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Police continue investigating cold murder file in Halifax

4 days ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Natasha O'Neill

It has been 16 years since the murder of Tanya Jean Brooks. The 36-year-old from Millbrook First Nation was found dead in the window well of St. Patrick's-Alexandra School in Downtown Halifax on May 11, 2009. Police said they believe Tanya knew her assailants and are asking people to come forward with information. The province's Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program indicated that Tanya was known to frequent the Gottingen Street area.
Vehicle caught fire in Upper Tantallon

4 days ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Natasha O'Neill

Crews responded to an early morning vehicle blazethat was starting to catch the nearby garage on fire. According to Halifax firefighters, they were called to Falcourt Run in Upper Tantallon at 2:06 a.m. on Monday. Station 65 was there within six minutes and found a fully engulfed car. Quickly they attacked the blaze with a hose and brought it under control. "Preventing what could have been a much more devastating loss," the firefighters' union said in a post.
Recount sees Liberals take Quebec riding of Terrebonne by 1 vote

6 days ago | halifax.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

An official with Elections Canada says the seat for the Quebec riding of Terrebonne has flipped from the Bloc Québécois to the Liberals by a single vote after the results of a judicial recount. The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada called for a judicial recount on May 7 after results showed Bloc Québécois incumbent MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné had defeated Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste by 44 votes. Originally, Auguste had been declared the winner one day after election day.
Shelburne RCMP searching for man wanted on province-wide warrant

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Dan Ahlstrand

Shelburne RCMP Detachment is looking for a Nova Scotia man wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Jamies Leon Enslow, 46, of Shelburne, is facing a series of charges including sexual assault, break and enter, assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, and two counts each of intimidation of a justice system participant and obstructing justice. Enslow is described as 5-foot-11, 220 pounds, balding with brown hair around the sides and back. He has blue eyes and may wear glasses.
RCMP seek public's help locating man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Dan Ahlstrand

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Richard MacInnis, 44, of no fixed address, is wanted for violating parole conditions. He is described as six-foot-one and 175 pounds, with auburn hair and green eyes. Police say MacInnis is believed to be in the Timberlea area and is suspected of being involved in multiple break and enters.
Halifax weekend weather looks wet, but sun coming back soon

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Natasha O'Neill

Rain showers are set to dominate the weekend in Halifax Regional Municipality, but temperatures are set to increase soon. Environment Canada is noting that the weekend will be cloudy with on-and-off rain showers both Saturday and Sunday. Overnight fog is set to develop, and temperatures will drop to 7 C. Saturday, a few showers will roll across the region, with a risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon, the weather agency notes. Fog will retreat out of the area by morning.
Infant suffers serious injuries after two-vehicle collision in East Hants

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Chris Halef

An infant has suffered serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision that took place in East Hants on Thursday. Shortly after 12 p.m., emergency crews responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Hwy. 14 and South Rawdon Road where a Freightliner truck and a Chevrolet Cruze crashed into each other. Police said the rear passenger of the Cruze, an infant, suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by EHS LifeFlight.
Fire in Halifax high-rise prompts second alarm

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Natasha O'Neill

Late Thursday night Halifax firefighters responded to an alarm in a high-rise building and found an active blaze. According to the firefighters' union, teams arrived at 11:53 p.m. at a 20-storey building on Brunswick Street in Halifax. Crews from Station 3 were the first on scene and found smoke in the lobby. Officials said that multiple alarm zones were activated across the structure, prompting a second alarm to be called, requesting more resources.
N.S. marks 33 years since Westray Mine disaster

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Mark Hodgins

It's been 33 years since the Westray Mine disaster rocked Nova Scotia's Pictou County, and both unions and politicians say it's a time to remember the fight continues to ensure workers are protected. At 5:18 a.m. on May 9, 1992, an explosion of methane gas and coal dust sent a fireball through the mine, killing all 26 workers inside.
No change to gasoline prices as diesel takes a tumble

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Mark Hodgins

By Mark Hodgins The price for gasoline did not change this week, as the provincial regulator announced its regular weekly adjustment. The Nova Scotia Energy Board says the minimum price for regular, self-serve gasoline would remain at 139.4.It's a different story for diesel, which saw prices drop by 5.9 cents to a new minimum of 133.2.This time last year, gas prices in the Halifax area were 179.4, and diesel prices were 175.4.