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Halifax jury shown photos of wounds on body of former med student accused of murder

Halifax jury shown photos of wounds on body of former med student accused of murder

HALIFAX — A former Halifax university student on trial for killing another student during a drug deal completed his testimony Thursday, insisting he had no plan to kill anyone and that he shot the other man in self-defence.
Doctors, nurses say health-care funds should address staffing shortages, primary care

Doctors, nurses say health-care funds should address staffing shortages, primary care

Groups representing nurses and doctors are welcoming the federal government's health-care funding proposal but say some of the increase must be used to bolster staffing and improve primary care in a system where there is accountability in how the cas
Crown alleges former Halifax medical student dismembered body of fellow student

Crown alleges former Halifax medical student dismembered body of fellow student

HALIFAX — There was drama in a Halifax courtroom Wednesday as a Crown prosecutor tried to poke holes in the alibi of a former medical student who is claiming self-defence in the shooting death of another student during a drug deal.
Nova Scotia's police watchdog agency expands to oversee New Brunswick forces

Nova Scotia's police watchdog agency expands to oversee New Brunswick forces

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police watchdog agency is expanding to include oversight of police forces in New Brunswick.
Court dismisses case against N.B. pastor for holding services during COVID lockdown

Court dismisses case against N.B. pastor for holding services during COVID lockdown

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick judge has dismissed a contempt of court case against a pastor accused of ignoring COVID-19 public health rules in 2021. Chief Justice Tracey DeWare of the Court of King's Bench says in a Feb.
Red Cross Fiona effort exceeds all other disasters, with $54.2 million raised

Red Cross Fiona effort exceeds all other disasters, with $54.2 million raised

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — With more than 58,000 people requiring help, the Canadian Red Cross says its relief efforts after post-tropical storm Fiona last September were its largest ever in the country.
Sandeson murder trial: Accused denies killing fellow Nova Scotia student for money

Sandeson murder trial: Accused denies killing fellow Nova Scotia student for money

HALIFAX — A former medical student who claims he fatally shot a fellow student in self-defence during a drug deal in Halifax denied Tuesday he planned to kill the man and steal the nine kilograms of marijuana he was carrying.
Homophobic vandalism reminder about risks of being out in rural Nova Scotia

Homophobic vandalism reminder about risks of being out in rural Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — Pride organizers in rural Nova Scotia say recent acts of homophobic vandalism serve as a reminder that despite progress, for some it’s still not safe to be out in rural communities. The RCMP says the recent vandalism in Liverpool, N.S.
Faculty strike ends at Cape Breton University after union accepts contract offer

Faculty strike ends at Cape Breton University after union accepts contract offer

SYDNEY, N.S. — Faculty at Cape Breton University accepted a contract offer Tuesday, ending a strike that began Jan. 27. The school's faculty association said 203 of its roughly 220 members voted 84 per cent in favour of accepting the deal.
GM salmon opponents herald end of large-scale production of adult fish on P.E.I.

GM salmon opponents herald end of large-scale production of adult fish on P.E.I.

A company that pioneered genetically modified salmon in Canada has stopped production at its Prince Edward Island facility of adult fish for sale, prompting celebrations from industry critics.