Wildfire prep: Halifax fire crews offer free tips on protecting your home
An awareness event was held in Fall River, N.S., on Saturday to inform residents how to prevent their homes from significant damage during a wildfire.
Fire
May 4
Glitch delays HMCS Montreal departure from Halifax ahead of six-month operation
The departure of HMCS Montreal from Halifax for an international mission was delayed this weekend due to what officials described as a 'small mechanical issue.'
Canada
Apr 14
U Sask. Huskies seniors celebrate final game together at U Sports women’s hockey nationals
An emotional atmosphere at Merlis Belsher Place on Sunday as the U Sask. Huskies women's hockey team graduated seven players on home ice in their final game of U Sports nationals.
Sports
Mar 17
Chaos and ‘human error’: Why the James Smith Cree Nation massacre could happen again
A string of failures by authorities preceded, and followed, the 2022 stabbing spree on James Smith Cree Nation — but authorities don't think they played a role in the outcome.
Crime
Feb 3
Setting realistic goals for New Year’s resolutions is key, experts say
Getting in shape is the most popular New Year's resolution, but many people set the bar too high and struggle to maintain good habits.
Canada
Jan 4
Family disappointed in answers from corrections in Sask. stabbing inquest
“The recommendations that are going to come out of this are huge,” said James Smith Cree Nation member Darryl Burns. “There’s still a lot of denial that a problem exists.”
Crime
Jan 24
‘Mission-driven’: Murder motives revealed at James Smith Cree Nation inquest
Many of Sanderson’s victims were part of the Saskatchewan gang “Terror Squad” or were associated with someone in the group, making them primary targets on his list.
Canada
Jan 19
‘So, I went back to Myles’: James Smith Cree Nation killer’s partner recounts abuse
At one point in their relationship, Vanessa Burns said she went to a women’s shelter but it was isolating and not accommodating for her five children.
Canada
Jan 18
James Smith Cree Nation inquest: What we did — and didn’t — learn in Week 1
The RCMP response to Myles Sanderson's 2022 murder spree has been scrutinized during the first week of the inquest into the event – with failings put under the microscope.
Crime
Jan 20
1 in hospital, 2 arrested after Guildford Town Centre fight, stabbing
One person was sent to hospital with serious injuries after a fight and stabbing incident at Guildford Town Centre.
Crime
Nov 17, 2023
RCMP release photo of man accused of targeting rabbi’s home with eggs, swastika
The incident happened on Oct. 13, just after 6:30 p.m. Mounties said the suspect egged the home and painted a swastika on it.
Crime
Oct 16, 2023
Charges laid after break and enter, assault, hit-and-run collisions in Surrey, Delta
Harinder Singh Sihota, 38, is charged with break and enter, three counts of assault, failing to stop and dangerous operation of a conveyance.
Crime
Sep 18, 2023
N.S. RCMP to apologize for street checks, more than 2 years after refusing to do so
The Nova Scotia RCMP plans to formally apologize for its historical use of street checks, more than two years after the force said it was not planning to do so.
Canada
Sep 19, 2023
People wave-watching during Lee ‘disheartening,’ Halifax councillor says
During post-tropical storm Lee, dozens of people flocked to waterfronts and shorelines to watch waves, despite the dangers of doing so.
Canada
Sep 18, 2023
James Smith Cree Nation survivors still struggle with trauma, addiction 1 year after tragedy
One year since Myles Sanderson killed 11 people and injured 17 in one of Canada's worst mass killings, survivors struggle to move on, saying drug use is still rampant.
Crime
Sep 1, 2023
Halifax police investigating hate-motivated incident after noose found at Africville Park
Police are investigating an alleged hate-motivated incident after a noose was found in Africville Park, which memorializes the historic Black community razed in the 1960s.
Canada
Sep 1, 2023
‘Extreme safety concern:’ Rising copper wire thefts force N.S. Power to ramp up security
A copper wire theft cut off electricity to thousands of Dartmouth residents on Tuesday. Nova Scotia Power says the theft is part of a trend that's leading it to increase security.
Canada
Aug 27, 2023
Former pro basketball player hosts anti-racism tournament in Halifax
Chris Johnson, a former NCAA athlete and professional basketball player, launched his third anti-racism basketball tournament in Halifax this weekend, attracting hundreds of youth.
Canada
Aug 20, 2023
‘Dream big’: NBA pro Lindell Wigginton hosts basketball camp in Halifax
Lindell Wigginton, 25, who grew up in Halifax's Uniacke Square, said he hopes the first edition of his youth skills academy can help develop the next generation of players.
Sports
Aug 12, 2023
Tesla driver may have witnessed deadly hit and run, Surrey RCMP say
Surrey RCMP say a white Tesla's dashcam may have caught the crash early Saturday morning, which left a young husband and father dead.
Crime
Aug 2, 2023