Nova Scotia RCMP

• Pictou, N.S. man facing attempted murder after alleged vehicle assault

  Police say the driver tried to hit someone on the front porch of the home with the vehicle then fled the scene. He was later arrested after running naked through the woods.

  Crime

  Jun 1
• Man taken to hospital after early-morning shooting in Pictou

  A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

  Canada

  May 24
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• Nova Scotia to hold 2 minutes of silence to honour mass shooting victims

  Iain Rankin says he will be attending a closed gathering on Sunday afternoon in Truro, N.S., that will begin with a moment of silence at 3 p.m. local time.

  Canada

  Apr 12
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• Episode 13: How ending child abuse and improving mental health care could prevent mass shootings

  Researchers found 92 per cent of mass shooters experienced childhood maltreatment, and 80 per cent were in crisis at the time of the shooting.

  Crime

  Apr 12
• Independent investigation to begin into allegations RCMP destroyed evidence in Glen Assoun case

  The Mounties have cited an internal review about the destruction of former Const. Dave Moore’s work, and have said there was “no malicious intent.”

  Canada

  Mar 25
• Pickup truck driver pronounced dead after collision in Guysborough County, N.S.

  Just before 3:30 p.m., Nova Scotia police received a report of a crash on Fishermans Harbour Road in Fishermans Harbour. 

  Crime

  Mar 20
• Human remains found in Mineville, N.S., identified to be missing man

  Police say the person was identified as a 52-year-old man from Lake Echo who was reported missing on Friday. 

  Canada

  Mar 13
• Morning ATV accident claims life of 22-year-old Yarmouth County man

  Police were called to the scene of the single-vehicle accident on the Hardscratch Road in South Ohio, N.S., around 6:20 a.m. on Saturday.

  Canada

  Mar 13
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• Nova Scotia RCMP burn surplus gear 11 months after mass shooting

  Nova Scotia RCMP destroyed nearly seven tonnes of surplus equipment, including uniform shoots, body armour and boots, over two days in March.

  Crime

  Mar 10
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• Two people dead after early morning fire in Hilden: N.S. RCMP

  RCMP say a fire in Colchester County that claimed the lives of two people is not believed to be suspicious. 

  Fire

  Mar 6