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Stepfather of missing N.S. children has court case adjourned
The stepfather of two missing children had his court case adjourned. Daniel Martell is facing sexual assault charges involving an adult. The case in Pictou Provincial Court is now scheduled for May 4 ...
Mar 30, 2026
SIRT investigating death of pedestrian on N.S. highway
The Serious Incident Response Team are investigating a fatal crash in Tantallon. In a release, they say a man was walking on the side of Highway 103 on Saturday night, when he was struck by a vehicle....
Mar 30, 2026
Runner assaulted in Yarmouth, RCMP seeking more information
A runner was assaulted in Yarmouth recently. RCMP say it happened to a man Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of William and Albert Street. They say two men grabbed and attacked him, bystanders t...
Mar 27, 2026
Lockdown ended at Springhill jail after stabbing weapons found
A lockdown has ended at Springhill Institution. It was implemented March 15 after an assault that briefly sent three individuals to hospital for treatment. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says in a ...
Mar 27, 2026
Yarmouth mother gets 6 years in prison for 2020 death of toddler
*Editor's note: this story contains disturbing subject matter Six years in prison for a Yarmouth woman who killed her toddler. Thirty-two-year-old April Surette was sentenced Thursday afternoon on a c...
Mar 26, 2026
Dartmouth homicide added to major crimes reward program
A Dartmouth homicide has been added to the major crimes reward program. The province says up to $150,000 will be offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of who was responsible for...
Mar 24, 2026
Yarmouth mother to be sentenced later this week in 2020 death of toddler
A Yarmouth woman will be sentenced later this week in the death of her 17-month-old son. Sentencing was supposed to take place Monday in Yarmouth Provincial Court for 32-year-old April Surette. Her de...
Mar 23, 2026
27 animals seized, 32 charges laid after 2 homes investigated
Three people are facing charges after two homes in Shubenacadie were searched during an investigation under the Animal Protection Act. The SPCA says in September, 27 animals were seized and 32 charges...
Mar 13, 2026 screen grab, CPAC
N.S. committee 'hopeful' on preventing future domestic violence deaths
Mental health in elementary schools, housing supports and violence prevention services for men. Those are some of the recommendations from a Domestic Violence Death Review Committee in Nova Scotia. Dr...
Mar 13, 2026
Premier focused on competition for Nova Scotia Power
Would the province consider re-nationalizing Nova Scotia Power? Premier Tim Houston was asked by reporters at Province House Friday if they'd explore buying the company back. "Discussions around what ...
Mar 13, 2026
