'Where's Taylor, Will?' mother asks after killer William Sandeson's sentencing

William Sandeson is sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole for 25 years for the murder of Taylor Samson, a fellow Dalhousie University student.

Forest set to sprout at one of Halifax's busiest intersections

by Moira Donovan

3,200 seedlings have been planted around the Windsor Street Exchange.

Crown to appeal overturning of murder conviction to Supreme Court

by Blair Rhodes

Paul Trevor Calnen was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Reita Louise Jordan, but the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal overturned that conviction and ordered a new trial.

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Queens Municipality getting head start on provincial transparency bill

by Anjuli Patil

The municipality's CAO says having a regular citizen on the audit committee is another way to question what the municipality is doing with people's tax dollars.

'He was a hero': Fisherman who died saving whale saw rescue as a duty

by Elizabeth Fraser, Viola Pruss

Joe Howlett had just freed a whale tangled up in fishing gear when he lost his life Monday night.

Deadly bird infection continues to spread in Atlantic Canada

by Cassie Williams

A highly contagious infection is spreading through finch populations in Atlantic Canada and experts are asking for the public's help to stop the spread of the disease.

Lack of psychologists delays youth sentencing more than 6 months

by David Burke

Court-ordered psychological and psychiatric assessments are needed for treatment and sentencing.

Ocean sensor prototype survives 14-month deployment in Labrador Sea

by Paul Palmeter

The SeaCycler is back on land after spending more than a year monitoring the waters of the Labrador Sea.

Port Hawkesbury Airport upgrades to help with 4,000% flight increase

by Hal Higgins

New management at the Port Hawkesbury Airport says upgraded services are required to meet the demands of increased traffic at the facility, much of which is golf-related.

P.E.I.-N.S. ferry crossings returning to normal Tuesday afternoon

Northumberland Ferries Ltd. says the crossing from Wood Islands, P.E.I., to Caribou, N.S., will return to normal service at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

New York boat mows down Marblehead to Halifax record

by Michael Gorman

A boat from New York knocked more than two hours off the record of the Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race.

Emergency repairs to Lower Sackville water main could take hours

Traffic delays expected at Cobequid Road and Glendale Ave as crews make the fix, and Halifax Water is asking customers in the area not to water lawns or wash cars.

Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq leader charged with assault, causing a disturbance

Police say they responded to reports of a disturbance at the Membertou hotel at about 11 p.m. on June 17.

Lawyer unveils new evidence in Cape Breton teen's death 27 years ago

by Blair Rhodes

Ray Wagner said a ground search and rescue team did not find Clayton Miller's body lying in a creek bed the day before his body was discovered there.

Halifax school board chair shocked when province pulls plug on school review

by Jean Laroche

Halifax Regional School Board Chair Dave Wright is frustrated work that went into a lengthy school review process of 17 Dartmouth-area schools is now in limbo.

Free legal clinic in Sydney for civil cases draws big response

by Joan Weeks

Property issues are very common at a free legal clinic in Sydney for civil disputes, say lawyers who volunteer there weekly.

Path to Terence Bay lighthouse causing tension in seaside community

by Phlis McGregor, Moira Donovan

Access to the federally designated heritage structure runs over private land. But the Terence Bay Lighthouse Committee says public use of the path predates current owner's purchase of the land.

One civilian watchdog to oversee police forces in Atlantic provinces

Plans are in the works to create a single, civilian-led agency to police the police in Atlantic Canada, though a debate is brewing on whether bigger changes are needed to build trust in the region's law officers.

Teen travels from Tel Aviv to share ice with Sidney Crosby

by Paul Palmeter

13-year-old Itamar Amiel will get more ice time at the five-day hockey school than he gets in a month at home in Israel.

Why Cape Breton isn't getting a seniors' care program

by Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith

The NDP is calling on Nova Scotia's Liberal government to offer an innovative seniors' care program in Cape Breton that is already offered in Halifax and Truro.

Farm-sitting service proving popular with Nova Scotia farmers

by Paul Palmeter

Kylynne Sheffield has started a business taking care of farmers' animals while the owners are on vacation.

If you've booked this burnt limo, the owner wants to talk to you

by Frances Willick

The owner of Prestige Limousine, Tye Ali, lost all records of his future bookings in blaze.

More Nova Scotians swapping bingo cards for Chase the Ace

by Pam Berman

According to data recently released by the province, more Nova Scotians are chasing the ace at the expense of bingo.

Motorcyclist fighting for his life after Lower Sackville crash

RCMP say the man lost control of his motorcycle and was thrown from the vehicle.

Nova Scotians among top scorers in U19 men's basketball World Cup victory

R.J. Barrett scored 18 points and 12 rebounds as Canada downed Italy 79-60 on Sunday in Cairo to win the FIBA under-19 men's basketball World Cup. It's the first time Canada has ever played for, and won, a medal at the tournament.

Scouts from across globe take over small Nova Scotia community

by Anjuli Patil

Camp Nedooae in Elderbank, N.S., is hosting the 13th Canadian Jamboree, an event held every four to five years that is considered to be the "premier scouting experience."

Province orders Irving-owned quarry to comply with regulations

by Frances Willick

Osco Aggregates Ltd. applied for approval for expansion, but the province found that its current operation violates Environment Act.

Backstreet Boys propel Gordie Sampson song to top of charts

by Aly Thomson

Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Gordie Sampson is seeing a tune he co-wrote, God, Your Mama, and Me, climb the country charts thanks to the Backstreet Boys and the Florida Georgia Line.

Floating boardwalk now open on Halifax waterfront

by David Burke

After falling more than two months behind schedule, the floating boardwalk on the Halifax waterfront is finally open. It was built to help pedestrians avoid construction zones and busy downtown streets.

Technical problems cancel some ferry crossings between P.E.I. and N.S.

There will be fewer ferry crossings between Caribou, N.S., and Wood Islands, P.E.I., until further notice as technical problems have put the MV Confederation out of service.

Nova Scotia portion of Trans Canada Trail 100% connected

by Anjuli Patil

The trail was dreamed up in 1992 and now there are pathways connecting Canada's three coasts.