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Halifax man sentenced to life in prison for killing mother after dispute over video

Halifax man sentenced to life in prison for killing mother after dispute over video

HALIFAX — A 41-year-old Halifax man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother after the two argued over the subtitles on a video she was watching.
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Research on gene therapy for rare inherited disease reduces costly, regular treatment

Research on gene therapy for rare inherited disease reduces costly, regular treatment

HALIFAX — A researcher says an experimental gene therapy for a rare inherited disorder is saving almost as much money for the treatment of five patients as the study itself costs.
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Nova Scotia Mountie now facing seven charges of sexual assault: police watchdog

Nova Scotia Mountie now facing seven charges of sexual assault: police watchdog

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police oversight agency says an RCMP officer facing a series of sexual assault charges has again been charged with the same offence. In total, RCMP Const. William McNutt is now facing seven charges of sexual assault.
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Fin spotted close to Nova Scotia beach forces swimmers out of water

Fin spotted close to Nova Scotia beach forces swimmers out of water

QUEENSLAND — Swimmers at a busy Nova Scotia beach were forced out of the water for two hours after a fin was spotted offshore.
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Family of N.S. man found dead in Dominican Republic asks help to bring remains home

Family of N.S. man found dead in Dominican Republic asks help to bring remains home

The family of a Canadian tourist who was found dead in a northern part of the Dominican Republic is raising money to bring his remains home.
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RCMP in Nova Scotia investigate weekend crash that left one man dead

RCMP in Nova Scotia investigate weekend crash that left one man dead

WOLFVILLE — RCMP are investigating a single vehicle crash that left one man dead and one with serious injuries near Wolfville, N.S. Police say they were called to the crash near White Rock Road around 2:20 a.m. on Saturday.
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Buyers of coastal properties in Nova Scotia can ask for disclosure on flood risk

Buyers of coastal properties in Nova Scotia can ask for disclosure on flood risk

HALIFAX — Prospective buyers of coastal property in Nova Scotia are being given the option to request disclosure forms from sellers on erosion, flooding or drainage risks.
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Nova Scotia makes progress in detection of life-threatening sepsis at ERs

Nova Scotia makes progress in detection of life-threatening sepsis at ERs

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's health system is improving its methods for early detection of sepsis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the immune system reacts to infection by attacking the body's organs.
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N.S. defends $1.3-million affordable housing program that resulted in 60 leases

N.S. defends $1.3-million affordable housing program that resulted in 60 leases

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is defending a $1.35-million housing program that resulted in 60 leases over roughly two years.
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Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in Yarmouth, N.S., in March, she said it was an immediate bestseller. Within a week, Coe said her Timeless Memories shop had already made 400 sales.
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