Most Halifax drivers who kill pedestrians face no criminal charges.

The Eyes on the Road's research team found that 85 per cent of drivers who killed pedestrians in the Halifax Regional Municipality since 2018 faced no criminal charges. Experts are not surprised.

The full story can be found on The Signal website:

https://signalhfx.ca/halifax-pedestrian-deaths-criminal-charges/

02/14/2026

Last year was the deadliest year since 2019 for pedestrians involved in vehicle collisions.

The Eyes on the Road's data team crunched the numbers into graphs and maps. They identified around 20 pedestrians who had been killed on Halifax’s roads since 2018.

The full story can be found on The Signal website:

https://signalhfx.ca/halifax-road-crashes-numbers/

02/13/2026

Part 2 of a look behind the scenes of 'Eyes on the Road', a seven-part series from The Signal.

02/13/2026

Part 1 of 2 behind the scenes of the 'Eyes on the Road' series from The Signal.

02/13/2026

How safe are Halifax's roads for pedestrians? Not safe enough, according to reporting done by The Signal. Students in the news workshop put a spotlight on pedestrian fatalities in Halifax.

Check out the seven-part series, ‘Eyes on the Road’ at signalhfx.ca or the link in our bio.

02/13/2026

How safe are Halifax pedestrians? Not safe enough, according to reporting done by The Signal.

Students in the University of King’s College news workshop compiled data, interviewed collision victims and documented crash sites in a new series that puts a spotlight on pedestrian fatalities in Halifax.

Check out all the stories ‘Eyes on the Road’ on The Signal's website: https://signalhfx.ca/series/eyes-on-the-road/

01/29/2026

The Signal’s News Workshop is conducting a special project and we’re looking for people to speak with. Share your story by sending us a DM, or emailing [email protected].

Every story is valuable.

01/23/2026

The Signal's News Workshop students are working on a special project and we’re looking for sources.

If you or anyone you know has been involved in a pedestrian-vehicle collision in HRM please comment, DM or reach out to The Signal at [email protected] to share your story.

Send a message to learn more

01/23/2026

Students from the video workshop produced their first show. From life-sized Lego animals to burdening traffic, they have you covered on all news in Halifax. Tune in on our YouTube channel now!

11/17/2025

Minor hockey players fight two-front battle against toxicity: Youth hockey players navigate through social media and on-ice battleground in a game meant to be fun.

https://signalhfx.ca/minor-hockey-players-fight-two-front-battle-against-toxicity/

11/14/2025

Podcasting in Canada: A tough living.

How independent podcasters keep the mics on 👉 https://signalhfx.ca/podcasting-in-canada-a-tough-living/