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Halifax police have charged Lee Andrew MacDonald with second-degree murder in the 2025 death of a woman in Bible Hill, while Premier Tim Houston reshuffles his cabinet to tackle provincial priorities. Volunteers at a food bank in the Annapolis Valley face frustration after a fourth break-in in two months, and cormorants near the Pictou Causeway are causing traffic safety concerns.

Halifax residents should know the West Dalhousie fire is fully out after drone confirmation, the city’s stadium project faces delays due to Ridgehaven Holdings’ airport site issues, and a controversial wind farm in West Hants moves forward despite local opposition.

Halifax — A drone confirmed the West Dalhousie fire is fully out, a Nova Scotia tribunal approved a wind farm in West Hants, and a $6.2 million mental health clinic opens in Halifax. A former student sued a music teacher and school board over sexual abuse, while families step in during the ongoing long-term care worker strike.

Halifax authorities are investigating the discovery of a newborn baby in the woods with the parents in custody and the mother in critical condition. Public safety warnings also highlight the risk of washed-up ordnance from CFB Greenwood and a daring tiki bar rescue in Halifax Harbour.

Halifax Regional Police confirmed the body of a missing infant was found in a wooded area near the city, linking the case to two charged individuals, while a volunteer firefighter in Annapolis County died during a wildfire. Residents in Bridgetown continue to struggle with internet outages from a Bell Canada disruption, and Halifax hosted the FIFA World Cup trophy during its global tour stop.

Halifax Regional Police are searching for a missing newborn in Clayton Park after a woman arrived at a hospital, with four people in custody. The Nova Scotia NDP’s Claudia Chender pledged to reverse arts budget cuts in Dartmouth, while the Francophone Community Garden celebrates its 10th anniversary in the same area.

Halifax police and RCMP face scrutiny over mishandling a murder case involving sexual assault allegations and a neighbor, while also warning about drink tampering incidents. A baby fox rescued near Tantallon and ferry delays on the Christopher Stannix highlight community and infrastructure concerns in the city.

Halifax RCMP have charged a 29-year-old man with murder in the disappearance of Steven Boudreau, while a woman sentenced to 4½ years for fraud involving fake DNA reports faces ongoing efforts to combat identity theft. City officials advance transportation plans following a 2025 report, and a wildfire in Queens County is controlled with help from New Brunswick fixed-wing water bombers.

Halifax residents should stay aware of the Queens County wildfire now under control in Port L’Hebert and the racist graffiti incident in Bedford. The city also faces rising costs for Wanderers soccer games and a new gypsum mine near Halifax raising environmental concerns.

Halifax — A sexual abuse survivor, Kayla Deveau-Adams, shared her story at a sentencing hearing, while a pro boxer from Sydney faces legal consequences for assault. Candidates in Cape Breton are preparing for a byelection in the Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay district, and the Alderney ferry resumes its 15-minute schedule after delays.

Halifax emergency crews responded to an ambulance partially sinking at Annapolis Royal wharf, while the city faces scrutiny over Uber’s influence on local regulations and the ongoing rebuild of the burned sawmill. The Halifax waterfront is gearing up for the May long weekend with local businesses thriving, and the Garcia family joined hundreds at the Maritime Collectible Expo in Moncton.

Halifax residents will hear about the historic Blue Nose Marathon wins by Stanley Chaisson and Abby Edison, the 100th anniversary of CHNS radio, and concerns over bridge closures in River John. The episode also honors hockey legend Paul Boutilier and updates on city efforts to combat dry summer conditions.

Halifax residents should plan for the Blue Nose Marathon closures on the Macdonald Bridge and check out the Brier Island museum’s centennial tribute to sailor Peter H. Smith. Also, Nova Scotia’s wind project is set to supply clean energy directly to households as France rejects a captive orca relocation plan.

Halifax — This episode covers concerns from the Nova Scotia Teachers Union over cut teaching roles, a continuing long-term care workers strike, and the rejection of Nova Scotia’s orca sanctuary bid by France. It also touches on halted environmental assessments for gas plants and paused feral cat programs due to funding cuts.

Halifax RCMP are seeking public help to locate missing person Shante L’Oren Kenya Bishop while new commander Assistant Commissioner Dan Morrow takes charge. School social workers in Halifax warn of role and funding changes, and ferry bookings between Nova Scotia and Maine rise 30% ahead of summer.

Halifax residents should know about the ongoing murder appeal involving Adam Drake and Tyler Keizer, the fifth-week long-term care home strike in Nova Scotia, and the city's decision to phase out school librarian funding. Also highlighted are concerns over unused heating assistance funds and the plight of stranded refugees in Kenya due to a canceled job offer.

Halifax's Nova Scotia Supreme Court has paused a life sentence appeal for a Cape Breton man convicted of killing another man in 2022, while the city's oldest cemetery becomes a hub for historical research. Elliot Page criticizes delays in a clean water project in Shelburne, and the Grand Slam of Curling will debut in Sydney later this year.

Halifax police made two new child luring arrests in Truro and Colchester County, while the province announced $2 million in new daycare funding. The NDP nominated Trevor Poirier for the Chéticamp byelection and Halifax MLA Becky Druhan joined the provincial Liberals.

Halifax residents should know about the arson charges in North Sydney, the city's new workplace safety data initiative, and the tribute to Fraser Lake in Spryfield. Also, the fish stocking program is paused due to drought impacts, and a historic 1990 drug bust inspires a new film.

Halifax residents are coming together to honor 16-year-old Fraser Lake through a basketball tournament in Spryfield, while a new electronic medical records system expands across central Nova Scotia hospitals. Authorities are also seeking public help to locate a missing patient at a local hospital, and a rural couple faces uncertainty after a provincial policy change impacts their housing plans.

Halifax residents face a 911 fee increase in October as the province upgrades emergency systems, while gas prices remain below $2 per litre due to global market pressures. The city also sees a 30% rise in local tourism, with new housing funding for children in care and debates over fracking's role in boosting Nova Scotia's energy sector.

Halifax's health system faces delays as Premier Tim Houston pushes forward with a controversial medical records rollout, while a former Alehouse bouncer fights manslaughter charges on house arrest. Daycare workers receive $12 million backpay, and long-term care workers strike over staffing cuts and poor conditions.

Halifax police are investigating a serious incident involving a cyclist and officers, while also searching for a man with a machete in Gaetz Brook. Nova Scotia Community College announced 91 job cuts and 45 layoffs to address a $15 million deficit, raising concerns about education and workforce stability.

Halifax police lifted a shelter-in-place alert in Gaetz Brook after canceling a dangerous man with a machete warning, while Stephen Troy MacDonald received a nine-year sentence for a violent home invasion that killed David Sheppard. A bus crash in the Annapolis Valley injured seven children, sparking calls for better rural road safety, and a Cape Breton man got two years in prison for his friend’s...

Halifax: A former Halifax bouncer, Alexander Pishori Levy, is appealing his manslaughter conviction in Ryan Sawyer's death, sparking debates on nightlife safety. Authorities have called off the search for missing Australian tourist Denise Ann Williams in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, while a motorcycle crash on Highway 7 near Chezzetcook claims another life.