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Global News Halifax5/21/2026, 1:34:52 PM

An independent watchdog says the RCMP mishandled every aspect of a case involving a Nova Scotia woman who had reported being sexually assaulted by a neighbour who later killed her.

Halifax Examiner5/21/2026, 12:36:02 PM

Brenda Thompson of Moose House Publishing calls cuts to publishing a "betrayal." The post Nova Scotian author Bryn Pottie was longlisted for a literary prize in humour; his publisher says cuts to arts are no laughing matter appeared first on Halifax Examiner.

Global News Halifax5/21/2026, 11:57:30 AM

The 41-year-old victim said he was walking along the road in the Lake Loon, N.S., area when an SUV approached and shots were fired.

Global News Halifax5/21/2026, 11:35:30 AM

The charges relate to failing to provide the necessities of life and criminal negligence causing death.

CBC Nova Scotia5/21/2026, 11:11:37 AM

The pair are facing charges related to failing to provide the necessities of life and criminal negligence causing death.

Global News Halifax5/21/2026, 11:04:10 AM

A small wildfire that was burning out of control on Nova Scotia’s southwestern coast Wednesday night is now described as being held.

CBC Nova Scotia5/21/2026, 11:00:00 AM

Nearly 10 years after a Nova Scotia woman was murdered by her neighbour after she reported that he sexually assaulted and harassed her, the RCMP’s national watchdog says the Mounties failed both in the original case, and making improvements to sexual assault investigations across Canada.

Halifax Examiner5/21/2026, 10:47:04 AM

"I have a funny picture and great story to talk about art with people with, and I’m grateful the Morning File gave me the context to bring it up!" The post Laura Kenney’s rug found in the wild appeared first on Halifax Examiner.

CBC Nova Scotia5/21/2026, 6:00:00 AM

A 45-year-old man was served 13 drinks, and consumed drugs, over a 6½-hour period before he walked out of the bar and was struck by several vehicles on Highway 104, according to the provincial regulator.

CBC Nova Scotia5/21/2026, 6:00:00 AM

Molly Johnston, 14, is now recovering from spinal surgery that will help treat her scoliosis. She received care at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, and in the process, became the first patient in Canada to undergo surgery that used an improved 3D-imaging machine, according to a news release from the children's hospital.

CBC Nova Scotia5/20/2026, 7:31:09 PM

Hot weather on Wednesday broke daytime high records in a number of spots in the province, including Kentvile, Greenwood and Halifax. The CBC's Andrew Sampson has the story.

Global News Halifax5/20/2026, 5:55:37 PM

The summer forecast is calling for above-normal temperatures in July and August. Wednesday's high reached 30 C in Halifax and 32 C in Fredericton.

Global News Halifax5/20/2026, 5:36:21 PM

A recent report conducted by a group of Nova Scotia and Alberta researchers finds about one in four Canadian post-secondary students experiences some form of homelessness.

CBC Nova Scotia5/20/2026, 5:29:37 PM

Fire was reported in East Port L’Hebert, N.S., on Wednesday afternoon

CBC Nova Scotia5/20/2026, 5:28:53 PM

Ottawa seeking proposals from groups committed to cleaning up 'ghost gear' in water

CBC Nova Scotia5/20/2026, 5:16:54 PM

The president of the Halifax Wanderers said he fears costs may continue to rise as long as the teams are playing out of the temporary venue.

Global News Halifax5/20/2026, 4:07:59 PM

The federal government has issued a request for proposals from partners committed to cleaning up lost, abandoned and discarded fishing gear.

CBC Nova Scotia5/20/2026, 3:43:46 PM

Hateful graffiti targeting Indians was removed from a mailbox in Bedford, N.S., on Tuesday evening.

CBC Nova Scotia5/20/2026, 3:37:31 PM

Halifax police are seeking the driver of a Toyota Corolla that hit an 11-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk in Bedford on Monday morning and then left the scene.

Halifax Examiner5/20/2026, 2:57:11 PM

A pioneer in speculative fiction, Saunders has been hailed as the founder of the “sword and soul” sub-genre of fantasy writing. He died at his Dartmouth home in May 2020 and is the subject of Jon Tattrie's latest book. The post To Leave A Warrior Behind: Reflections on the life of trailblazing author Charles R. Saunders appeared first on Halifax Examiner.