Radio

There are more than twenty radio stations in Halifax broadcasting all kinds of content, from news to talk shows to music to community services.

You can find a continuously updated list of radio stations in Halifax at the Radio Station World directory.

Newspapers

Some newspapers in HRM are:

• Saltwire
• Halifax Today
• Halifax Examiner
• The Star
• All Nova Scotia

There are also two national newspapers:

• The Globe and Mail
• The National Post

Other local publications you may want to look at are:

• The Coast is a free weekly local newspaper where you can find local news, articles, reviews, entertainment and event listings
• Touch BASE is a free monthly local newspaper that focuses on stories affecting newcomers, peoples of African descent and aboriginal peoples
• My East Coast Experience is a free publication that showcases the contributions of newcomers to this region and includes stories about and from newcomers

You can find all free publications at most public places, such as ferry terminals and libraries.

Accessibility

Accessible Media Inc. is an organization that creates, advocates for and enables accessible media to all Canadians.

They have AMI-tv and AMI-audio, which are available as part of a basic digital package from television providers at no additional cost.

AMI-audio broadcasts readings of news articles and features from more than 600 of Canada’s top newspapers and magazines.

AMI-tv broadcasts a selection of general entertainment programming accommodating both visually or hearing impaired persons with audio descriptions and closed-captioning available for all programs.