North Preston

• Nova Scotia bill to speed up land title claims in African Nova Scotian communities

  In 2017, the province created the Land Titles Initiative, which assists applicants to get title at no cost.

  Canada

  Mar 23
• N.S. announces $3M fund for land title claims in African Nova Scotian communities

  African Nova Scotian Affairs Minister Tony Ince said today the money will help resolve claims without requiring residents to go to court.

  Politics

  Mar 5
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• Halifax filmmaker shines a positive light on North Preston: ‘It means so much to me’

  Kardeisha Provo’s short film 'North Preston: The Untold Story' premieres during the 2021 Halifax Black Film Festival.

  Perspectives

  Feb 24
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• North Preston singer launches new book dedicated to empowering BIPOC kids

  'You can do anything you put your mind to, I am a living example of exactly that.'

  Features

  Feb 7
• Racist description of Halifax-area town leads to police investigation of transit app

  The Israel-based owners of the public transit app Moovit issued an apology and removed the offensive description of North Preston.

  Canada

  Feb 4
• Police seek information in death of Quintez Downey from North Preston, N.S.

  Downey worked with the North Preston Community Centre, the North Preston Housing Authority and FOG Construction.

  Crime

  Feb 4
• RCMP rule shooting death in North Preston a homicide

  Halifax RCMP were called to the community of North Preston shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday in response to reports of gunfire. 

  Crime

  Jan 28
• Young man injured in overnight shooting in North Preston

  RCMP says a 20-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting. 

  Crime

  Jan 27
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• Youth Outreach program expanding to deliver more services for young people in Nova Scotia

  Youth Outreach supports young people ages 16 to 24 within the community, as well as youth in care who are aged 12 to 18.

  Canada

  Jan 20
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• ‘Let’s get the apology right’: North Preston residents demand justice after McNeil’s apology

  The community of North Preston calls for the defunding of RCMP and redirecting $10 million a day into community development across Canada.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2020