Category Archives: Acadia Nova Scotia (CKBW)
Timeline Details Gunman’s Movements, Murder Of RCMP Officer, And Discovery of Identity
Nova Scotia RCMP have released a detailed timeline on the Portapique mass shooting that took place last weekend. Supt. Darren Campbell of the Nova Scotia RCMP, detailed a 13-hour span of multiple deat...
Apr 24, 2020
Virtual Vigil To Honour Victims Of Nova Scotia Tragedy
The world will pay tribute on Friday night to the 22 victims tragically lost in Nova Scotia on April 18th and 19th. A virtual vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. (6:00 EST). Co-Organizer for the ev...
Apr 24, 2020
SIRT Unsure Of Intended Target In Firearms Incident Involving RCMP In Lower Onslow
Two RCMP officers unloaded a handful of shots at a Lower Onslow fire hall Sunday morning, but Nova Scotia’s police watchdog says they aren’t sure at what. The Serious Incident Response Tea...
Apr 23, 2020
Phone Line For First Responders Now Live
First responders across Nova Scotia can now access First Responders Assist, a phone line that offers short-term counselling and supportive services in the wake of the spree shooting in Colchester Coun...
Apr 23, 2020
Daughter of RCMP officer killed in 1996 shooting Shares Her Story In Hopes It Can Help
Tanya Burkholder doesn't want to be telling her story and revisitng tragic memories but the weekends shooting has led her to share her story in hopes it may help. "No offense but the only reason im do...
Apr 23, 2020 Image c/o www.veterans.gc.ca
Strang says NSGEU allegations unfounded; province to cover extra dispensing fees
The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health says complaints by NSGEU are unfounded. The union released a statement this afternoon which alleged scarce personal protective equipment and poor i...
Apr 22, 2020
Gunman In Portapique Mass Shooting Did Not Have Firearms License, Says RCMP
Nova Scotia RCMP say the gunman in last weekend’s mass shooting did not have a firearms license. RCMP Chief Superintendent Chris Leather says they are still investigating the weapons used during...
Apr 22, 2020
Tim Hortons Says Staff Will Now Wear Masks
Tim Hortons employees will now be required to wear masks while at work as well as having their temperature taken before their shifts. The company made the announcement in a press release stating that ...
Apr 22, 2020
Premier Echoes PM's Message : Physical Distancing Still Applies In Mourning
The families of the victims in last weekend's shootings will not be able to grieve in a "normal" way. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health protocols in place, only a limited numbe...
Apr 22, 2020
RCMP Release Partial Timeline of Nova Scotia Mass Shooting, Confirm 22 Victims
Nova Scotia RCMP have released a partial timeline of the mass shooting that took place in Nova Scotia over the weekend. In a release, police say they were first alerted to the event after a firearms c...
Apr 21, 2020
