Purcells Cove

• Supreme Court of Canada refuses to hear Nicholas Butcher’s appeal of murder conviction

  Nicholas Butcher was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2016 death of Kristin Johnston. He is serving a life sentence but is eligible for parole after serving 15 years.

  Crime

  Feb 4, 2021
  
• Halifax land secured for large wilderness park with two lakes, hiking trails

  The Nature Conservancy of Canada says the 153-hectare Shaw Wilderness Park will be located in the Williams Lake area, between Spryfield and Purcell's Cove.

  Environment

  Jan 20, 2020
  
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• Residents call for pedestrian safety updates on Herring Cove Road

  Residents of communities by Herring Cove Road have identified pedestrian safety as a top priority in infrastructure updates

  Traffic

  Jan 11, 2019
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• Province commits $1 million to Halifax Urban Wilderness Park

  The 380-acre park is $1.2 million from its fundraising goal of $8 million after the province chipped in a cool $1 million.

  Environment

  Sep 20, 2018
• Nicholas Butcher to serve at least 15 years in prison before he can apply for parole

  Butcher was convicted of killing his girlfriend Kristin Johnston earlier this year.

  Crime

  Aug 22, 2018
• Nicholas Butcher found guilty of second-degree murder in Kristin Johnston’s death

  Butcher, 36, pleaded not guilty to the offence and had been on trial at Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Halifax since early April.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2018
• Jurors hearing Nicholas Butcher trial enter second day of deliberations

  The Crown has alleged Butcher killed Kristin Johnston by stabbing her multiple times in the throat.

  Crime

  Apr 28, 2018
• Exhibits from Nicholas Butcher murder trial show blood stains on Kristin Johnston’s porch

  Exhibits from Nicholas Butcher's murder trial have been released to the public.

  Crime

  Apr 12, 2018
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• Council votes to move ahead with Purcell’s Cove park negotiations 

  A proposed wilderness park in Purcell's Cove is one step closer to reality following a Tuesday vote at council.

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2016
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• Halifax yoga community mourns murder victim Kristin Johnston

  Johnston was the owner of the now-closed yoga and fitness studio 42 Degrees Fitness and Wellness, formerly called Bikram Yoga.

  Crime

  Mar 28, 2016