Nova Scotia News

11/08/2024

JUST IN: NOVA SCOTIA SCHOOL REVERSES DECISION ON NO UNIFORMS AT REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY

Sackville Heights Elementary School has reversed its decision regarding attire for Canadian Armed Forces family members attending their Remembrance Day ceremony. The school initially requested that military members wear civilian clothing to create a welcoming environment for all students. The request, however, sparked significant backlash and concern from the community and beyond.

In a new statement, the school’s administration expressed regret over the original message, acknowledging that it caused harm. “I recognize this request has caused harm, and I am deeply sorry,” the statement read. The school noted that while their intention was to ensure all students felt comfortable, they understand the importance and respect associated with the uniform.

The revised policy welcomes family military members to attend the ceremony in the attire of their choosing, including uniforms. Family members must contact the school to confirm attendace.

The school also assured families that they would accommodate any student who might feel uncomfortable seeing service members in uniform. “Our school is extremely diverse and some students who have come from countries experiencing conflict have expressed discomfort with images of war, which includes those of individuals in military uniforms. Our goal was to ensure that everyone taking part in our ceremony could feel comfortable.” the school's administration said.

Premier Tim Houston weighed in on the initial decision, describing it as a failure of leadership and an insult to those who protect the country.

“Our veterans were never ashamed to wear their uniforms while protecting Canada and they should never be made to feel ashamed to wear their uniforms today.” said Houston.

He called the original request “cowardly and insulting,” stressing that Nova Scotians should honor the service and courage of military members.

11/07/2024

NOVA SCOTIA.
OVEN TO BE REMOVED FROM HALIFAX WALMART STORE WHERE EMPLOYEE DIED..............
November 7, 2024
CTV.
Walmart says a large bakery oven will be removed from the Halifax store where an employee died last month.

Halifax Regional Police responded to a sudden death at the Walmart on Mumford Road around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 19. They confirmed a woman’s body was found inside a large walk-in oven in the store’s bakery department.

The woman has been identified as 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur, who worked at the store.

Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour issued a stop-work order for the bakery after the incident. That order was lifted last week after officials determined the store had complied with safety standards.

A spokesperson for Walmart Canada says the oven will be removed from the store and will no longer be used. She also says the company had already planned to remove the oven before the incident.

“This is an extremely sad and difficult situation,” said Amanda Moss in an email to CTV News. “Removing the oven had always been part of the standard remodel program we are implementing across the country.”

Store remains closed
The Walmart on Mumford Road has remained closed since Kaur’s death. There is no word on when it might reopen.

Walmart has said the company is supporting police in their investigation and “working towards understanding how this tragic event occurred.”

Meanwhile, police remain tightlipped about the investigation into Kaur’s death. CTV News has reached out to Halifax Regional Police for an update Thursday but has yet to receive a response.

The Maritime Sikh Society says Kaur and her mother moved to Nova Scotia from India about three years ago.

Balbir Singh, secretary of the society, previously told CTV News that Kaur’s mother, who also worked at the store, found her daughter inside the oven that night. He said she grew concerned after she hadn’t seen her daughter for more than an hour and couldn’t reach her by phone.

Show of support
There has been an outpouring of support for the family since Kaur’s death. Hundreds of mourners attended a candlelight vigil in the parking lot outside the store Sunday night. Many held signs and lit candles to pay their respects to the young woman.

Close to $200,000 has also been raised through a GoFundMe page started by the Maritime Sikh Society.

The society says the funds are helping the family with funeral expenses and costs associated with bringing her family over from India. CTV News has learned Kaur's brother and father are now in the province.
PHOTO..............19-year-old Gursimran Kaur

11/07/2024

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11/07/2024

Traffic Advisory

Halifax Regional Police is assisting the Department of Labour on the scene of a damaged crane in the in the area of Faulkner Street in Dartmouth.

The area around Faulkner Street, Lyle Street, Windmill Road and Wyse Road is closed until further notice. The Angus L. MacDonald Bridge is also closed until further notice.

Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes to avoid delays.

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11/06/2024

Trump says "mass deportation" will be top of his to do list. It will be "huge" and "immediate" he says......Any Doctors ,Nurses ,or other healthcare professionals on that list ??? Canada is hiring ..jus sayin.

11/06/2024

Looks like we will have at least a few matching/breaking record highs today. Previous records for a November 6th mostly 19 to 25 degrees with many being set Nov. 6th, 2022.

List of standing record and year set:

New Brunswick

BAS-CARAQUET AREA 21.3 2022
BATHURST AREA 22.6 2008
BOUCTOUCHE AREA 19.5 2017
CAMPBELLTON AREA 21 2008
CHARLO AREA 21 2008
CHIPMAN AREA 21.1 1938
DALHOUSIE AREA 21 2008
DOAKTOWN AREA 22.7 2022
EDMUNDSTON AREA 20.9 2022
FREDERICTON AREA 23.1 2022
FUNDY (NATIONAL PARK) AREA 18.9 1950
GRAND FALLS AREA 17.2 1959
GRAND MANAN AREA 20.6 2022
HOPEWELL AREA 18.5 2022
KOUCHIBOUGUAC AREA 23 2022
MIRAMICHI AREA 22.3 2022
MISCOU ISLAND AREA 20.5 2022
MONCTON AREA 23 2022
OROMOCTO AREA 23.1 2022
POINT ESCUMINAC AREA 23 2022
POINT LEPREAU AREA 19.4 1938
QUISPAMSIS AREA 17.7 2022
RICHIBUCTO AREA 23 2022
ROGERSVILLE AREA 22.3 2022
SACKVILLE AREA 21.8 2017
SAINT ANDREWS AREA 20 1938
SAINT JOHN AREA 17.7 2022
SHEDIAC AREA 23 2022
ST. LEONARD AREA 17.2 1959
ST. STEPHEN AREA 24.1 2022
SUSSEX AREA 23.3 1938
TRACADIE-SHEILA AREA 21.3 2022
WOODSTOCK AREA 22.8 1938

Nova Scotia

AMHERST AREA 21.8 2017
ANNAPOLIS ROYAL AREA 21.7 1959
ANTIGONISH AREA 25.6 1938
BACCARO POINT AREA 17.8 2017
BRIDGETOWN AREA 25 2017
BRIDGEWATER AREA 22.2 1959
BRIER ISLAND AREA 18.8 2022
CARIBOU AREA 23.3 2022
CHETICAMP AREA 21.7 2022
DIGBY AREA 21.1 1950
ESKASONI AREA 21.7 1938
GRAND ETANG AREA 21.7 2022
GREENWOOD AREA 25 2017
GUYSBOROUGH AREA 22.9 2022
HALIFAX (AIRPORT) AREA 21.5 2022
HALIFAX (SHEARWATER) AREA 20.8 2022
HART ISLAND AREA 17.5 2008
INGONISH AREA 23.7 2022
KEJIMKUJIK (NATIONAL PARK) AREA 22.9 2022
KENTVILLE AREA 23.7 2022
LIVERPOOL AREA 21.1 1938
LUNENBURG AREA 22.2 1959
MALAY FALLS AREA 22 2022
NEW GLASGOW AREA 23.3 2022
NORTH EAST MARGAREE AREA 22.1 2022
PARRSBORO AREA 22.5 2017
PORT HAWKESBURY AREA 23 2022
SHEET HARBOUR AREA 22 2022
SHELBURNE AREA 22.1 2022
ST. PETER'S AREA 17.5 2008
SYDNEY AREA 20.6 1959
TATAMAGOUCHE AREA 22.8 2022
TRURO AREA 22.8 2022
WESTERN HEAD AREA 21.1 1938
WINDSOR AREA 23.7 2022
YARMOUTH AREA 19.2 2022

Prince Edward Island

CHARLOTTETOWN 20.8 2022
EAST POINT 18.8 2022
MAPLE PLAINS 19.9 2022
NORTH CAPE 20 2022
ST. PETERS BAY 21.2 2022
SUMMERSIDE 20.5 2022

11/06/2024

Yarmouth Rural RCMP Detachment is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Brooklyn.

