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'Blood, money and drugs.' Murder trial begins for former Halifax medical student

'Blood, money and drugs.' Murder trial begins for former Halifax medical student

HALIFAX — A jury started hearing evidence Tuesday in a murder trial involving a former medical student accused of fatally shooting a fellow Dalhousie University student and disposing of his body after a drug deal turned violent in downtown Halifax.
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Nova Scotia RCMP investigating after woman found dead in Five Islands

Nova Scotia RCMP investigating after woman found dead in Five Islands

FIVE ISLANDS, N.S. — The RCMP are investigating a woman's death in central Nova Scotia after officers responded Monday to a report of shots fired. Criminal investigators say the woman's body was discovered at about 7:05 p.m.
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Police in Halifax investigating another death related to a home invasion in the city

Police in Halifax investigating another death related to a home invasion in the city

HALIFAX — For the second time in less than two weeks, police in Halifax have confirmed that a man has been killed while allegedly taking part in a home invasion. In the latest case, police said Monday that on Jan.
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Nova Scotians warned about 'pig-butchering' crypto scam that has cost victims $750K

Nova Scotians warned about 'pig-butchering' crypto scam that has cost victims $750K

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia securities regulator is warning about a cryptocurrency scam that has so far cost residents hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Nova Scotia will update air quality regulations as it evaluates green energy projects

Nova Scotia will update air quality regulations as it evaluates green energy projects

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is updating its air quality regulations as the province conducts an environmental assessment for one of its first green hydrogen and ammonia projects.
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Nova Scotia plans to spend more than $1 billion on roads and bridges by 2030

Nova Scotia plans to spend more than $1 billion on roads and bridges by 2030

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government plans to spend more than $1 billion over the next seven years on highways, bridges and ferry services.
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Cases of Omicron sub-variant 'Kraken' emerging in Atlantic Canada

Cases of Omicron sub-variant 'Kraken' emerging in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador are now reporting cases of the XBB.1.5 variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, reflecting a spread being reported south of the border.
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N.S. opposition worries health workers recruited from refugee camp could lack housing

N.S. opposition worries health workers recruited from refugee camp could lack housing

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government must guarantee housing for the 65 health-care workers it recently recruited from a Kenyan refugee camp, opposition parties said Thursday.
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Halifax police chief acknowledges 'shock' Black woman felt when wrongly arrested

Halifax police chief acknowledges 'shock' Black woman felt when wrongly arrested

Halifax's police chief acknowledged Thursday that a Black woman whose car was mistakenly stopped by police late at night experienced a "shock factor" as she was arrested and handcuffed.
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N.S. committee recommends raising minimum wage to $15 an hour six months earlier

N.S. committee recommends raising minimum wage to $15 an hour six months earlier

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia legislature committee is recommending that the province raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour six months earlier than planned. The committee says the minimum wage should rise to $14.
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