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Philippe to bring heavy rain, winds to Maritimes as post-tropical storm on weekend

Philippe to bring heavy rain, winds to Maritimes as post-tropical storm on weekend

HALIFAX — Special weather statements are in effect for the Maritimes as Environment Canada forecasts the region could be hit with more than 50 millimetres of rain beginning Saturday afternoon.
Nova Scotia medical examiner says too early to decide on probe into July flood deaths

Nova Scotia medical examiner says too early to decide on probe into July flood deaths

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's chief medical examiner says he could consider asking the justice minister to conduct an inquiry into the deaths of four people in flash flooding that hit the province in July. However, Dr.

Police watchdog investigating shooting of suspect in Saint John, NB

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — New Brunswick's police watchdog has been called in following an officer-involved shooting in Saint John. Officers were called to the Mecklenburg Street and Wentworth Street area shortly after 4:30 p.m.
Nova Scotia to address housing shortage by boosting tax for short-term rentals

Nova Scotia to address housing shortage by boosting tax for short-term rentals

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government’s plan to increase the annual registration tax for short-term rentals, such as apartments and Airbnbs, is being panned by the province’s opposition parties as inconsequential.
Chief, mayor call for P.E.I. village councillor's resignation over racist sign

Chief, mayor call for P.E.I. village councillor's resignation over racist sign

MURRAY HARBOUR, P.E.I. — A First Nation chief and the mayor of a Prince Edward Island community are calling for a councillor to resign over a sign posted on his property denying the existence of residential school graves.
Jury finds Halifax man not guilty of murder in retrial that saw key witness recant

Jury finds Halifax man not guilty of murder in retrial that saw key witness recant

HALIFAX — A jury has found a Halifax man not guilty of murdering a pizza delivery worker in a retrial that saw two key witnesses testify they lied when the accused faced his first trial in 2018.
Tropical storm Philippe bringing ugly weather to the Maritimes this weekend

Tropical storm Philippe bringing ugly weather to the Maritimes this weekend

HALIFAX — Heavy rain and strong winds are in the forecast for the three Maritime provinces this weekend as tropical storm Philippe makes its way toward Canadian waters.
Judge instructs jury to be cautious of key witnesses in Halifax murder retrial

Judge instructs jury to be cautious of key witnesses in Halifax murder retrial

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge cautioned a jury Wednesday against relying on the shifting evidence of key Crown witnesses in the retrial of a man accused of murdering a pizza delivery worker.
After critical report, N.S. promises to fine ambulance company for poor service

After critical report, N.S. promises to fine ambulance company for poor service

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Health Department says it will fine the province’s ambulance service if it fails to meet performance standards for response times.
Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community

Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community

HALIFAX — The Halifax region has waived back taxes owed by three property owners in North Preston, a predominantly African Nova Scotian community where Black settlers weren't given clear title to their land until recently.
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