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A Nova Scotia judge scolded a man responsible for the “monstrous and evil” murder of an 84-year-old woman in 2020 when handing down his sentence Thursday. Justice James L. Chipman said in his Aug. 1 written decision that 66-year-old Richard Willis committed a “predatory and disturbing crime” when he killed …
Read More »Assault inside camper leaves Dartmouth woman with life-threatening injuries, police say – Halifax
A 23-year-old Dartmouth, N.S., woman was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries early on Saturday morning following an aggravated assault that occurred inside a camper, police say. In a statement, police said they responded to a report of a disturbance at a campground in Shubenacadie, N.S., at about 2:15 …
Read More »Blue-green algae spotted at several Nova Scotia lakes – Halifax
A lake can seem beautiful and harmless from a distance, but on the surface of the water could lie dangerous blue-green algae. Also known as cyanobacteria, algae can look like grass clippings floating around the water, or even spilled paint. But it’s the toxins inside algae that pose a threat …
Read More »54-year-old Dartmouth man dead following motorcycle crash in rural N.S. – Halifax
A 54-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash in a small community in West Hants, N.S., on Saturday afternoon. According to a release from the RCMP, first responders arrived at the scene in Newport Station at about 3 p.m., where they determined the motorcycle had left the road while …
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