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'Ungovernable' lawyer in Newfoundland disbarred for breaching conduct code 25 times

'Ungovernable' lawyer in Newfoundland disbarred for breaching conduct code 25 times

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A lawyer in Newfoundland has been disbarred by the province's law society for being "ungovernable.
Alleged sex abuse: Ex-student files lawsuit against Acadia Divinity College in N.S.

Alleged sex abuse: Ex-student files lawsuit against Acadia Divinity College in N.S.

HALIFAX — A former student at Acadia Divinity College has filed a lawsuit against the school in Wolfville, N.S.
Women, non-binary candidates faced online harassment in 2023 P.E.I. election: report

Women, non-binary candidates faced online harassment in 2023 P.E.I. election: report

CHARLOTTETOWN — The prevalence of online harassment targeting women and non-binary political candidates is a concerning trend that may deter them from running for office, says the P.E.I. Coalition for Women in Government.
After homeless man dies in Halifax encampment, lawyer keeps up fight for benefits

After homeless man dies in Halifax encampment, lawyer keeps up fight for benefits

HALIFAX — A homeless man who died at a Halifax encampment last month had been fighting for improved income assistance for people living in tents, his lawyer said Wednesday.
2 N.B. men to learn if they will be tried again after 1984 murder convictions quashed

2 N.B. men to learn if they will be tried again after 1984 murder convictions quashed

FREDERICTON — An advocate for the wrongfully accused says it's possible justice will never be done in a 1983 murder, after the convictions of two New Brunswick men were recently overturned and they wait to learn whether they will be tried again.
Cybersecurity issue delays in-person classes at Memorial University of N.L. campus

Cybersecurity issue delays in-person classes at Memorial University of N.L. campus

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Memorial University campus in western Newfoundland is the latest Canadian post-secondary institution to be grappling with what officials are calling a "cybersecurity incident.
Anti-Indigenous sign: P.E.I. councillor given more time to apologize and pay fine

Anti-Indigenous sign: P.E.I. councillor given more time to apologize and pay fine

CHARLOTTETOWN — A village councillor in Prince Edward Island is being given a bit more time to pay a $500 fine and apologize for displaying a sign on his property denying the existence of residential school graves.
'Unimaginable excess': Bid to attract showy superyachts to Cape Breton under scrutiny

'Unimaginable excess': Bid to attract showy superyachts to Cape Breton under scrutiny

HALIFAX — Not so long ago, the largest community in Cape Breton was best known as home to one of the most toxic waste sites in North America: the infamous Sydney tar ponds.
RCMP in Nova Scotia investigate suspected arson following house fire

RCMP in Nova Scotia investigate suspected arson following house fire

BIBLE HILL, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP say they are investigating a suspected arson in Bible Hill following an early morning house fire and the discovery of an abandoned car on a nearby highway.
RCMP searching for suspect in Halifax area home invasion and robbery

RCMP searching for suspect in Halifax area home invasion and robbery

Halifax area RCMP say they are looking for a suspect in a home invasion and robbery in Gaetz Brook. Police say a man was operating an excavator on a property in the community on Friday when another man appeared and pointed a gun at him.