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Global National: Sept. 7In Quebec, police arrested a 20-year-old Pakistani citizen on Wednesday, apparently as he was about to cross into the U.S. They allege the man was planning a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in Brooklyn, on behalf of the so-called Islamic State. With less than two months until the U.S. election, and just days before...Global NationalSep 7, 2024
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Portapique Community Centre reopens 4 years after Canada’s worst modern-day mass shootingIn April 2020, a lone gunman went on a deadly rampage in Nova Scotia, killing 22 people over the span of 13 hours. It became the worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history. The carnage changed the lives of countless people – trauma that is still felt to this day. But now, as Heidi Petracek...CanadaJun 1, 2024
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Advocacy groups speak out against domestic violence comments by N.S. ministerAdvocacy groups are saying they are appalled by remarks made by Nova Scotia Justice Minister Brad Johns regarding gender-based violence on the anniversary of the Nova Scotia mass shooting. Despite the minister’s apology, they say that’s not enough and are calling for a resignation. Amber Fryday reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxApr 19, 2024
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: April 18Community groups speak up in court as hearings for Police 713 intervention begins, a hockey tournament is kicking off in Moncton to raise money for a local charity, and Maritimers mourn and remember the lives lost on the 4th anniversary of the Nova Scotia mass shooting.Global News at 6 New BrunswickApr 18, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: April 18Nova Scotians mourn and remember the lives lost on the 4th anniversary of the mass shooting, the province’s Justice minister is in hot waters after his comments on the severity of domestic violence, and a new beer vending machine is brewing up interest and controversy.Global News at 6 HalifaxApr 19, 2024
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N.S. justice minister faces backlash over domestic violence commentsOn the fourth anniversary of the worst mass shooting in Canadian history, Nova Scotia’s justice minister is facing scrutiny – and some opposition calls to resign – for his comments on domestic violence. As Megan King reports, the minister’s words even prompted a response from the premier.Global News at 6 HalifaxApr 18, 2024
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N.S. mayor disappointed in lack of support for communities affected by mass shootingThe mayor of Colchester County, N.S., is expressing disappointment in the Nova Scotia government for a “slow response” in providing adequate support for communities still struggling four years after the mass shooting in Portapique. As Amber Fryday reports, the mayor says some residents are still struggling with a multitude of mental health-related illnesses as a...Global News at 6 HalifaxApr 18, 2024
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RCMP release progress report on their response to inquiry into 2020 mass shootingThe head of the RCMP acknowledged “mistakes were made” as he unveiled the force’s plan to implement recommendations from the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxMar 27, 2024
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RCMP boss admits mistakes in Nova Scotia massacreIt has been nearly four years since a gunman disguised as a police officer killed 22 people over a 13-hour period in Nova Scotia. RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme admits the force made mistakes during Canada’s worst mass shooting, and has changed since then. But as Heidi Petracek reports, victims’ families have lost faith in the...Global NationalMar 27, 2024
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Global National: March 27Two bodies have been recovered from the catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, while authorities say they have begun a “salvage operation” for four people presumed dead. What is known about the two confirmed victims, how their deaths are being felt by the community; and how the disaster will disrupt supply chains. It...Global NationalMar 27, 2024
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Global National: Feb. 14A shooting at the Super Bowl victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs in Missouri has left at least one person dead and 22 more injured, many of whom are children. What police are saying about the latest deadly mass shooting in the U.S. A fierce Nor’easter has walloped eastern Newfoundland and Labrador after dumping...Global NationalFeb 14, 2024
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Maine shooting conjures bad memories as Canadians remember 2020 Nova Scotia mass shootingThe mass shooting in Maine conjured bad memories in Nova Scotia this week. Nova Scotians know too well what it’s like to experience tragedy of that magnitude. Heidi Petracek spoke to those affected by the mass tragedy in April 2020 about their message to those living through this latest nightmare.CanadaOct 28, 2023
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Global National: Oct. 28WARNING: You may find some of the images in our coverage disturbing. The recent infrastructure wipeout in Gaza has left the lines of communication and internet completely cut off, and as a result aid has been slow to reach affected areas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, has refused to take responsibility for intelligence failures...Global NationalOct 28, 2023
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Committee overseeing RCMP response to mass shooting inquiry holds first meetingThe head of the committee overseeing how governments and the RCMP are responding to the Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry have concluded their first meeting. The group’s founding chair says progress is being made, but it’s unlikely all recommendations will be implemented within the committee’s three-year lifespan. Vanessa Wright has more.Global News at 6 HalifaxSep 28, 2023
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Nova Scotia to conduct comprehensive review of policing in the provinceThe Nova Scotia government is set to conduct a comprehensive review of policing throughout the province. The announcement comes after a recommendation from the commission investigating the response to the April 2020 mass shooting that claimed the lives of 22 people. As Zack Power reports, despite policing organizations say they’re ready to help — some...Global News at 6 HalifaxSep 29, 2023
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Portapique Community Build Up Project moves forwardThe Portapique Community Build Up Project took a big step on Sunday. The project’s goal is to shine a positive light on the Nova Scotia community, rather than have it be remembered for the April 2020 mass shooting. Callum Smith explains how members are moving forward together.Global News at 6 HalifaxOct 17, 2021
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Graduates pay tribute to Nova Scotia shooting victimsHundreds of Grade 12 students at the Cobequid Educational Centre Paris walked across the stage on Friday and paid tribute to those lost in the mass shooting in April. As Elizabeth McSheffrey reports, it was a touching ceremony, very much needed after many difficult weeks for Nova Scotians.Global News at 11 HalifaxJun 26, 2020
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Former murder investigator retained by firm representing N.S. shooting victim’s familiesA high-profile criminal investigation firm has been hired to assist the families of the nova scotia mass shooting. Graeme Benjamin has the details.CanadaOct 7, 2020
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Nova Scotia shooting: McNeil asks residents to allow “process” of investigation to happenNova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil spoke out about a mass shooting in the province this past weekend that resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people, making it the worst mass shooting incident in Canadian history. McNeil said Thursday that “in due time everyone will know exactly” why an emergency alert wasn’t used while...CanadaApr 23, 2020
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Confusion over Canada’s ban on assault-style gunsAfter Canada’s worst mass shooting left 22 innocent Nova Scotians dead in April, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced a ban on military-style assault weapons. But it’s causing confusion and controversy. Mercedes Stephenson looks at the complex new rules, and explains which guns are covered by the ban, and which aren’t.Global NationalMay 28, 2020