Halifax Regional Police believe Devon Sinclair Marsman, who disappeared in 2022, was the victim of a homicide and two people have now been charged in his death. During a news conference Tuesday morning, Halifax Regional Police Chief Don MacLean also said investigators believe human remains recently found are those of the missing teen. “We are … Read More “Two people charged in murder of Halifax teen; police believe remains have been found” »
The federal government says it will move on to fund other projects if the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia provincial governments don’t accept a 50/50 split in mitigation costs at the Chignecto Isthmus. The narrow 24-kilometre strip of land connecting the borders of both provinces includes the Trans-Canada Highway and CN Rail line – both … Read More “Feds tell N.S. and N.B. to pay half of Chignecto Isthmus costs ‘before it is too late’” »
The New Brunswick RCMP says two youths have been arrested following an emergency alert for an “armed individual” in the southeastern part of the province Monday night. Caledonia Region RCMP responded to a report of a shooting on Main Street in Salisbury, N.B., around 7 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a 48-year-old man suffering … Read More “Two youths arrested after N.B. RCMP issue emergency alert for ‘armed individual’ following shooting” »
Halifax police say the disappearance of 16-year-old Devon Sinclair Marsman is now considered a homicide and two people have been charged in his death. Marsman was last seen the week of Feb. 21, 2022. In a news release Tuesday, police said his body has been found and is now with the Medical Examiner’s Office for official … Read More “Devon Marsman disappearance now considered a homicide” »
The Nova Scotia government says it’s modernizing its policing standards with a more effective and accountable policing model that introduces an auditing system for all policing agencies. Nova Scotia Attorney General and Justice Minister Barbara Adams signed off on 39 new standards Tuesday morning. “These new standards represent a significant step forward in our commitment … Read More “Nova Scotia implements new policing standards after Mass Casualty report” »
Halifax Regional Police are holding a news conference Tuesday after developments in the case of a teen who’s been missing for more than two years. Police said Monday that two men were arrested in connection with the disappearance of Devon Sinclair Marsman. Police have scheduled a news conference for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday after the charges … Read More “Halifax police to hold news conference after two arrested in connection with missing teen” »
New Brunswick RCMP say two youths have been arrested after an emergency alert was issued Monday evening about someone carrying a gun in the province’s southeast. Caledonia Region Mounties say they were first called out to Main Street in the community of Salisbury around 7 p.m. on reports of a shooting. A 48-year-old man was … Read More “Two youths arrested after emergency alert issued in New Brunswick” »
Two Halifax seniors who were living in a tent have moved into an apartment thanks to a volunteer street navigator and financial help from some kind strangers. Judy Howe, 77, was homeless for around six months and was most recently living in an encampment on University Avenue with her partner, George Gillmore. Howe said they found themselves homeless after … Read More “Seniors living in Halifax tent move into apartment thanks to donors, volunteer” »
On the 25th anniversary of the Marshall Decision — a landmark court ruling that affirmed First Nations’ treaty right to fish, hunt and gather in pursuit of a moderate livelihood — some say there’s still a long way to go to properly uphold it. The Supreme Court ruling involved Donald Marshall Jr., a Mi’kmaw man … Read More “25 years after the Marshall Decision, some say more must be done to uphold treaty rights” »
Ottawa is negotiating a $500-million bailout for Nova Scotia’s privately owned electric utility, saying the money will be used to prevent a big spike in electricity rates. Federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement Monday in Halifax, saying Nova Scotia Power Inc. needs the money to cover higher costs resulting from the delayed … Read More “Ottawa negotiating $500M bailout for Nova Scotia Power over Muskrat Falls delays” »
