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Friend of fatally stabbed Halifax teen changes his testimony in youth court

Friend of fatally stabbed Halifax teen changes his testimony in youth court

HALIFAX — The trial for a Halifax youth accused of participating in the killing of a 16-year-old student last year heard Monday from one of the victim’s friends, but much of his testimony was debunked by a defence lawyer.
Woman killed by husband in Mahone Bay, N.S., described as well-loved, funny

Woman killed by husband in Mahone Bay, N.S., described as well-loved, funny

HALIFAX — Family members of a 60-year-old Nova Scotia woman killed by her partner say she was an "effortlessly funny" person who could also be lovingly honest and direct.
RCMP say death of woman found inside burning N.S. house is case of domestic violence

RCMP say death of woman found inside burning N.S. house is case of domestic violence

CENTREVILLE, N.S. — A 22-year-old found dead inside a burning home in the Annapolis Valley over the weekend was the sixth woman in Nova Scotia to be killed by her male partner since October, police say.
N.S. RCMP investigating suspicious death of someone found dead inside a home on fire

N.S. RCMP investigating suspicious death of someone found dead inside a home on fire

CENTREVILLE, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating a suspicious death after someone was found dead in a home that was engulfed in flames.
Cybersecurity breach of Nova Scotia school system could have financial impact

Cybersecurity breach of Nova Scotia school system could have financial impact

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Education Department has asked for help from IBM as it investigates a cybersecurity breach involving a student information system used across North America, saying the breach could have a financial impact on some former and cu
Four taken to hospital, others escape after fire breaks out in Halifax-area home

Four taken to hospital, others escape after fire breaks out in Halifax-area home

HALIFAX — A 40-year-old man and three young children were taken to a Halifax-area hospital after they were rescued from a house fire that broke out earlier today in Lower Sackville. RCMP say the fire was reported at 3:10 a.m.
As N.S. domestic abuse rises, daughter of murdered woman seeks more open discussion

As N.S. domestic abuse rises, daughter of murdered woman seeks more open discussion

HALIFAX — The daughter of a Nova Scotia woman killed by her husband is calling for greater public discussion about domestic violence, saying she learned too late about the warning signs in her mother's relationship.
New Brunswick man accused of killing two men in northern Nova Scotia: RCMP

New Brunswick man accused of killing two men in northern Nova Scotia: RCMP

A New Brunswick man has been charged with second-degree murder in the recent deaths of two Nova Scotia men. The RCMP in northern Nova Scotia issued a statement saying 35-year-old Ronald Albert Canuel of Bathurst, N.B.
Fifth woman killed by male partner in N.S. in three months sparks calls for more help

Fifth woman killed by male partner in N.S. in three months sparks calls for more help

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP say the recent death of a 60-year-old woman is the latest case of intimate partner violence in the province, making her the fifth woman to be killed by a male partner in less than three months.
More charges possible in homicide case involving missing Cape Breton man

More charges possible in homicide case involving missing Cape Breton man

SYDNEY, N.S. — Police in Cape Breton say more charges are possible in the case of a missing man believed to be the victim of a homicide.