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Police believe death at Wellington was not workplace related
WELLINGTON A Wellington man died Friday after working to hook up a generator in the community.
'Transformers' takes to sky with $112 million box-office weekend
Alien robots have transformed into box-office superstars with $200 million in domestic ticket sales in just five days.
Los Angeles Times reports Michael Jackson has died after being rushed to hospital in a coma.
Nova Scotia sends fire figthers to Quebec to help with forest fire situation
Four firefighters based out of the Natural Resources office in Shubenacadie have been sent to Quebec to assist with controlling forest fires there.
Child's death 'an accident,' lawyer says
The lawyer for a man accused of manslaughter in the death of a Truro toddler four years ago told the judge Monday that the girl's death can only be considered accidental.
Mother of murdered woman not surprised by charge
The mother of a woman murdered in her St. John's apartment two years ago says she's not surprised it's her daughter's estranged husband who has been charged with the crime.
Currie pleads guilty to assault
Progressive Conservative MLA Mike Currie pleaded guilty to a charge of assault in Provincial Court Friday morning.
Motorcycle death shakes school
The fourth fatality among students at a Truro high school this year has left students and staff shaken.
Truro-area teen killed in motorcycle crash on eve of graduation
A Truro high school student scheduled to graduate Friday evening died Thursday morning after crashing his new motorcycle.
Show Your Patriotism this Canada Day in Central Nova Scotia
If you have ever backpacked or traveled to another country, you have probably witnessed how patriotic we Canadians really are.
Wagmatcook chief, council have received part of report into fatal shooting
The chief and council of Wagmatcook First Nation have received information about the forensic portion of an investigation into the fatal shooting of a band member by an RCMP officer, but the details aren't being made public at this time.
Accused takes the stand in manslaughter trial
TRURO Terry Dean Allen's version of events simply do not make sense when compared to the fatal injuries sustained by Samantha Marie Mercer, a Crown Attorney asserted yesterday.
Man dies in bizarre highway accident
A freak accident in New Glasgow early Saturday morning claimed the life of a 39-year-old Hope River man.
Make the issue worth the fight
Tignish Community Council street committee chair Allan McInnis thinks laying sidewalk beside the post office along Spring Lane would be beneficial to pedestrians.
18-year-old to stand trial in Dartmouth bus stop stabbing
An 18-year-old Truro man has been committed to stand trial in Nova Scotia Supreme Court in connection with the March 29 stabbing and beating of a boy at a bus stop in downtown Dartmouth.
Fall didn't cause fatal head injury, expert testifies at manslaughter trial
A Nova Scotia court has heard testimony disputing a Truro man's story that a three-year-old girl died after falling down a flight of stairs.
New Glasgow man killed after bike leaves road near Bible Hill
NEW GLASGOW A New Glasgow paving company is reeling from the shock of loosing two staff members over the weekend.
N.S. RCMP expect to lay charges in discovery of marijuana growing operation
RCMP have discovered an indoor marijuana grow-op near Truro, N.S. Police executed a search warrant Wednesday on a home in Princeport, finding a sophisticated grow-op in several rooms.
Truro's O'Connor recipient of Premier's Award of Excellence
TRURO A Truro employee has received the highest honour of the Nova Scotia civil service.
Accused in toddler's death said girl fell down stairs
Accused in toddler's death said girl fell down stairs Injuries included crushed skull, court hears By MARY ELLEN MacINTYRE Truro Bureau Tue.