North Preston

• Canada’s largest Black community feels disconnected with new riding. Here’s why

  In North Preston, Canada's largest Black community, some are feeling disconnected to the area's new riding and how the party and candidates aren't talking about important issues.

  Politics

  Apr 24, 2025
  
• Man shot and killed in North Preston, N.S., homicide investigation launched

  RCMP say a 36-year-old Westphal man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds, and later died. The death is being investigated as a homicide.

  Crime

  May 9, 2024
  
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• ‘Senseless act of violence’: N.S. police appeal for info in killing of 18-year-old man

  Police in Nova Scotia are appealing for information in the homicide of an 18-year-old man, who died in hospital four days after being shot in the community of North Preston.

  Crime

  Mar 20, 2024
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• Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community

  In the 1800s, Nova Scotia granted land to both white and Black Loyalists, but only white settlers were given clear land titles, leading to persistent confusion for descendants.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
• Dartmouth bakery selling ‘Black Futures Cupcakes’ inspired by Nelson Whynder students

  Included in the half dozen is a 'Peace and Love' cupcake in honour of Lee Marion Cain, a student at Nelson Whynder who was killed in a brazen shooting in Dartmouth in 2021.

  Education

  Feb 16, 2023
• One year after 8-year-old shot and killed, Halifax police still seeking information

  It's been one year since Lee-Marion Cain, 8, from North Preston was killed in a brazen shooting in Dartmouth.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
• Killing of 8-year-old leads to largest unsolved crime reward in N.S. history

  Lee-Marion Cain of North Preston, N.S. was just eight years old when he was killed in a brazen shooting in Dartmouth on Dec. 21, 2021.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2022
• Emergency alert cancelled, 2 arrested after N.S. RCMP respond to shootings in Preston area

  As of 11:30 p.m., the Nova Scotia RCMP no longer believe there is an immediate risk to public safety and the emergency alert has been lifted.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2022
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• 10-year-old child missing from North Preston found safe after overnight search

  A 10-year-old boy, who was missing in the Halifax area overnight and was the subject of an emergency alert, has been located safe Wednesday evening.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2021
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• African Nova Scotian communities host walk/run to honour Emancipation Day

  Several African Nova Scotian communities came together to organize a run/walk event for Emancipation Day.

  Features

  Aug 1, 2021