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Another Halifax teen recants key testimony during murder trial for 17-year-old

Another Halifax teen recants key testimony during murder trial for 17-year-old

HALIFAX — For the second time in as many days, a teen witness testifying at a Halifax murder trial has recanted statements he made about what happened immediately before a 16-year-old student was fatally stabbed last year.
Halifax police seek three postcard paintings by artist Maud Lewis stolen from home

Halifax police seek three postcard paintings by artist Maud Lewis stolen from home

HALIFAX — Halifax police are investigating the theft of three Christmas cards that investigators say were painted by celebrated Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis.
Six-year-old dies after house fire in Halifax suburb, blaze not considered criminal

Six-year-old dies after house fire in Halifax suburb, blaze not considered criminal

LOWER SACKVILLE, N.S. — One of the children taken to hospital after a house fire in the Halifax area over the weekend has died. In a statement, Nova Scotia RCMP say the fire early on Saturday morning in Lower Sackville is not considered suspicious.
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.