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Convicted murderer in historic Dartmouth Hells Angels shooting eligible for parole
Dean Kelsie is the accused shooter in the murder of Sean Simmons in the north end of Dartmouth on Oct. 3, 2000. Continue reading
Quinpool Road shop owners riled over lack of notice on CN construction project
The CN Bridges Rehabilitation Project closed off a portion of Quinpool beginning on April 1. Continue reading
Halifax police officer found guilty of assaulting homeless man, sentencing set for October
Justice Laurie Halfpenny-MacQuarrie delivered her ruling at Halifax Provincial Court on Wednesday, finding that Const. Laurence Gary Basso had assaulted Patrice Simard. Continue reading
Two charges dropped for man accused in police chase, Lower Sackville crash
Thirty-eight-year-old David Farrell appeared in Dartmouth Provincial Court on Tuesday, where Crown attorney Jennifer Mickelson told a judge there was insufficient evidence for a conviction. Continue reading
Mi’kmaq grandmothers call small courtroom size an example of ‘systemic racism’
The grandmothers occupied the Alton Gas site in April as part of an ongoing Indigenous and environmental campaign to protect the land and water from developments that could harm the ecosystem. Continue reading
‘Send him back’: Halifax hosts first consultation on commemorating Cornwallis
Residents discussed the fate of the Cornwallis statue, which was removed from the park bearing its name in January last year. Continue reading
Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing on Cunard Street
A police statement describes the status of the man’s injuries as “not known at this time.” Continue reading
Indigenous women in Atlantic Canada fear inaction after MMIWG inquiry’s report
Indigenous women across Atlantic Canada told Global News that it’s hard to accept that after years of heartbreak and grueling testimony little will come out of the report released on Monday — at least in the near future. Continue reading
‘You can’t put a time period on grief’: Families fear program closure after MMIWG inquiry
The federal justice department launched FILU in August 2016 as part of a four-year, $16.17-million commitment to programs and community-based organizations that provide specialized victim services for MMIWG families. Continue reading
Halifax kids on the hunt for history in North End ‘Amazing Race’
The event, called the Amazing (North End) Race, was organized to help children from the North End get active and engaged in their neighbourhood. Continue reading
Halifax graphic designer showcases ability through traditional printmaking
Geoff Cwiklewich, who specializes in letterpress and block printing, first encountered the craft when he moved from Alberta to Halifax five years ago. Continue reading
Halifax police investigating crash between vehicle, motorcycle in Dartmouth
Halifax Regional Police say the driver of the motorcycle sustained non-life threatening injuries and is currently in hospital receiving treatment. Continue reading
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Wabanaki Water Walkers begin long journey to Maine
The annual Wabanaki Water Walk is an awareness campaign that honours the sacredness of water in a world of rising sea levels, increasing temperatures and near-constant resource extraction. Continue reading
Maritime Tattoo Festival helps break through body art stigma
The inking extravaganza is about more than getting new body art — over the past 13 years, it has helped destigmatize tattoos in common culture. Continue reading
Ultimate frisbee teaches life lessons to Nova Scotia high schoolers
The high school ultimate season runs from spring until fall and the next big tournament will be an outdoor, seven-on-seven championship in June. Continue reading