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Kenley Matheson missing case: RCMP say no remains found at site northwest of Halifax

Kenley Matheson missing case: RCMP say no remains found at site northwest of Halifax

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP say no human remains were found during a recent search for an Acadia University student who has been missing for more than 30 years. Kenley Matheson was last seen walking on a street in Wolfville, N.S., on Sept.
High Liner Foods chief executive Rod Hepponstall stepping down

High Liner Foods chief executive Rod Hepponstall stepping down

LUNENBURG, N.S. — High Liner Foods Inc. says chief executive Rod Hepponstall is stepping down. The company says its board has accepted Hepponstall's resignation, effective on or before Jan. 2, 2024.
New N.S. wilderness area includes old-growth forest, lakes and animal habitat

New N.S. wilderness area includes old-growth forest, lakes and animal habitat

GUYSBOROUGH, N.S. — The Nova Scotia government has announced a new provincial wilderness area in Guysborough County, protecting a lake that has been eyed as a water source for a proposed gold mine.
Forecaster predicts lighter impact as Tropical Storm Franklin changes course

Forecaster predicts lighter impact as Tropical Storm Franklin changes course

HALIFAX — The Canadian Hurricane Centre says a tropical storm originally forecast to affect parts of southeastern Newfoundland this week is no longer expected to have much impact on land.
Sunday morning collision on Nova Scotia's Highway 12 leaves 17-year-old dead

Sunday morning collision on Nova Scotia's Highway 12 leaves 17-year-old dead

NEW ROSS, N.S. — RCMP in Nova Scotia say a 17-year-old is dead after a fatal collision in New Ross..
Hurricane centre says Franklin may pass south of Nova Scotia, close to Newfoundland

Hurricane centre says Franklin may pass south of Nova Scotia, close to Newfoundland

HALIFAX — The Canadian Hurricane Centre says tropical storm Franklin is likely to pass "well south" of Nova Scotia by the middle of next week.
Family of Mi'kmaw woman who died in Nova Scotia jail sues province for negligence

Family of Mi'kmaw woman who died in Nova Scotia jail sues province for negligence

HALIFAX — The family of a Mi'kmaw woman who died in provincial custody is suing Nova Scotia’s attorney general and the province's health authority for negligence.
RCMP say two 20-year-olds killed in collision on Nova Scotia Highway 14

RCMP say two 20-year-olds killed in collision on Nova Scotia Highway 14

WINDSOR FORKS, N.S. — RCMP in Nova Scotia say two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash near the community of Windsor Forks.
Man shot by Halifax police officer, taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries

Man shot by Halifax police officer, taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries

HALIFAX — A man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after Halifax Regional Police shot him Thursday night. Police say officers responded to an alleged stabbing around 10:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Plateau Crescent.
Nova Scotia launches advertisement campaign warning people to prepare for hurricanes

Nova Scotia launches advertisement campaign warning people to prepare for hurricanes

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is launching an advertising campaign urging residents to prepare for hurricane season, as meteorologists monitor a tropical storm that could pick up steam as it moves up the Atlantic coast.