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Nova Scotia RCMP officer faces another sexual assault charge

Nova Scotia RCMP officer faces another sexual assault charge

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police oversight agency has confirmed that an RCMP officer is again facing a charge of sexual assault. The Serious Incident Response Team says it received a referral from the RCMP about the conduct of 40-year-old Const.
West Hants man says N.S. politician called to say uranium exploration will go ahead

West Hants man says N.S. politician called to say uranium exploration will go ahead

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia man says he's worried the province is moving ahead with uranium exploration after his provincial member of the legislature urged him in a phone call to get on board with the province's uranium plan.
Evacuation order lifted for wildfire east of downtown Halifax

Evacuation order lifted for wildfire east of downtown Halifax

MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR — Nova Scotia officials have lifted an evacuation order for a wildfire east of downtown Halifax, with the fire being held at about 0.3 square kilometres in size.
Some residents allowed to return after forest fire in Halifax area prompts evacuation

Some residents allowed to return after forest fire in Halifax area prompts evacuation

MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR — Halifax officials say some people who had to flee a forest fire on Sunday afternoon were being allowed back home, with provincial officials noting rain was falling and the blaze was being held.
Researchers discover ancient predatory, fanged fish that swam in Nova Scotia waters

Researchers discover ancient predatory, fanged fish that swam in Nova Scotia waters

HALIFAX — Researchers have discovered a new species of ancient fish with hooked front fangs that made them a fearsome and effective predator.
Three-year-old boy dies after being hit in residential street in Halifax suburb

Three-year-old boy dies after being hit in residential street in Halifax suburb

HALIFAX — Police say a toddler has died after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing a residential street in a Halifax suburb. Officers say they were called to the scene at Brownstone Way, in Bedford, at about 7:50 p.m. on Friday evening.
Nova Scotia offering $150,000 reward for information about two missing children

Nova Scotia offering $150,000 reward for information about two missing children

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information about two young children reported missing from their rural home north of Halifax almost seven weeks ago.
Nova Scotia woman who killed daughter granted 60-day pass from prison, but not parole

Nova Scotia woman who killed daughter granted 60-day pass from prison, but not parole

TRURO — A Nova Scotia woman who murdered her 12-year-old daughter in 2008 has been granted an unescorted pass from prison for 60 days.
Woman who spent 16 days in 'dry cell' confinement settles civil lawsuit

Woman who spent 16 days in 'dry cell' confinement settles civil lawsuit

HALIFAX — A woman who says she endured cruel and unusual punishment in a Nova Scotia prison has settled a civil lawsuit she filed against the federal attorney general almost five years ago.
Some N.S. municipalities who voted for pause on uranium get letters from premier

Some N.S. municipalities who voted for pause on uranium get letters from premier

HALIFAX — After at least two Nova Scotia municipalities voted in favour of asking the provincial government to slow down on its uranium exploration plans, their offices received several-page-long letters from Premier Tim Houston saying the province n