Guysborough

• Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry to resume next week after nearly a year of delays

  There will be restrictions on in-person access to the inquiry as a result of the pandemic. However, the court has now confirmed that proceedings will be livestreamed online.

  Health

  Feb 10, 2021
  
• Lionel Desmond inquiry to resume mid-February, barring technical delays

  Jennifer Stairs said in a news release Friday the fatality inquiry in the Lionel Desmond case will go ahead in mid-February at the courthouse in Port Hawkesbury, N.S.

  Crime

  Nov 27, 2020
  
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• Lionel Desmond inquiry to resume at new Nova Scotia venue in February: lawyer

  The provincial fatality inquiry started hearing testimony in January, but it was suspended in early March, just before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a longer delay.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2020
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• Justice minister says scheduling snafus stalling Desmond inquiry, but lawyer isn’t so sure

  A lawyer who represents one of Lionel Desmond's sisters says scheduling is not the problem.

  Crime

  Oct 29, 2020
• Desmond Fatality inquiry delayed again, family calls it shameful and despicable

  The hearing into the Lionel Desmond Fatality Inquiry will be delayed again and won't resume until 2021.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2020
• No word on when Nova Scotia’s Lionel Desmond inquiry will resume

  Provincial Justice Minister Mark Furey confirmed Thursday that work is underway to find a larger venue to ensure the hearings can comply with physical distancing protocols, but he could not say how long that will take.

  Crime

  Oct 1, 2020
• New docs reveal structural concerns over Tittle Bridge prior to collapse

  Inspection reports dating back to July 2019 indicate a level of concern about the state of the bridge.

  Politics

  Sep 30, 2020
• N.S. municipality tests viability of four-day work week after coronavirus reorganization

  Approximately 60 municipal employees will work the same number of hours over a condensed work week, with either Monday or Friday off.

  Economy

  Jun 15, 2020
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• Lionel Desmond’s family says race has yet to be addressed at the fatality inquiry

  Six weeks into the Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry and family members say systemic racism hasn't yet been addressed

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2020
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• Firearm officials speak at Lionel Desmond Inquiry about licensing practises

  Nova Scotia's chief firearms officer, John Parkin, is providing details about firearms licensing practices.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2020