Investigation still open two months after Halifax fire kills seven Syrian refugee children
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Investigation still open two months after Halifax fire kills seven Syrian refugee children
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Investigation still open two months after Halifax fire kills seven Syrian refugee children
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April 19, 2019
It's been two months since a devastating house fire claimed the lives of all seven children from a Syrian family that recently settled in Halifax. The tragedy of the Barho family captured headlines and hearts right across the country. But today there is still no conclusion in an ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire. Alexa MacLean brings us that story.
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Investigation still open two months after Halifax fire kills seven Syrian refugee children01:58 | April 19, 2019 -
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Canada unveils Black History Month theme in Nova Scotia02:16 | January 7, 2026 -
Public school officials call for more support to retrain teachers in Nova Scotia02:00 | January 6, 2026 -
Nova Scotia teen dies after being attacked by 3 dogs01:34 | January 6, 2026 -
Sentencing hearing underway for former IWK CEO found guilty of defrauding hospital02:14 | January 6, 2026 -
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Investigation still open two months after Halifax fire kills seven Syrian refugee children01:58 | April 19, 2019
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 710:20 | January 7, 2026
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Community support for family of boy killed in Nova Scotia dog attack02:14 | January 7, 2026
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Canada unveils Black History Month theme in Nova Scotia02:16 | January 7, 2026
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Public school officials call for more support to retrain teachers in Nova Scotia02:00 | January 6, 2026
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Nova Scotia teen dies after being attacked by 3 dogs01:34 | January 6, 2026
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Sentencing hearing underway for former IWK CEO found guilty of defrauding hospital02:14 | January 6, 2026
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Heritage groups and historians want old Halifax Memorial Library preserved02:09 | January 6, 2026
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Venezuelans in the Maritimes hopeful their home country can now rebuild02:09 | January 5, 2026
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Advocate and councillor hopeful by lack of construction at Dartmouth Cove02:03 | January 5, 2026
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Investigation still open two months after Halifax fire kills seven Syrian refugee children
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April 19, 2019
It's been two months since a devastating house fire claimed the lives of all seven children from a Syrian family that recently settled in Halifax. The tragedy of the Barho family captured headlines and hearts right across the country. But today there is still no conclusion in an ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire. Alexa MacLean brings us that story.
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