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3 youths facing sexual assault charges after hazings involving N.S. hockey team
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Posted 5 February 2026

3 youths facing sexual assault charges after hazings involving N.S. hockey team

Three youths are facing sexual assault charges after multiple hazings involving a hockey team in Truro, Nova Scotia. RCMP say it was January 30 when a young person reported being assaulted during a private team gathering in October 2025 Through the investigation, police learned, similar...

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Man smashed display case to steal trading cards in Cole Harbour: police
Posted 5 February 2026

Man smashed display case to steal trading cards in Cole Harbour: police

The RCMP are looking for a 50-year-old man after he allegedly smashed a display case at a store in Cole Harbour to steal trading cards. They got the call Monday around 7 p.m. that a man went into the store and smashed a display case, grabbed trading cards, and threatened a staff member,...

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Moncton firefighters calendar helps grant two life-changing wishes
Posted 5 February 2026

Moncton firefighters calendar helps grant two life-changing wishes

Months of photography and hard work have paid off for Moncton Firefighters. They raised over $24 000 for Make-A-Wish Canada through the sale of their charity calendar. A limited number of the 2026 edition was sold in the months leading up to Christmas last year. Lieutenant Corey Gallant says...

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A fire and a crash in Halifax Thursday morning
Posted 5 February 2026

A fire and a crash in Halifax Thursday morning

Some slow traffic in parts of Halifax this morning. One major delay is downtown because of a fire at the Halifax Armory that broke out around 5:40 a.m. Halifax police and fire crews are on the scene. Details are few, but more than 2400 people had their power shut off briefly. It is mostly back...

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Details sought after reported Dieppe shooting incident
Posted 5 February 2026

Details sought after reported Dieppe shooting incident

Information or surveillance footage is needed to assist in a reported shooting incident in Dieppe. Codiac RCMP say it allegedly happened on Denys Street on January 28 between 12:30 and 1:30 am. Officers were called to a reported drive-by shooting. Police are asking anyone who lives in the area...

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Former CEO of IWK in Halifax sentenced to jail time for fraud
Posted 4 February 2026

Former CEO of IWK in Halifax sentenced to jail time for fraud

The former CEO of the IWK children’s hospital in Halifax has been sentenced to jail time. The province’s prosecution service tells Acadia News that Tracey Kitch was handed the sentence, Wednesday, in Halifax Provincial Court. She was also sentenced to 24 months of probation. Kitch was first...

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Hepatitis A exposure in St. Andrews
Posted 4 February 2026

Hepatitis A exposure in St. Andrews

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health issued an advisory today, warning of a possible exposure to a confirmed case of Hepatitis A. A social media post from the provincial government said the exposure happened at The Algonquin Resort on Jan. 21, 22, 24 and 25. According to the...

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N.S, Massachusetts teaming up on offshore wind
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Posted 4 February 2026

N.S, Massachusetts teaming up on offshore wind

Long-time allies are teaming up on offshore wind. Nova Scotia and Massachusetts are signing a memorandum of understanding to advance projects in the Atlantic Ocean. Premier Tim Houston was in the state to make the announcement alongside Governor Maura Healey. Healey says they share the same...

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Committee weighs pay increases for Region of Queens council
Posted 4 February 2026

Committee weighs pay increases for Region of Queens council

A citizens committee in the Region of Queens is considering raises for the mayor and councillors as part of an ongoing review of elected officials’ pay. The five‑member volunteer panel met Friday for the second time and agreed the mayor’s role should be treated as a full‑time position. Under...

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‘Independence, Dignity, and Joy’: Harbour Glen closure marks step toward inclusive living in NS
Posted 4 February 2026

‘Independence, Dignity, and Joy’: Harbour Glen closure marks step toward inclusive living in NS

Harbour Glen, a residential care facility in Dartmouth, has officially closed as the province works to transform disability supports. So far, support co-ordinators have helped ten people with disabilities move from assisted living situations to communities of their choice through the Nova Scotia...

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