The charges against Carie Dexter Willis arose from the woman’s allegations that he induced her in 2003 to enter into a non-consensual sexual relationship in exchange for his ensuring deportation proceedings against her would not proceed. Continue reading
The inquiry found Nova Scotia had violated the human rights of three people with disabilities, but did not determine that systemic discrimination against people with disabilities had occurred. Continue reading
A court decision has slammed the government after Nova Scotia’s ombudsman took the province to court following the health department’s refusal to hand over requested documents. Continue reading
In a written decision released Thursday, a three-member panel upheld a lower court ruling in Alex Cameron’s favour that waived the government’s privilege on internal government communications, Continue reading
Riley was sentenced to life in prison with no eligibility for parole for 15 years in connection to the killing of Donald Chad Smith. Continue reading
Nova Scotia’s Court of Appeal found the NSLC’s markup fee on beer sold on Unfiltered Brewing’s own premises was a proprietary charge and not an unlawful tax. Continue reading
Lindsay Souvannarath is serving life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years for plotting to kill shoppers at one of Atlantic Canada’s busiest malls on Feb. 14, 2015 – four years ago Thursday. Continue reading
There is a publication ban in place on evidence presented at the preliminary inquiry, which began Monday in Halifax provincial court before Judge Amy Sakalauskas. Continue reading
Paul Trevor Calnen was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder in the death of Reita Louise Jordan, 35, in March 2013. Continue reading
In a ruling released Wednesday, the Court of Appeal of Nova Scotia set aside nine sexual assault convictions, for reasons including that the trial judge did not fairly assess the father’s credibility. Continue reading