Nova Scotia News

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is reporting a 35 per cent drop in the number of hours emergency departments were closed across the province, though many rural ERs continue to struggle with chronic closures.

HALIFAX — Halifax safety advocates are calling for government action to reduce the number of pedestrians injured or killed by cars, after the death of a senior who was hit while walking on a marked crosswalk earlier this week.

HALIFAX — The trial for a Halifax-area youth accused of participating in the killing of a 16-year-old student last year heard Tuesday from an eyewitness to the stabbing and was shown videos that captured horrifying glimpses of the crime.

HALIFAX — Following a sharp rise in cases of walking pneumonia among Canadian children, rates of the infection seem to be dropping — but doctors are now warning families about flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Dr.

DARTMOUTH, N.S. — A 72-year-old man who was struck by a car while walking on a marked crosswalk in Halifax has died.

HALIFAX — The violent death of a 16-year-old Halifax boy was brought into stark relief Monday as a Crown lawyer presented exhibits to a youth court, including some of the victim's bloody clothing.

BIBLE HILL, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP announced today they are investigating the suspicious death of a woman whose body was found last week in Bible Hill.

PICTOU, N.S. — A Nova Scotia woman has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and forgery after thousands of dollars in funds were taken from Premier Tim Houston's riding association.

HALIFAX — A Cape Breton paper mill says a federal investment in 24 new wind turbines completes the financing of a project that will secure its future electricity needs. The Canada Infrastructure Bank has announced it will provide $224.

MAHONE BAY, N.S. — RCMP in Nova Scotia are investigating two suspicious deaths Sunday afternoon. At approximately 1:05 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a request for a well-being check at a home in Mahone Bay.