North Preston

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 2 homes damaged after shots fired in North Preston, N.S.

  Police responded to reports of shots fired in the early hours of July 3, and again at noon on July 4.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021
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• 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, 2021
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• 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, 2021