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Halifax-area man faces first-degree murder charge after woman run down by car

Halifax-area man faces first-degree murder charge after woman run down by car

Halifax-area RCMP say a Cole Harbour man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with an alleged abduction and hit-and-run that killed a 30-year-old woman.
Nova Scotia education minister says naloxone in schools being discussed for new year

Nova Scotia education minister says naloxone in schools being discussed for new year

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's education minister says the government is discussing the idea of making naloxone kits available in the province's schools, as the Liberal opposition presses for rapid action.
N.S. axe attack: Victim dies, suspect charged with second-degree murder

N.S. axe attack: Victim dies, suspect charged with second-degree murder

THORBURN, N.S. — A 61-year-old Nova Scotia man has been charged with murder after a woman was attacked with an axe on Monday in Thorburn, N.S.
Housing group brings renters' troubles with corporate landlords to review panel

Housing group brings renters' troubles with corporate landlords to review panel

HALIFAX — A national housing advocacy group delivered about 400 stories of renters' difficulties in dealing with large corporate landlords to federal offices in 10 Canadian citieson Monday.
Halifax street renamed after Mi'kmaq activist and 'unsung hero' Nora Bernard

Halifax street renamed after Mi'kmaq activist and 'unsung hero' Nora Bernard

HALIFAX — The Halifax street that had long honoured a colonial governor who issued a bounty on the scalps of Mi’kmaq people has been renamed to commemorate a Millbrook First Nation activist and “unsung hero” of residential school survivors.
Cape Breton municipality pitches changes to provincial bill it says will raise taxes

Cape Breton municipality pitches changes to provincial bill it says will raise taxes

HALIFAX — A pitch by Nova Scotia's second largest municipality to change proposed provincial legislation it contends will raise taxes for its residents failed on Monday to move the government majority on a legislative committee.
Nova Scotia emergency alert lifted after man arrested in alleged axe attack

Nova Scotia emergency alert lifted after man arrested in alleged axe attack

THORBURN, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP have arrested a suspect in an alleged axe attack in Thorburn, N.S., that left one person in serious condition. Police say they lifted an emergency alert after they took 61-year-old John Douglas Cress into custody.
Nova Scotia legislature rife with frustration over government's move to extend debate

Nova Scotia legislature rife with frustration over government's move to extend debate

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s legislature is mired in procedural wrangling as frustrations grow over extended hours and opposition delay tactics aimed at keeping the government in the House of Assembly.

Nova Scotia premier says key election promise of corporate tax rebate may not proceed

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier cast doubt Friday on a corporate tax rebate that was a key promise in his party’s 2021 election platform.
Atlantic premiers welcome federal retreat on carbon pricing policy

Atlantic premiers welcome federal retreat on carbon pricing policy

HALIFAX — East Coast premiers are welcoming Ottawa's retreat from its carbon pricing policy in Atlantic Canada, saying it will help the region cope with heating costs that some residents are struggling to bear.
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