Rebecca Lau

Halifax

Reporter and Anchor, Global Halifax and Global New Brunswick at Global News

@GlobalHalifax & @Global_NB.

Articles

New Glasgow police officer charged with sexual assault

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Rebecca Lau

A New Glasgow Regional Police officer has been charged with sexual assault. Antigonish County District RCMP said they received a report of a sexual assault in June 2024 that took place in the summer of 2007 in Antigonish, N.S.RCMP said investigators learned a female — who was a youth at the time — was allegedly assaulted by a man during an event at a private home. Cpl. Kyle Lesko, 38, was initially arrested in January and released pending further investigation.
Calls to improve tenant safety in Halifax after carbon monoxide leaks

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Ella MacDonald |Ella Macdonald |Rebecca Lau

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Driver clocked going 110 km/h on Macdonald Bridge, Halifax police say

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Rebecca Lau

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Halifax Regional Police have highlighted two recent stunting incidents, including a man who was ticketed for allegedly driving 110 kilometres per hour on the Macdonald Bridge, which has a 50 km/h limit.
Halifax residents plan to be ‘welcoming’ to U.S. tourists amid trade war: study

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Rebecca Lau

Despite the current political climate and ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, it seems people in Halifax will continue to be “as welcoming” as before when it comes to American tourists. That’s according to an online poll conducted in partnership with Narrative Research and Discover Halifax, a non-profit that promotes the local tourism industry.
New Brunswick announces ‘comprehensive review’ of NB Power

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Rebecca Lau

The New Brunswick government has announced it will begin a “comprehensive review” of NB Power, amid complaints of high rates and spikes in power bills. The review will be led by three people independent from the utility company, who will gather and analyze data and develop recommendations.
No injuries in Halifax fire that damaged building with apartments, businesses

2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Kathleen McKenna |Rebecca Lau

A building on Quinpool Road in Halifax that contained apartments, businesses and a restaurant is a “a loss,” after fire broke out overnight. Firefighters were called at around midnight and by 8 a.m., a new crew arrived to relieve colleagues who had been working throughout the night. “This morning when we arrived, obviously the fire wasn’t out. It’s in the walls and stuff still,” said District Chief Brad Connors with Halifax Fire. “We got the excavator in here now.
25-year-old worker in New Brunswick dies after cell tower fall - New Brunswick

2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Rebecca Lau
Family of N.S. homicide victim pleads for answers in newly released RCMP video - Halifax

2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Rebecca Lau

The RCMP in southwestern Nova Scotia has released a video featuring the family of a man who was killed outside his home in 2020, hoping the recording will prompt someone to come forward with information about the unsolved homicide. Investigators say Donny Lohnes, 57, was the target of an attack on Jippie Avenue in Pine Grove on Oct. 25, 2020. RCMP Cpl.
Canadian students see New York trip spiked amid political climate, security fears

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Suzanne Lapointe |Rebecca Lau

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Search for man in Hammonds Plains after jerry can lit on fire at gas station: RCMP - Halifax

1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Rebecca Lau