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Nova Scotia man accused of breaking into woman's home and sexually assaulting her

Nova Scotia man accused of breaking into woman's home and sexually assaulting her

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax are accusing a man of breaking into a woman's home and sexually assauting her as she slept. RCMP say they responded to a 911 call from the Terrance Bay area today at 6 a.m.
Nova Scotia court quashes hospital CEO's conviction for fraud, calls for new trial

Nova Scotia court quashes hospital CEO's conviction for fraud, calls for new trial

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's highest court has quashed the fraud conviction of a children's hospital CEO who used her corporate credit card to pay for $47,000 in personal expenses, including flights for family members and Netflix fees.
N.S. fails to meet pledge of adding 1,500 new daycare spaces by end of 2022

N.S. fails to meet pledge of adding 1,500 new daycare spaces by end of 2022

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has failed to meet its self-imposed target of creating 1,500 new daycare spots by the end of 2022, instead adding 400 licensed child-care spaces.
Nova Scotia to invest $59 million for new medical school at Cape Breton University

Nova Scotia to invest $59 million for new medical school at Cape Breton University

SYDNEY, N.S. — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government will invest $58.9 million to develop a new medical school at Cape Breton University by fall 2025.
Nova Scotia RCMP investigating two cases of mannequins found hanging from overpasses

Nova Scotia RCMP investigating two cases of mannequins found hanging from overpasses

HALIFAX — RCMP in western Nova Scotia are investigating two incidents involving mannequins found hanging from overpasses, and the Mounties have confirmed one of the cases is likely related to a violent death reported last year.
Two men in Nova Scotia charged with firearms-related offences after roadside shooting

Two men in Nova Scotia charged with firearms-related offences after roadside shooting

HALIFAX — Two men are facing firearms-related charges after a shooting Friday that prompted the Nova Scotia RCMP to issue an emergency alert.
N.S. RCMP arrest suspect after car shot, triggering emergency alert

N.S. RCMP arrest suspect after car shot, triggering emergency alert

LONDONDERRY, N.S. — RCMP in Nova Scotia say they have arrested a man who allegedly shot at a car in Central Onslow early Friday.
N.S. is on track for below average snow season despite 30-cm overnight snowfall

N.S. is on track for below average snow season despite 30-cm overnight snowfall

HALIFAX — An Environment Canada meteorologist says Nova Scotia is on track for a total snowfall this year that is well below average — despite the 30 centimetres of snow that blanketed the province overnight.
N.S. has so far welcomed 113 asylum seekers who entered Canada through Quebec

N.S. has so far welcomed 113 asylum seekers who entered Canada through Quebec

HALIFAX — More than 100 asylum seekers who entered Canada through an irregular border crossing in southern Quebec are now in Nova Scotia, and the province’s immigration minister says it is prepared to welcome more.
Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador ban TikTok on government-issued devices

Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador ban TikTok on government-issued devices

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have banned TikTok on government-issued mobile devices, joining a growing list of jurisdictions that have imposed restrictions on the Chinese-owned social media network.
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