On November 4, 2024 at approximately 11:41 a.m., Yarmouth Rural RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Greenville Rd. and Hardscratch Rd. in Brooklyn. RCMP officers learned that a Hyundai Accent and Ford Ranger collided in the intersection.

The driver of the Accent, an 81-year-old woman from Yarmouth, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger in the Accent was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Ranger suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by EHS.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing. The intersection was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 2024-1633519

11/06/2024

Meteghan RCMP has charged one man related to a fire that damaged a building in December 2023.

On December 14, 2023, RCMP officers and fire services responded to a report of a suspicious fire at a business Maza Rd. in Bangor. Officers attended and located an incendiary device, which was seized along with other evidence and surveillance video from other nearby buildings.

On December 16, a second suspicious fire at this business destroyed the building.

Investigators worked with partners including the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal and the RCMP National Forensic Lab Services in Ontario to collect and analyse exhibits related to the December 14 fire. The process included identifying and analyzing forensic DNA found on the incendiary device.

On November 4, Tyler Langford, 33, of Weymouth, was charged with Arson – damage to property. Langford is in custody for other offences, and will have a first court appearance related to this investigation on January 20, 2025.

Meteghan RCMP continues to investigate other recent suspicious fires in the area. Anyone with information about this or other ongoing investigations in the Meteghan area is encouraged to contact Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

File #: 2023-1831708

11/06/2024

11/06/2024

NOVA SCOTIA RCMP SEEK MAN WHO WAVED CHILD OVER TO TRUCK IN SPRINGHILL.......
Nov. 5, 2024
CTV.
The RCMP is trying to identify a man who allegedly encouraged a child to approach his vehicle in Springhill, N.S.

Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious person on Pine Street on Monday. Police say a man in a truck stopped on the road around 5 p.m. and waved to a child outside a nearby home to try to get them to come over to his vehicle.

The RCMP says there was a “significant distance between the child and the road” so they don’t believe the child was at risk of physical harm during the incident. The child told an adult, and police say the vehicle then left the area.
The RCMP patrolled the area but couldn’t find the truck.

"This child did the right thing by immediately telling an adult about this incident," says Cumberland RCMP Sgt. Brian Cameron.

"We don't know the driver's intent and would like to hear from him."

The man had brown hair and a mask that covered his nose and mouth. He was wearing a sweater and pants that were possibly blue or green. The truck was silver.

Police are asking to speak with anyone who has information about the man, the incident, or anyone who has witnessed or experienced a similar incident in the area. They can contact Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-243-2181 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

11/05/2024

11/04/2024

11/04/2024

Police investigate weapons incident

Halifax Regional Police is investigating an incident where a man was sprayed with a sensory irritant in Bedford last week.

On November 1, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a weapons call in the 0-10 block of Lake Drive. Officers located a 65-year-old man who had been sprayed with a sensory irritant. The victim was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male youth, approximately 15 to 17-years-old, and approximately 5’10” tall. At the time of the incident, he was wearing all black clothing, a black hat, a black cross-body bag, and his face was covered.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information or video from the area to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

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11/04/2024

𝟐𝟖-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡

A 28-year-old man from Judique, Inverness County has died following a single-vehicle crash in Pointe des Robichaud, New Brunswick.

On November 3rd, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Tracadie RCMP detachment responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Highway 11, in Pointe des Robichaud.

The crash is believed to have occurred when the vehicle, travelling southbound, crossed the center line and hit two power poles and three people were ejected from the vehicle.

One man died at the scene and two men were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries.

Members of the Tracadie Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick also attended the scene.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist and a member of the New Brunswick Coroner's office is assisting with the investigation.

An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the man’s exact cause of death.

RCMP say the investigation is ongoing.