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Jury finds Halifax man not guilty of murder in retrial that saw key witness recant

Jury finds Halifax man not guilty of murder in retrial that saw key witness recant

HALIFAX — A jury has found a Halifax man not guilty of murdering a pizza delivery worker in a retrial that saw two key witnesses testify they lied when the accused faced his first trial in 2018.
Tropical storm Philippe bringing ugly weather to the Maritimes this weekend

Tropical storm Philippe bringing ugly weather to the Maritimes this weekend

HALIFAX — Heavy rain and strong winds are in the forecast for the three Maritime provinces this weekend as tropical storm Philippe makes its way toward Canadian waters.
Judge instructs jury to be cautious of key witnesses in Halifax murder retrial

Judge instructs jury to be cautious of key witnesses in Halifax murder retrial

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge cautioned a jury Wednesday against relying on the shifting evidence of key Crown witnesses in the retrial of a man accused of murdering a pizza delivery worker.
After critical report, N.S. promises to fine ambulance company for poor service

After critical report, N.S. promises to fine ambulance company for poor service

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Health Department says it will fine the province’s ambulance service if it fails to meet performance standards for response times.
Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community

Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community

HALIFAX — The Halifax region has waived back taxes owed by three property owners in North Preston, a predominantly African Nova Scotian community where Black settlers weren't given clear title to their land until recently.
Halifax court hears closing arguments in murder retrial of Randy Riley

Halifax court hears closing arguments in murder retrial of Randy Riley

HALIFAX — Differing views on the credibility of a key Crown witness were heard Tuesday in the retrial of a man accused of murdering a pizza delivery man in a Halifax suburb 13 years ago.
This story is no longer available on wire

This story is no longer available on wire

HALIFAX — This story is no longer available. The Canadian Press
N.S. opposition parties are calling for urgent action to address energy poverty

N.S. opposition parties are calling for urgent action to address energy poverty

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia advocacy groups and opposition parties are calling on the government to subsidize power bills and energy efficiency upgrades for residents struggling with the rising cost of living.
Two men face assault charges after large student party in Halifax neighbourhood

Two men face assault charges after large student party in Halifax neighbourhood

Halifax police say two people face assault charges in connection with a large student party Sunday in a neighbourhood near Dalhousie University.
High-dose flu vaccine available now in N.S., updated COVID-19 shot later this month

High-dose flu vaccine available now in N.S., updated COVID-19 shot later this month

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is beginning to roll out its vaccines for influenza and COVID-19, as the province sees virus activity that is well below what was seen at the height of the pandemic. Dr.