Decision reserved in convicted killer William Sandeson’s appeal
William Sandeson’s appeal is being heard by a three-member panel at the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Continue reading
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Convicted murderer William Sandeson’s appeal hearing to get underway Monday
William Michael Sandeson was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 22-year-old Taylor Samson, whose body has never been found. Continue reading
Nova Scotians affected by hurricane Dorian can now apply for assistance
Dorian made landfall in Nova Scotia on Sept. 7 causing widespread power outages and damage, including the toppling of a large construction crane in Halifax. Continue reading
Search and rescue operation underway in northern N.B. for missing man
Anyone with information, or who may have seen Rolland Roy since the early morning hours of Jan. 4, is asked to contact the Campbellton RCMP. Continue reading
Dalhousie researcher wins award for work that finds plain cigarette packaging is effective
Dr. Mohammed Al-Hamdani’s work found that Health Canada’s format for plain cigarette packaging is an effective deterrent for smokers with a predisposed fear of illness. Continue reading
As superbugs grow stronger, Nova Scotia health experts encourage judicious use of antibiotics
As superbugs grow in strength and number, Nova Scotia health experts are encouraging the public to take a second look at their use of antibiotics. Continue reading
1.8 million items of garbage strewn over Bay of Fundy bottom, study estimates
The study published Thursday in Marine Pollution Bulletin found an average of 137 pieces of plastic litter, dumped or lost fishing gear and other garbage per square kilometre of ocean. Continue reading
Concerns raised over anti-LGBTQ2 speaker scheduled for campus event at Dalhousie University
In an email statement from a spokesperson, Dalhousie says it’s not affiliated with the event, just renting space to organizers. Continue reading
Dalhousie closes McCain building until further notice after chemicals taint water
The university said that the decision to close the Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building was made at around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, after reports of discoloured water were received. Continue reading
N.B. facing shortage of almost 3,000 trades workers by 2028: construction association
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
According to the association, 7,400 skilled workers are expected to retire in the next decade and only 4,500 new entrants are projected to be available locally to fill the gap. Continue reading