Blair Rhodes

Halifax

Journalist at CBHT-TV (Halifax, NS)

CBC Journalist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Articles

N.S. man guilty in stomping death must serve 12 years in prison before he can apply for parole

2 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Blair Rhodes

Nova Scotia·NewA Cape Breton man who stomped another man to death for trying to steal his motocross bike won't be able to apply for parole until he's spent at least a dozen years in prison. Tyler MacNeil had 33 prior convictions when he killed a man who tried to steal his motocross bike in 2022A Cape Breton man who stomped another man to death for trying to steal his motocross bike won't be eligible for parole until he's spent at least a dozen years in prison.
Cape Breton woman gets 9 years in prison for manslaughter in 'vicious' stabbing | CBC News

2 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Blair Rhodes

Nova Scotia·NewJessica MacDonald has been sentenced to nine years in prison for her part in the killing of Stephen Rose, 41, during a fight in 2019. WARNING: This story contains distressing detailsBlair Rhodes · CBC News · Posted: Apr 08, 2025 3:15 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 minutes agoStephen Rose, 41, died following a fight in Jessica MacDonald's Sydney apartment on Nov. 5, 2019.
Halifax man pleads guilty to murdering his mother in a fit of rage

2 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Blair Rhodes

Nova Scotia·NewA Halifax man has admitted he killed his mother in a fit of rage last fall. Jonathan William Pinsky, 41, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder during a brief appearance in Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Halifax on Monday afternoon. Jonathan William Pinsky, 41, beat, smothered and stabbed Delina Pinsky, 71, after disagreement on Oct.
4th teen charged in Halifax mall stabbing testifying in own defence

3 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Blair Rhodes

Nova Scotia·NewThe only teenager still on trial in Ahmad Al Marrach's death is testifying in his own defence this week. Three other co-accused in the case have pleaded guilty to either second-degree murder or manslaughter and are now going through the sentencing process.
Teenage girl convicted in Al Marrach stabbing apologizes, wishes she 'could reverse time'

4 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Blair Rhodes

Nova Scotia·NewA Nova Scotia youth court judge is being asked to impose a 27-month sentence on one of four teens charged in the killing of Ahmad Al Marrach last April. Crown, defence jointly recommending 27-month sentence, judge to decide next monthBlair Rhodes · CBC News · Posted: Mar 26, 2025 1:48 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 minutes agoAhmad Al Marrach, 16, died in hospital after being stabbed in April 2024.
Former Saltwire newspaper buildings still on the market in N.S. months after Postmedia takeover

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Blair Rhodes

Nova Scotia·NewToronto-based Postmedia bought Atlantic Canada’s largest media company in August. Tentative deal to sell Cape Breton Post building fell through last monthBlair Rhodes · CBC News · Posted: Mar 24, 2025 11:41 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes agoThe Cape Breton Post building in Sydney, N.S., was home to one of the newspaper titles owned by Saltwire Network.
Second-degree murder charge to proceed against Mohamed Issak

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Blair Rhodes

Nova Scotia·NewA murder charge will proceed in the Nova Scotia courts against a man who's been found not criminally responsible for previous acts of violence. Mohamed Issak, 32, was charged with second-degree murder in December. Charge stems from assault at East Coast Forensic HospitalBlair Rhodes · CBC News · Posted: Mar 21, 2025 3:06 PM EDT | Last Updated: 6 minutes agoA charge of second-degree murder will proceed in the Nova Scotia courts against Mohamed Issak.
N.S. school teacher pleads guilty to sex offences

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Blair Rhodes

Nova Scotia·NewNicole MacLeod, 37, has pleaded guilty to five charges related to sex offences against at least one student. She is scheduled to be sentenced in July. Nicole MacLeod, 37, is scheduled to be sentenced in July on 5 charges relating to at least 1 studentA Nova Scotia school teacher has pleaded guilty to five charges related to sex offences against at least one student.
Former N.S. school principal denies sexual assault allegations

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Blair Rhodes

A former Halifax-area elementary school principal accused of historical sexual assault has denied all the allegations made against him. Steve Hutchins, 60, began testifying in his own defence earlier this month in Dartmouth provincial court and concluded his testimony Tuesday afternoon. He was the only defence witness called in his trial. He's facing one count each of sexual assault and sexual interference for offences alleged to have occurred in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Sentencing opens for girl who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in death of Ahmad Al Marrach

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Blair Rhodes

Nova ScotiaFriday's hearing in Nova Scotia youth court included testimony from psychologists and others who have prepared a treatment plan for the girl. Friday's hearing in Nova Scotia youth court included testimony from psychologistsBlair Rhodes · CBC News · Posted: Mar 14, 2025 3:59 PM EDT | Last Updated: March 14Ahmad Al Marrach, 16, died in hospital after being stabbed in a parking garage of the Halifax Shopping Centre on April 22, 2024.