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Former N.S. Liberal politician Hugh MacKay fined for impaired driving

HALIFAX — A former Liberal member of the Nova Scotia legislature has received a one-year licence suspension and a $1,000 fine after pleading guilty to a charge of impaired driving. Hugh MacKay, the former member for Chester-St.
Inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting to release final report on March 30

Inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting to release final report on March 30

HALIFAX — The public inquiry that investigated the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia announced today it will release its final report on March 30.
William Sandeson guilty of second-degree murder, jury rejects self-defence claim

William Sandeson guilty of second-degree murder, jury rejects self-defence claim

HALIFAX — A jury found a former Halifax medical student guilty of second-degree murder on Saturday in the 2015 shooting death of a fellow student whose body has never been found.
Man, 23, dies in car crash on Highway 2 in Grand Lake Station, N.S.

Man, 23, dies in car crash on Highway 2 in Grand Lake Station, N.S.

GRAND LAKE STATION, N.S. — A 23-year-old man has died in a single-vehicle crash north of Halifax after his car left the highway and went into a ditch.
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.
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