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‘How could you?’: Harris, Myran's loved ones denounce Winnipeg landfill search opponents after possible human remains found

Battling pain, deep grief and shock, mixed in with feelings of vindication, the families of two slain Indigenous women whose bodies are believed to be at a Winnipeg landfill reacted to the news that possible...

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Halifax Harbour Bridges getting ready to remove tolls

Work is underway as Halifax Harbour Bridges prepares to remove tolls on the MacKay and Macdonald bridges as of April 1. The removal of the $1.25 tolls, or $1 with a MacPass, was an election promise...

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Halifax police confirm remains identified as Devon Marsman

Halifax police confirmed that remains discovered during the Devon Sinclair Marsman investigation have been positively identified as those of the 16-year-old. Marsman was last seen alive on Feb. 24,...

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Council unanimously approves motion to address fire-ravaged Bloomfield School

Halifax councillors voted unanimously this week to look at the city's options for dealing with an old school site that was recently the scene of a large fire. The motion from District 8 Councillor Virginia...

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Rainfall warnings in effect for HRM and Atlantic coast

Rain, heavy at times, is expected along the Atlantic coast of mainland Nova Scotia from Thursday afternoon until Friday morning. Total rainfall amounts are forecasted to range from 25 to 50 mm, with...

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Stabbing of child in Halifax reflects lack of mental health care access, expert says

A mother's lament that she had been desperately seeking treatment for her daughter, who was charged this week with stabbing a child in Halifax, points to the need for better mental health care. That's...

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Centre opens to train, expedite international doctors' licenses in Nova Scotia

The province opened a new centre aimed to train international doctors so they can get licenses in Canada and practice in Nova Scotia communities. The Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence opened...
Council reverses decision on Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment project

Halifax councillors have reversed course on a previous decision and will be moving forward with the first phase of the Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment project. In January, councillors rejected...
Halifax under rainfall warning ahead of warm-up, storm

A rainfall warning is issued for the Halifax area with wet weather in the forecast for Thursday. Environment Canada issued the warning on Wednesday afternoon, replacing a previous special weather statement. The...

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Halifax police say condition of six-year-old stabbing victim has improved

The health of the six-year-old boy who was stabbed multiple times on Sunday in Halifax has improved and he is now in stable condition, police said Tuesday. The child was rushed to hospital Sunday afternoon...