New Dalhousie convocation staff recognizes diverse cultures, ethnic groups
“I think what this creates is a sense of awareness,” said Wendie Poitras, an African Nova Scotian artist and educator. Continue reading
Millbrook First Nation
‘Show up’: Tanya Brooks sparks call to action 10 years after her death
Tanya Brooks was murdered on May 10, 2009, and her body was discovered in the window well of St. Patrick’s-Alexandra School in Halifax the following day. Continue reading
N.S. woman charged for allegedly evading more than $2.2M in taxes: CRA
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
According to the CRA, Marshall failed to collect or remit GST and HST totalling $2,284,144.72 between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2015, in sales of tobacco to non-native customers. Continue reading
‘We brought love’: Family of murdered Mi’kmaq woman honours her life
Tanya Brooks was a Mi’kmaq woman and mother of five children when her body was discovered at St. Patrick’s Alexandra school on May 11, 2009. Continue reading
RCMP rule Millbrook First Nation death a homicide, 2 people charged
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
RCMP say they do not believe this was a random act. Continue reading
N.S. man facing impaired driving charges after allegedly leaving passengers trapped in crashed vehicle
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
A blood alcohol reading at the local detachment found he was nearly three times the legal limit. Continue reading
New Dartmouth trail to Halifax Harbour lookout opens briefly for dedication ceremony
The company that owns the land said it hopes to open the trail before the winter. Continue reading
‘Families and survivors’ the centre of missing, murdered Indigenous women inquiry: official
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has begun their Nova Scotia “community visits” as they continue to plan for the upcoming community hearing to be held later this year. Continue reading
First Nations, environmental groups appealing Alton gas project approval
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Members of First Nations, environmental and community groups have filed at least half a dozen appeals to Nova Scotia’s environment minister challenging the province’s decision to approve the Alton gas project near Stewiacke. Continue reading
Millbrook First Nation eyes Turtle Grove in Shannon Park for redevelopment
The Millbrook First Nation wants to build a mix of residential and commercial properties on the 3.9-hectare site. Continue reading