A Nova Scotia couple has been sentenced to three years’ probation, including six months of house arrest, for defrauding the wife’s sick and elderly mother of more than $51,000. Judge Del Atwood said the mother is 83, has dementia and…
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Interviews with family of German tourist shot on Alberta highway played in court
The wife of a German tourist who was shot in the head while driving on an Alberta highway told police she remembers hearing a pop and then smelling the strong odour of gunpowder before her husband drove off the road.…
Supreme Court grants hold of documents in ‘conquered people’ case
A former Nova Scotia prosecutor suing the premier for defamation had his efforts to release court records temporarily blocked Wednesday by the Supreme Court of Canada. READ MORE: Nova Scotia records should be released in unconquered people case: Appeal Court…
Laval health workers fired over alleged mistreatment and harassment of patients
Nine employees of a Laval rehabilitation centre were fired Wednesday for the alleged mistreatment of patients with intellectual disabilities and autism. They worked at the Louis-Vachon rehabilitation centre located on St-Martin Boulevard West. It is alleged the employees exhibited violent…
Justin Trudeau tours Port of Montreal with trade minister, key EU trade figures
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on July 17, toured the Port of Montreal. He was joined by Minister of International Trade Diversification Jim Carr, along with President of the European Council Donald Tusk and European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström.
New festival aims to make Halifax the diversity capital of Canada
A new festival aims to bring Halifax closer to becoming the diversity capital of Canada by providing a platform to black performers. The first-ever Halifax Black Summer Festival is a multidisciplinary event celebrating black culture and diversity in Nova Scotia,…
Proud of his accomplishments, Moose Jaw Pride executive director steps down
For the last seven years, Moose Jaw Pride has been recognizable by its colourful spirit and its brave leader Joe Wickenhauser. But the latter is soon to change. The non-profit organization’s co-founder and executive director has announced he will be…
Opening of Moncton’s new Centennial Beach pool delayed due to wet weather
It was one of the hottest days of the summer when Moncton resident Angela Carter and her daughter visited the construction site of the new Centennial Beach pool in Moncton, which was supposed to open by the end of July.…
Ottawa police reveal strategic plan for 2019
The Ottawa Police Service announced its strategic plan on Tuesday and the force says it will be focusing on four key elements over the next 18 months. The plan was initially approved on June 24 by the Ottawa Police Services…
Search continues for Savoura president, teen son now missing for one week
The search for a missing Quebec businessman and his teen son who haven’t been heard from in a week continued Wednesday as search and rescue teams focused on a narrowed search area. Businessman Stéphane Roy and his 14-year-old son Justin…