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Funeral held in Halifax-area mosque for 16-year-old homicide victim from Syria

Funeral held in Halifax-area mosque for 16-year-old homicide victim from Syria

HALIFAX — A Muslim funeral was held Wednesday for a 16-year-old Halifax boy who police say was the victim of a homicide.
Five people from Maine arrested in Nova Scotia for illegally fishing baby eels

Five people from Maine arrested in Nova Scotia for illegally fishing baby eels

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department says five people from Maine were arrested in southwestern Nova Scotia last weekend for illegally fishing for baby eels.
Critics pan Nova Scotia government's consultation on coastal protection law

Critics pan Nova Scotia government's consultation on coastal protection law

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s opposition parties are dismissing a government survey that they say fails to address the primary question of whether coastal property owners want a law protecting the province’s coastline.
Halifax police confirm name of 16-year-old homicide victim and release two suspects

Halifax police confirm name of 16-year-old homicide victim and release two suspects

Halifax Regional Police have released the name of a 16-year-old boy whose death on Monday was deemed a homicide.
Nova Scotia Power estimates scaled-down version of Atlantic Loop to cost $700 million

Nova Scotia Power estimates scaled-down version of Atlantic Loop to cost $700 million

HALIFAX — The current estimate for what has become known as a scaled-down version of the Atlantic Loop electrical grid project is about $700 million, the head of Nova Scotia’s private power utility said Tuesday.

One dead, two in police custody following incident at Halifax Shopping Centre

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax say the death of a male youth who was found injured in a parking lot Monday afternoon is being investigated as a homicide. Officers were called to the Halifax Shopping Centre shortly after 5 p.m.
Some Jewish Canadians say this Passover comes with solemnity and complex emotions

Some Jewish Canadians say this Passover comes with solemnity and complex emotions

HALIFAX — As Jewish Canadians prepared for the beginning of Passover Monday, some said this year's celebrations come with complex emotions and added solemnity amid violence in Gaza and a rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada.
Former N.S. justice minister says he resigned to maintain confidence in government

Former N.S. justice minister says he resigned to maintain confidence in government

HALIFAX — The man who formerly served as Nova Scotia’s justice minister says he regrets downplaying domestic violence and that he had no choice but to step down after losing the public's confidence.
Byelection called for May 21 in Nova Scotia's Pictou West riding

Byelection called for May 21 in Nova Scotia's Pictou West riding

HALIFAX — Residents of the central Nova Scotia riding of Pictou West will be heading to the polls in a byelection next month to fill the seat left vacant by the retiring Speaker of the House.
Nova Scotia justice minister steps down after domestic violence comments

Nova Scotia justice minister steps down after domestic violence comments

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Justice Minister Brad Johns resigned Friday evening, one day after he made comments downplaying the severity of domestic violence.