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RCMP say body found of one missing in N.S. floods, as well as remains of another

RCMP say body found of one missing in N.S. floods, as well as remains of another

HALIFAX — RCMP in Nova Scotia said Monday they had found the body of a missing man and what they believe are remains of a second person swept away in massive flooding that hit the province on the weekend.
Search continues for four people missing after record rainfall in Nova Scotia

Search continues for four people missing after record rainfall in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — A flooded Nova Scotia field was the focus of an intense weekend search for four people, including two children, lost after rushing waters caused by torrential rains swamped the vehicles they were travelling in. RCMP Cpl.
Two children among four missing after record-breaking Nova Scotia downpours

Two children among four missing after record-breaking Nova Scotia downpours

HALIFAX — Two children were among four people reported missing Saturday after a long procession of intense thunderstorms dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Nova Scotia, washing away roads and bridges amid widespread flooding.
Flooding, power outages in Halifax area as rainfall warning issued in Nova Scotia

Flooding, power outages in Halifax area as rainfall warning issued in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — Heavy rain is expected throughout the weekend in much of Nova Scotia, with Environment Canada issuing a rainfall warning for the province's Atlantic coast. An evacuation order has been issued for the St.
Fight for funding to protect crucial isthmus between N.S. and N.B. goes to court

Fight for funding to protect crucial isthmus between N.S. and N.B. goes to court

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is asking the province's Court of Appeal to determine who has jurisdiction over the works that protect a vital link between the province and New Brunswick.
Man faces six counts of voyeurism after allegedly filming women at Halifax club

Man faces six counts of voyeurism after allegedly filming women at Halifax club

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax say a 41-year-old man faces six counts of voyeurism after an investigation in Dartmouth.
N.S. officer accepts blame for rape probe error but says supervisors could have acted

N.S. officer accepts blame for rape probe error but says supervisors could have acted

HALIFAX — A junior Halifax police officer accused of failing to collect evidence while responding to an alleged 2018 sexual assault admitted his mistake on Thursday but said supervisors could have provided better oversight. Const.
Inmates say dangerous conditions inside understaffed Nova Scotia jail violate rights

Inmates say dangerous conditions inside understaffed Nova Scotia jail violate rights

HALIFAX — Inmates at a Halifax-area jail say their rights have been violated by months-long rolling lockdowns, as correctional officers refuse work because of dangerous conditions in the provincial detention centre.
Bids climb as Alberta government auctions off 'excellent, dusty' donair suit

Bids climb as Alberta government auctions off 'excellent, dusty' donair suit

HALIFAX — One large donair costume to go, please. The Alberta government is selling a donair costume as a part of its surplus auction.
Halifax police supervisor 'shocked' that clothing was not collected in rape case

Halifax police supervisor 'shocked' that clothing was not collected in rape case

HALIFAX — A Halifax police supervisor says he was shocked when an alleged sexual assault victim told him her clothing hadn't been collected as evidence 10 days after her physical exam. Sgt.
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