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Nova Scotia RCMP say three men face first-degree murder charges in 2022 killing

Nova Scotia RCMP say three men face first-degree murder charges in 2022 killing

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP say three people have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2022 killing of Barry Albert. Albert, also known as Barry Mosher, was reported missing on Aug. 28, 2022, and his body was found on Oct.
Halifax police arrest 21 people during street protest about Israel-Hamas war

Halifax police arrest 21 people during street protest about Israel-Hamas war

HALIFAX — Police in downtown Halifax arrested 21 protesters Monday after they blocked traffic during a demonstration about the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Volunteer search group says more talks needed to flesh out proposed Nova Scotia Guard

Volunteer search group says more talks needed to flesh out proposed Nova Scotia Guard

HALIFAX — The president of the Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association says she’s keeping an open mind as the province gets ready to create a new volunteer corps.
Nova Scotia mass shooting: RCMP officers cleared of wrongdoing in firehall shooting

Nova Scotia mass shooting: RCMP officers cleared of wrongdoing in firehall shooting

HALIFAX — No criminal charges should be laid against two Mounties who mistakenly shot at a bystander outside a Nova Scotia firehall as police were searching for the man responsible for a mass shooting that would claim 22 lives, Ontario's police watch
Nova Scotia Teachers Union will focus on deal after overwhelming strike mandate

Nova Scotia Teachers Union will focus on deal after overwhelming strike mandate

HALIFAX — The overwhelming strike mandate that unionized public school teachers in Nova Scotia gave themselves this week is a signal to the provincial government that it needs to get serious at the bargaining table, says the head of their union.
Nova Scotia teachers vote in favour of strike mandate as conciliation talks near

Nova Scotia teachers vote in favour of strike mandate as conciliation talks near

HALIFAX — Unionized public school teachers in Nova Scotia have voted in favour of a strike mandate. The Nova Scotia Teachers Union said 98 per cent of its more than 10,000 members voted in support Thursday.
Before likely 'ferocious' wildfire season, fire chiefs worry about drop in volunteers

Before likely 'ferocious' wildfire season, fire chiefs worry about drop in volunteers

HALIFAX — As Canada looks ahead to what experts fear could be another devastating wildfire season, fire chiefs say they are worried about the dwindling number of volunteers available to combat the rising threat.
Faculty union passes non-confidence motion in Saint Mary's University leaders

Faculty union passes non-confidence motion in Saint Mary's University leaders

HALIFAX — Unionized faculty members and librarians at Saint Mary's University in Halifax have voted 91 per cent in favour of a motion expressing non-confidence in the school's president and its board chairperson.
Former Nova Scotia Liberal Party president files complaint against auditor general

Former Nova Scotia Liberal Party president files complaint against auditor general

HALIFAX — The former president of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party has lodged a complaint against the province's auditor general with the regulatory body for chartered professional accountants.
Nova Scotia town seeking novel approach to dealing with unruly university students

Nova Scotia town seeking novel approach to dealing with unruly university students

HALIFAX — A small Nova Scotia town that has struggled to tame its sometimes rowdy population of university students is considering advice from an unlikely source.