Nova Scotia News

01/10/2025

01/09/2025

01/09/2025

The RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit (NEN MCU) is investigating the suspicious death of a woman in Bible Hill on January 3 as a homicide.

On January 3 at approximately 9:30 am, Colchester County District RCMP responded to a home on Bomber Dr. as part of a wellbeing check and located a deceased 42-year-old woman and an unconscious man who was transported to hospital.

The woman’s death was considered suspicious and NEN MCU took lead of the investigation, supported by Colchester County District RCMP, Truro Police Service, RCMP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

The Medical Examiner Service has ruled the death a homicide. Investigators have executed search warrants to collect supporting evidence and NEN MCU continues to lead the investigation with support from RCMP Forensic Identification Services (FIS). There is no evidence to suggest a risk to the public or that the homicide is an incident of intimate partner violence.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the NEN MCU at 902-896-5060 and reference file number 2025-10877. 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.

Our thoughts continue to be with the woman's loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 2025-10877

01/09/2025

CAPE BRETON POLICE ASK FOR PUBLIC'S HELP IN FINDING JUSTIN MACDONALD'S REMAINS
JAN 09 2025...Natalie Lombard....CTV.
Police in Cape Breton are asking for the public’s help in finding the remains of a missing man they believe was murdered.
Kenneth “Justin” MacDonald, 34, was last seen on surveillance footage at the Irving gas station on Commercial Street in North Sydney, N.S., on July 7, 2024. He was reported missing the next day.
Investigators found his vehicle, a blue Kia Forte, roughly 25 kilometers away in the Ormand Crescent area of Mira Road on July 10.
Police announced in November they were treating his disappearance as a homicide.
Three men were arrested and charged last month in connection with MacDonald’s disappearance and murder.
Aaron Curtis Mickey, 45, is charged with second-degree murder, robbery and four firearm-related offences.
Ryan Joseph Pyke, 36, is charged with second-degree murder and robbery.
Mitchell McPhee, 38, is charged with manslaughter, robbery and assault.
All three men are scheduled to appear in court later this month.
Cape Breton Regional Police answered reporters questions during a media availability about the case Thursday morning. They confirmed a firearm and robbery are connected to the case, but wouldn’t provide any additional information.
“This has been an incredibly difficult time for the MacDonald family, and we hope that these arrests will bring them some degree of closure as they continue to mourn the loss of their son,” Cape Breton Regional Police Chief Robert Walsh told reporters.
Walsh said, despite an extensive six-month investigation, MacDonald’s body has not been found.
Police say they have followed up on hundreds of tips and searched more than 50 locations in the CBRM with drones and K9 units.
“I ask that if there’s anyone in the public who has any information related to this matter, please come forward at this time. It’s never too late to do the right thing. Help us to bring Justin home to his family,” Walsh said.
Police say MacDonald’s death was an isolated incident and not a random act.
Insp. Joe Farrell also spoke to media Thursday. He said some of the people involved in the case are known to one another, though he wouldn’t speak to the relationship between them.
There are also additional people police plan to speak to and other charges may be possible.
Police say their investigation will continue until MacDonald is found, and while there is no current active search, investigators will follow up on any leads.
“I’m hopeful that we definitely could find Justin MacDonald to provide answers to the family, also to provide answers to the community, as they’ve also been following this incident very closely over the last number of months,” Farrell said.

01/09/2025

01/09/2025

In just one year, this program will license more doctors than the old system did in five. 🩺

This new centre is changing how we train and license doctors in Nova Scotia—here’s how it works:

✅ Four internationally trained graduates are providing care for 2,500 patients under the supervision of Nova Scotian doctors to evaluate their skills.
✅ The program will expand to support over 6,400 patients as more doctors join.
✅ Once the doctors pass, they get their license and sign a three-year return-to-service agreement, keeping them right here in Nova Scotia.

This is a faster, smarter way to bring more healthcare professionals into the system—helping us deliver better care for every Nova Scotian. 🚑

Learn more about how we’re Making it Happen here: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/10/08/new-centre-support-more-international-medical-graduates

01/09/2025

The snow continues to pile up in parts of the Cape Breton Highlands. Judith Brennan said it was like a whole different world travelling there from CBRM. She shared this photo yesterday from Egypt Road in Margaree.

The nearby automated weather station in North East Margaree is reporting close to 70 cm of current snow depth, and North Mountain has over 110 cm — some of which was from prior snowfall. Parts of the highlands could see another 15-25 cm by Friday afternoon!

01/09/2025

The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation of suspicious sudden deaths in Mahone Bay that were found to be the result of intimate partner violence.

On January 5, 2025, at approximately 1:05 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a request to check on the wellbeing of two people at a home on Long Hill Rd. in Mahone Bay. Responding officers found the remains of a 60-year-old woman and a 75-year-old man in the home. The deaths were believed to be suspicious and the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit took carriage of the investigation.

In partnership with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, the investigation has determined that the woman’s death was a result of homicide and that the man, who died as a result of self-inflicted wounds, was responsible for the woman’s death. This incident was the result of intimate partner violence.

Our thoughts continue to be with the loved ones of the deceased persons and the community at this difficult time.

We encourage anyone experiencing, or at risk of, intimate partner violence to reach out. Support is available across Nova Scotia and can be accessed by dialing 211, calling the provincial toll-free line at 1-855-225-0220, or visiting Nova Scotia 211 online: https://ns.211.ca/. You can access support anonymously.

The ongoing investigation continues to be led by the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit with assistance from Lunenburg District RCMP, Yarmouth Town RCMP, Kings District RCMP, the Lunenburg District RCMP General Investigation Section, the West Hants District RCMP General Investigation Section, Southwest Nova RCMP Traffic Services, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, RCMP Digital Forensic Services and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office.

File #: 2025-20035

01/09/2025

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01/09/2025

01/09/2025

JUST IN: Police say they still can't locate the body of Justin MacDonald. Three people have been charged in connection to the homicide and police say more charges could be laid.

01/09/2025

𝐑𝐂𝐌𝐏 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨.

At approximately 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday January 8th, Inverness County RCMP responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence on Kitpu Dr. in Waycobah.

The man was reported to be armed.

Multiple RCMP officers responded to the scene and the man was not located.

RCMP attended a second residence where the man was reported to be.

Officers did not locate the man or any evidence to indicate the man had been at the home.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

RCMP have not been able to confirm the circumstances of the initial report, and have no evidence to indicate there is a public safety risk.

If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

01/08/2025

01/08/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE Re stabbings/homicides in our area:
Ronald Albert Canuel ARRESTED:

From Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia:
UPDATE: Ronald Albert Canuel, 35, of Bathurst, who was wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant was located and safely arrested in New Brunswick.

More information will be released when available