Digby impaired driving arrest after vehicle hits house
A 22-year-old faces impaired driving charges after a shocking crash sent a vehicle plowing into a Digby residence, prompting emergency response and raising community safety concerns.
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Fraser Rejects Notwithstanding Clause for Child Porn Ruling
Canada's Immigration Minister Sean Fraser firmly dismisses employing the constitutional override to challenge a court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses.
NS police cleared after suspect crashes truck, breaks collarbone
A New Glasgow police officer faces no charges after a dramatic arrest where a suspect crashed his truck and broke his collarbone. The province's police watchdog concludes the officer acted properly during the tense confrontation.
Body Found in Cape Breton Woods - Police Investigate
Nova Scotia RCMP and Cape Breton Regional Police are conducting a joint investigation after a deceased individual was found in a wooded area near Coxheath. Authorities remain tight-lipped about the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
Liberals reject notwithstanding clause for child porn sentences
The Canadian government rules out invoking the controversial notwithstanding clause to restore mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses, sparking debate over judicial discretion and child protection.
Nova Scotia drug bust: Meteghan man arrested on multiple charges
RCMP arrest 37-year-old Meteghan man on drug trafficking and weapons offenses following investigation, seizing cocaine, cash, and prohibited firearms in Nova Scotia raid.
Nova Scotia Expands Free Transit Program to Cape Breton
Nova Scotia's free transit pass program expands to include Cape Breton, providing transportation relief to thousands more residents across the province.
Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Bill Mont Dies at 96
The Atlantic Canadian business community remembers Bill Mont, founder of Mount Holdings, whose entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropy shaped Nova Scotia for generations.
Simple Fix Saves Child Porn Minimum Sentences
University of Alberta law professor Steven Penney offers constitutional solution to preserve mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses while avoiding controversial use of notwithstanding clause.
NS Justice Minister blasts child porn sentence ruling
Nova Scotia's Justice Minister Brad Johns condemns Supreme Court decision eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession, calling it 'deeply concerning' for victims.
Major drug bust in Wagmatcook: Cocaine, weapons seized
RCMP makes significant drug trafficking bust in Wagmatcook, Nova Scotia home, seizing cocaine, weapons, and cash. One man faces multiple charges in coordinated police operation.
Dalhousie part-time faculty win wage gains, job security
Part-time academic staff at Dalhousie University have won significant wage increases and enhanced job security in a groundbreaking new collective agreement.
Nova Scotia Nature Trust Fights to Save Rare Ecosystem
The Nova Scotia Nature Trust launches an urgent $750,000 fundraising campaign to protect the critically endangered coastal limestone barren ecosystem, home to rare species found nowhere else in Canada.
Halifax designer funds wigs for cancer patients
A Nova Scotia designer is transforming lives by fundraising for custom wigs, bringing confidence and comfort to local breast cancer warriors during treatment.
Nova Scotia Ghost Stories: Vernon Oickle's New Book
Acclaimed author Vernon Oickle unveils his latest book exploring spine-tingling ghost stories and paranormal encounters from across Nova Scotia's most haunted locations.
Dartmouth Philippine Market Celebrates Culture & Community
Discover how Dartmouth's second annual Philippine Market brought authentic Filipino culture, cuisine, and crafts to Nova Scotia, creating unforgettable community connections.
Premiers Push for Tough Child Porn Sentences After Court Ruling
Alberta and Saskatchewan premiers are pushing the federal government to use the notwithstanding clause to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences after Supreme Court ruling.
Child dies in Nova Scotia highway collision near Antigonish
A community mourns after a fatal collision claims the life of a child in Nova Scotia's Antigonish County. RCMP continue their investigation into the devastating incident.
Nova Scotia Fights Child Porn Sentence Ruling
Nova Scotia's justice minister declares the province will intervene as opposing party in landmark case challenging mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession.
Court's Child Porn Ruling Sparks National Outrage
A controversial Supreme Court decision declaring mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography unconstitutional has ignited firestorm across Canada, raising serious questions about judicial accountability.
Poilievre to override Supreme Court on child porn ruling
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pledges to invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to reverse a controversial Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences.
Alberta NDP Proposes Wage Hike and Tip Protection
Alberta's NDP pushes for minimum wage increase to $16.50 and new tip protection legislation to safeguard service workers' earnings across the province.
Man faces charges after threatening property employees: NS RCMP
A 46-year-old man faces multiple charges following threatening incidents at a Nova Scotia property management office. RCMP respond to weapons threats in Eastern Passage.
NS Premier's First Trip as Energy Minister: Calgary & Houston
Nova Scotia's Premier Tim Houston embarks on his first official trip as energy minister, heading to Calgary and Houston to promote the province's energy potential and economic opportunities.
Nova Scotia Vigil for Missing Sullivan Children
A Nova Scotia community comes together in a moving vigil to honor three missing Sullivan children as the search continues and family pleads for closure.
Nova Scotia grocery store launches hurricane relief donation drive
A Nova Scotia grocery store initiates a powerful donation drive to support residents devastated by Hurricane Melissa, showcasing community resilience during Atlantic Canada's storm recovery efforts.
Nova Scotia Fire Department Break-Ins: RCMP Investigation
RCMP are investigating multiple break-ins at a Guysborough County volunteer fire department, raising concerns about community safety and emergency response capabilities in rural Nova Scotia.
Dartmouth Care Facility Closing in Human Rights Settlement
Ocean View Manor, a long-term care facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, will close permanently on December 31st as part of a human rights remedy affecting residents with disabilities across the province.
Lower Sackville weapons complaint leads to multiple charges
Halifax District RCMP respond to weapons complaint in Lower Sackville, resulting in charges against six individuals including five youths. Police recover weapon during investigation.
Dramatic Vehicle Fire Erupts in Greenwich, NS
A terrifying vehicle fire completely engulfed a car in Greenwich, Nova Scotia, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Firefighters battled intense flames in this dramatic Kings County incident.
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