Autopsy on Halifax PhD student pulled from Italian river reveals he drowned: report
Saint Mary’s issued a statement June 5 stating John was originally from the Bahamas and had been a student at the university for two years. Continue reading
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Former SMU groundskeeper sentenced to 2.5 years for sexually assaulting student in dorm room
Matthew Percy was convicted of sexual assault and voyeurism in Halifax Provincial Court, where he heard his fate on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
‘It’s a huge honour’: SMU to retire Huskies legend Chris Flynn’s jersey
For Flynn, the honour represents years of hard work and tenacity during his university playing career and beyond. Continue reading
Projects will help Nova Scotia prepare for rising sea levels, storms
The province and Ottawa will share $114 million in costs of improving over 64 kilometres of dikes and their aboiteaux – sluices under the dikes that allow water out at low tide. Continue reading
Victim impact statement read at former SMU groundskeeper’s sexual assault sentencing
The victim says she was “anxious to the point of getting sick” and turned to drinking in the weeks following the attack. Continue reading
Sobey family empire donates $18 million to Saint Mary’s University
The money will go towards attracting top students to the school’s commerce program, expanding its faculty, and a new building dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation. Continue reading
Man allegedly exposes himself to woman at SMU
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The man is about 27 years old, had crooked teeth and was wearing a dark-coloured hoodie at the time of last night’s incident. Continue reading
Sentencing hearing postponed for former SMU groundskeeper convicted of sexual assault
Matthew Percy was found guilty of sexual assault and voyeurism in December in the September 2017 incident. Continue reading
Former groundskeeper found guilty of sexual assault to face sentencing as he awaits new trials
Matthew Percy was found guilty of sexual assault and voyeurism in December in connection with the September 2017 incident. Continue reading
Halifax ruins at Bayers Lake still mystify archaeologists after new study
The undated Bayers Lake Mystery Walls lie just outside Halifax city centre and have long puzzled local academics and history buffs. Continue reading