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Halifax jury extends deliberations into a third day in William Sandeson murder trial

Halifax jury extends deliberations into a third day in William Sandeson murder trial

HALIFAX — The Halifax jury that will decide the fate of William Sandeson, an ex-medical student accused of murder, has concluded its deliberations for the day without reaching a verdict.
Supreme Court clears way for third trial in 2000 killings of Nova Scotia couple

Supreme Court clears way for third trial in 2000 killings of Nova Scotia couple

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia man accused of killing a couple in their Hants County home more than 22 years ago will face a new trial after the Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday refused to hear a Crown appeal.
Nova Scotia says a record number of immigrants became permanent residents in 2022

Nova Scotia says a record number of immigrants became permanent residents in 2022

HALIFAX — Opposition parties in Nova Scotia say they’re concerned the province lacks the housing and health-care resources to support newcomers as immigration to the province reaches new highs.
Publication ban lifted on evidence excluded from high-profile Halifax murder trial

Publication ban lifted on evidence excluded from high-profile Halifax murder trial

HALIFAX — The case against a former Dalhousie University medical student accused of killing another student during a drug deal and dismembering his body is now in the hands of a jury.
'Drug dealers don't become doctors.' Crown says ex-medical student motivated by greed

'Drug dealers don't become doctors.' Crown says ex-medical student motivated by greed

HALIFAX — William Sandeson was motivated by greed when the former medical student carried out a plan to kill another student during a drug deal in Halifax, a court heard Wednesday.

Young hockey player charged with assault after stick-swinging injury in Halifax

HALIFAX — Police have charged a young hockey player with assault after he allegedly swung his stick at an opponent after a rough game at a Halifax rink.
Mi'kmaq regalia to return home to Nova Scotia after 130 years in Australian museum

Mi'kmaq regalia to return home to Nova Scotia after 130 years in Australian museum

HALIFAX — Mi’kmaq regalia kept in an Australian museum for more than 130 years will finally be returned to Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia — close to where the items are believed to have been crafted by a Mi’kmaq artist in the 1800s.
Canadian woman's body found in building that collapsed during earthquake in Turkey

Canadian woman's body found in building that collapsed during earthquake in Turkey

HALIFAX — The body of a Canadian woman who was visiting Turkey has been found in the rubble of a building that collapsed on Feb. 6. during the earthquake that has devastated that country.
Nova Scotia will not meet its pledge to reduce surgical backlog by February

Nova Scotia will not meet its pledge to reduce surgical backlog by February

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has failed to meet its self-imposed deadline of significantly reducing the surgical backlog by February 2023, with 9,500 more people on the wait-list than targeted.
Turkish excavators search in rubble where Canadian woman last heard from

Turkish excavators search in rubble where Canadian woman last heard from

HALIFAX — Excavation equipment started moving rubble Monday at the scene of destruction where a Canadian woman was last heard from during a massive earthquake in Turkey, her brother said. The Feb.