Halifax man sentenced for stabbing death of friend
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Halifax man sentenced for stabbing death of friend
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Halifax man sentenced for stabbing death of friend
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November 17, 2025
A Halifax man who murdered his friend two years ago will have to spend at least 10 years behind bars. Alexander Charles Howe pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing earlier this year. As Skye Bryden-Blom reports, the victim’s sister spoke at sentencing, saying her brought had a “big-hearted soul.”
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Halifax man sentenced for stabbing death of friend01:49 | November 17, 2025
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Atlantic International Film Festival kicks off04:25 | 8 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Sept. 1523:56 | September 15, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Sept. 1310:06 | September 13, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Sept. 1310:06 | September 13, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Sept. 1213:36 | September 12, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Sept. 1213:36 | September 12, 2026
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Ottawa will not recognize ‘southern Inuit’ as holding Indigenous rights01:36 | September 12, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Sept. 1123:55 | September 11, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Sept. 1023:54 | September 10, 2026
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Slowdown in wood deliveries to Nackawic Pulp Mill affecting forestry sector02:32 | September 9, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Sept. 823:28 | September 8, 2026
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First day of fall sitting at legislature looks at the economy, tariff feud and workers’ rights02:00 | September 8, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Sept. 724:56 | September 7, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Sept. 724:56 | September 7, 2026
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Cape Breton swamped by severe floods, more rain on the way00:29 | September 6, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Sept. 614:41 | September 6, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Sept. 614:41 | September 6, 2026
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N.S. authorities warn of increased flooding in Cape Breton00:29 | September 6, 2026
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Maritime environmental groups call on provincial governments to better address climate change02:09 | September 4, 2026
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Latin-American organization aiming to preserve Hispanic culture in Halifax01:57 | September 4, 2026
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Marco MacLeod resigns from postion after weeks of rap lyric backlash02:00 | September 3, 2026
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Atlantic Canadian politicians react after Hilroy leaves Cape Breton, Newfoundland off its cover02:05 | September 3, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Sept. 223:32 | September 2, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Sept. 113:40 | September 1, 2026
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Halifax legal community reacts to N.S. preventing people living in tents from higher income assistance02:07 | September 1, 2026
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Advocates say gender-based violence still overlooked in N.S. mass shooting02:17 | September 1, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 3123:54 | August 31, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 3012:25 | August 30, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 3012:25 | August 30, 2026
Halifax man sentenced for stabbing death of friend
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November 17, 2025
A Halifax man who murdered his friend two years ago will have to spend at least 10 years behind bars. Alexander Charles Howe pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing earlier this year. As Skye Bryden-Blom reports, the victim’s sister spoke at sentencing, saying her brought had a “big-hearted soul.”
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