Josh Healey
@joshrjhealey
Canadian (footy) journalist based in Nova Scotia ⛵ Reporter: @thechronicleherald.bsky.social / Blog: hfxfootballpost.ca Past bylines: The Athletic, The Guardian, Atlantic Business Magazine and more
Just want to give a shout to @timbophoto.bsky.social, who is one of our two fantastic photographers at @thechronicleherald.bsky.social and was downtown all day covering the bomb threat. Visual storytelling is key to local journalism. Loved this photo of his.
Police tape has been removed and people are allowed to go back downtown. Told a media release is coming soon.
Lots of updates in the story below; the situation continues to evolve. Halifax Regional Police have sent a map of the evacuation zone.
Police blockade on the corner of Albemarle and Cogswell. Drones and an officer in a bomb suit have been spotted going into the parkade. Police tell @thechronicleherald.bsky.social they have identified the vehicle with the potential bomb.
Also, my first ever football shirt, bought while on exchange in France in 2008.
Banshees FC kit with Newfoundland tricolour hoop pattern. One of my favourites.
Former @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social defender Doneil Henry is at the Wanderers Grounds for tonight’s friendly versus @torontofc.ca. Henry, a former Canadian international, played 14 matches in a Wanderers shirt.
Just a shoutout to the Halifax Central Library, which served as my workstation yesterday as I wrote my story. It was full of life, charming as usual, and they had free headphones when I forgot mine in Lunenburg. Public libraries matter.
Onsite for @thechronicleherald.bsky.social: a half dozen fire departments on scene for a structure fire in Town of Bridgewater. Fire fighters currently working to stop the spread of the flames on King Street.
One is a BB gun; one is a police issue fire arm. Pepler says the weight and materials are very similar and indistinguishable from afar.
He says they respond like they are real weapons until proven otherwise, especially with how realistic they look.
At HRP headquarters where S/Sgt. Nick Pepler is speaking about a rise in imitation gun calls throughout HRM. He said there’s been 60 calls since January, with 20 involving youth.
Lunenburg West MLA Becky Druhan officially joins the NS Liberals after serving for several months as an independent. She said the decision comes after several months of discussion.
17 knots of wind, spitting rain but with a touch of sun breaking through. Couldn’t imagine a better East Coast day for @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social first match of the @nsl.ca season.
Super excited to have the talented @martinbauman.com delivering a 4,500 word long read for hfxfootballpost.ca tomorrow. The question: Where does Marco Carducci's clean sheet rank among @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social debuts? As always, consider becoming a Supporters Club member for access. #CanPL
Wanderers head coach Vanni Sartini says it was emotional coming back to Vancouver to coach his first regular match in 16 months. He says the win was the cherry on top. “I’m thinking about resigning, I have a 100 per cent winning record,” he says with a laugh. Match report out tomorrow. #CanPL
It’s no secret: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social have struggled to win when it matters. But as explained by @asarehman.bsky.social, the voice of @whitecapsfc.com, head coach Vanni Sartini has the mentality to push them over the top. Full chat drops tomorrow at hfxfootballpost.ca.
I'm a big fan of most elements of this kit (I love a collar on a football shirt), including the historic ties to the historic Wanderers Amateur Athletic Club. However, I'm told tomorrow's kit is so wonderfully Maritime that I can't wait to see it 👀
Minister Anandasangaree is now at the podium, thanking the Unmah Society for hosting.
The announcement has started, with Halifax MP Shannon Miedema delivering opening remarks.
I'll be reporting live for @thechronicleherald.bsky.social this morning as Gary Anandasangaree, the federal minister of public safety, is set to make an announcement in Halifax about government efforts to reduce youth involvement in gangs and violent crime in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Currently at @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social training camp as they prepare for the 2026 season. Club remains at 17 signed players so lots of room to add in the coming weeks. Looks like Luke Green is training with the group. #CanPL
Pacific FC have transferred midfielder Sean Young to USL Championship side Loudoun United FC. Young leaves as Pacific’s all-time appearance leader. Photo Credit: Sheldon Mack
FC Supra du Québec have released their first-ever kits, with EB Games as their title sponsor. A clean, classic look. #CanPL
Just got my copy of DARBY in the mail and it’s a thing of beauty. A must for 🇨🇦 footy fans. And don’t forget to check out my story on the NL Cup, Newfoundland’s amazing cup competition.