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Inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting to release final report on March 30

Inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting to release final report on March 30

HALIFAX — The public inquiry that investigated the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia announced today it will release its final report on March 30.
William Sandeson guilty of second-degree murder, jury rejects self-defence claim

William Sandeson guilty of second-degree murder, jury rejects self-defence claim

HALIFAX — A jury found a former Halifax medical student guilty of second-degree murder on Saturday in the 2015 shooting death of a fellow student whose body has never been found.
Man, 23, dies in car crash on Highway 2 in Grand Lake Station, N.S.

Man, 23, dies in car crash on Highway 2 in Grand Lake Station, N.S.

GRAND LAKE STATION, N.S. — A 23-year-old man has died in a single-vehicle crash north of Halifax after his car left the highway and went into a ditch.
Halifax jury extends deliberations into a third day in William Sandeson murder trial

Halifax jury extends deliberations into a third day in William Sandeson murder trial

HALIFAX — The Halifax jury that will decide the fate of William Sandeson, an ex-medical student accused of murder, has concluded its deliberations for the day without reaching a verdict.
Supreme Court clears way for third trial in 2000 killings of Nova Scotia couple

Supreme Court clears way for third trial in 2000 killings of Nova Scotia couple

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia man accused of killing a couple in their Hants County home more than 22 years ago will face a new trial after the Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday refused to hear a Crown appeal.
Nova Scotia says a record number of immigrants became permanent residents in 2022

Nova Scotia says a record number of immigrants became permanent residents in 2022

HALIFAX — Opposition parties in Nova Scotia say they’re concerned the province lacks the housing and health-care resources to support newcomers as immigration to the province reaches new highs.
Publication ban lifted on evidence excluded from high-profile Halifax murder trial

Publication ban lifted on evidence excluded from high-profile Halifax murder trial

HALIFAX — The case against a former Dalhousie University medical student accused of killing another student during a drug deal and dismembering his body is now in the hands of a jury.
'Drug dealers don't become doctors.' Crown says ex-medical student motivated by greed

'Drug dealers don't become doctors.' Crown says ex-medical student motivated by greed

HALIFAX — William Sandeson was motivated by greed when the former medical student carried out a plan to kill another student during a drug deal in Halifax, a court heard Wednesday.

Young hockey player charged with assault after stick-swinging injury in Halifax

HALIFAX — Police have charged a young hockey player with assault after he allegedly swung his stick at an opponent after a rough game at a Halifax rink.
Mi'kmaq regalia to return home to Nova Scotia after 130 years in Australian museum

Mi'kmaq regalia to return home to Nova Scotia after 130 years in Australian museum

HALIFAX — Mi’kmaq regalia kept in an Australian museum for more than 130 years will finally be returned to Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia — close to where the items are believed to have been crafted by a Mi’kmaq artist in the 1800s.