Heavy machinery was moving into Ocean Breeze Village in Dartmouth on Tuesday as the first day of demolition began. The neighbourhood located next to Halifax’s Mackay Bridge held some of the lowest rent prices in the city. “Everyone here is in the same position pretty much that there’s nowhere else to go but here because … Read More “‘This is home for us’: Dartmouth Ocean Breeze Village residents worried on next steps as demolition begins” »
Two non-profit groups the provincial government relies on to house and support homeless people have told a legislative committee they desperately need more funding. Marie-France LeBlanc, executive director of the North End Community Health Centre in Halifax, said her non-profit was struggling to meet the growing demand for assistance, while trying to satisfy the diverse … Read More “Partner groups in provincial homelessness projects plead for more public funding” »
WARNING: This article contains details of abuse. The Burnaby RCMP is commending victims of alleged online sextortion, saying their coming forward and making reports from different provinces has resulted in nearly two dozen charges against a 19-year-old Burnaby, B.C., resident. “Their bravery in stepping forward and telling someone has allowed us to advance this investigation, which … Read More “Nova Scotians among victims in B.C. sextortion case” »
A 19-year-old B.C. man has been charged with 23 offences in the alleged online sextortion of victims in multiple provinces. The Burnaby RCMP announced the charges Tuesday, saying they followed a cross-country investigation led by the detachment’s child abuse and sexual exploitation unit following reports in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. Last month, Anwer Jelassi … Read More “B.C. man facing 23 charges in online sextortion of teens in Ont., Que. and N.S.” »
A substitute teacher in Prince Edward Island previously charged with child pornography offences was re-arrested on Sunday. Matthew Alan Craswell, 39, was previously charged on Friday after police executed a search warrant at a home in Cornwall. He was arrested and a number of electronic devices were seized from the home, although he was later … Read More “P.E.I. substitute teacher re-arrested, charged with sexual offences” »
Three people died in a collision in Mount William, N.S., Sunday night, prompting an RCMP investigation. Police responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision just between the Trenton connector and Granton exit of Highway 106 at around 10:45 p.m. Upon arrival, police found both vehicles on fire. The driver of one of the vehicles, … Read More “Three dead after crash at Mount William: N.S. RCMP” »
Skyler Blackie’s bunker gear, including his pants and boots, sit on the floor of his parent’s basement in tribute along with dozens of smiling photos of the young fallen firefighter. The 28-year-old died following a routine training procedure at the Nova Scotia Firefighters School in Waverley in March 2019. The expired extinguisher he was using exploded. … Read More “N.S. firefighter’s family pushes for school to close following death” »
A woman testifying at a hearing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia on Monday broke down sobbing as she described the experience of her first child birth four years ago. The woman, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, is one of three people to complain about treatment they received from Dr. Manivasan Moodley, an obstetrician and … Read More “Hearing begins for Cape Breton gynecologist accused of professional misconduct” »
Nova Scotia’s Public Health unit in Sydney is doing things differently this summer to get middle school students caught up on their vaccinations. Grade 7 students who missed getting immunized during the school year can usually make an appointment for the shots in the summer, but this year, they can also visit a walk-in clinic. … Read More “Some Sydney students can now access vaccinations at walk-in clinic” »
