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February 25, 2025
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Snowmobiler killed after being hit by fire truck in Collingwood Corner

Cumberland County District RCMP are investigating a fatal snowmobile crash that occurred on Wyvern Road in Collingwood Corner, northwest of Truro. On Feb.21, at approximately 10:20 p.m., RCMP, fire services, and paramedics responded to a report of a crash. More local stories: Police identify suspect; 6-year-old remains in hospital after stabbing Service adjustments for Halifax […]

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February 25, 2025
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RCMP investigate fatal crash with vehicle overturned in river

Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a crash that left a vehicle overturned in the river and one woman dead. RCMP, fire services and EHS were called to the scene at Highway 104 near West River East Side Road in Salt Springs on Feb. 20 at 3:45 p.m. Upon arrival, responders located a Dodge Grand […]

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February 25, 2025
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Man dies in police custody after mental health call

A man has died in police custody following a call for service in Fairview Saturday night. Shortly before 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Vimy Avenue where they found a 25-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis. Police report that the man became aggressive and a taser was deployed. The man was handcuffed […]

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February 25, 2025
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Service adjustments for Halifax Transit start Monday

Those who are regular transit users could be impacted by changes being made to services. Beginning Monday Feb. 24, two major routes will see service changes, while 25 trips, that were cancelled in 2023 due to staffing shortages, will be reinstated. Route 196, which travels between Halifax and Bedford, will have four additional trips scheduled […]

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February 25, 2025
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Police identify suspect; 6-year-old remains in hospital after stabbing

Regional police have released the name of the person charged in connection with an incident in downtown Halifax yesterday that saw a 6-year-old stabbed multiple times. Elliott Chorny, 19, will appear in court later this morning on charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace. According to a Monday […]

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February 25, 2025
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Surging Islanders extend Mooseheads losing streak

The Charlottetown Islanders defeated the Halifax Mooseheads 4-2 at the Scotiabank Centre Friday night, after a three-goal second period. The Mooseheads ended the first period with the lead as captain Brady Schultz scored his sixth of the season 9:32 into the period. Liam Kilfoil skated around the Islander’s net, headed to the point before finding […]

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February 25, 2025
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Police looking for driver involved in hit-and-run in Bedford

Police in Halifax are asking for help finding the driver involved in a hit and run in Bedford last month. According to HRP, a youth was hit by a driver in the area of Lodge Drive and Bedford Highway on the night of Jan. 28. Upon arrival, officers found a youth lying on the ground […]

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February 25, 2025
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RCMP officer charged by SiRT with breaking and entering, mischief

The province’s police watchdog said it has reasonable and probable ground to believe that an RCMP officer committed criminal offences in Sydney, N.S. The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) charged Constable Sara Bennett with breaking and entering and mischief in connection to incidents with a man known to her. “The RCMP takes all allegations of […]