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Halifax court hears closing arguments in murder retrial of Randy Riley

Halifax court hears closing arguments in murder retrial of Randy Riley

HALIFAX — Differing views on the credibility of a key Crown witness were heard Tuesday in the retrial of a man accused of murdering a pizza delivery man in a Halifax suburb 13 years ago.
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N.S. opposition parties are calling for urgent action to address energy poverty

N.S. opposition parties are calling for urgent action to address energy poverty

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia advocacy groups and opposition parties are calling on the government to subsidize power bills and energy efficiency upgrades for residents struggling with the rising cost of living.
Two men face assault charges after large student party in Halifax neighbourhood

Two men face assault charges after large student party in Halifax neighbourhood

Halifax police say two people face assault charges in connection with a large student party Sunday in a neighbourhood near Dalhousie University.
High-dose flu vaccine available now in N.S., updated COVID-19 shot later this month

High-dose flu vaccine available now in N.S., updated COVID-19 shot later this month

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is beginning to roll out its vaccines for influenza and COVID-19, as the province sees virus activity that is well below what was seen at the height of the pandemic. Dr.
Seven years after youth centre attacks, security fears of the time partially released

Seven years after youth centre attacks, security fears of the time partially released

HALIFAX — After seven years and an access-to-information battle that has moved to the courts, the Nova Scotia government has released some details of the security fears staff identified after violence broke out at a provincial youth detention facilit
Halifax police say arrests made following 'unsanctioned student gathering'

Halifax police say arrests made following 'unsanctioned student gathering'

HALIFAX — Police say they've made arrests and issued summary offence tickets after an "unsanctioned student gathering" in Halifax.
Nova Scotia to review role of RCMP in the province, after report into mass shooting

Nova Scotia to review role of RCMP in the province, after report into mass shooting

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government has launched a review into policing, six months after a public inquiry raised wide-ranging criticisms of the RCMP's performance in the province.
Escaped cows trample Nova Scotia couple's lawn, court action ensues over landscaping

Escaped cows trample Nova Scotia couple's lawn, court action ensues over landscaping

TRURO, N.S. — A Nova Scotia small claims court has awarded $1,776 to a Truro-area couple whose lawn was repeatedly trampled by their neighbours' wandering cows.
Furniture designer crafts a chair named 'solace' to aid those harmed by Fiona's wrath

Furniture designer crafts a chair named 'solace' to aid those harmed by Fiona's wrath

HALIFAX — Furniture designer Jonathan Otter has created a chair that represents a hurricane's devastating power — and the support needed after one hits a community — as part of a fundraiser for those rebuilding from post-tropical storm Fiona.