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Couple arraigned on manslaughter changes in death of infant girl

Desiree Finhert 11 Mar, 2010 0 0

The Crown has opted to stay charges of aggravated assault against a young couple now facing manslaughter charges in the death of a seven-week-old girl.

Crowns call for improved courthouse security after 'mini-riot'

News 95.7 Staff 11 Mar, 2010 0 0

Provincial prosecutors say courthouses across the province need improved security measures to prevent another brawl like one that shut down Dartmouth provincial court on Wednesday.

N.S. gas prices expected to rise slightly

Doug Reynolds 11 Mar, 2010 0 0

The prediction isn't as clear-cut as is normal, but gas prices in Nova Scotia are expected to rise by about a penny or so tonight.

RCMP open HRM detachments in show of gratitude

Rick Howe 11 Mar, 2010 0 1

RCMP who patrol the outlying areas of HRM are hosting a series of open houses in appreciation of public support during recent debates over the future of policing in HRM.

Teens stranded at Frog Pond after thin ice gives way

Jason White 11 Mar, 2010 0 0

Police and fire are warning the public to stay off HRM lakes and ponds after three teens had to be rescued from Frog Pond, where they'd ventured too far out on thin ice.

Police release sketch of sex assault suspect

Ruth Davenport 11 Mar, 2010 0 0

Halifax Regional Police is asking the public for help identifying a man who attacked two women in the south end last month.

Nice weather sparks several brush fires around HRM

News 95.7 Staff 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

Dave Meldrum with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency says now that the snow has melted, the ground is dry and there's plenty of surface fuel to catch fire.

Two developments cleared to proceed in metro

Doug Cogswell 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

Regional councillors have approved changes to Fenwick Tower and City Centre Atlantic, clearing them to proceed to the next step in the development process.

Atlantic Canadians rushing to take the real estate plunge

Desiree Finhert 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

With interest rates and housing prices poised to climb, more Atlantic Canadians are planning to buy a house this year, according to a new survey.

E-mail scam claims to help victims of e-mail scam

Jason White 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

An e-mail making the rounds in Metro this morning claims to help people who've fallen for the Nigerian e-mail scam. The author claims to be from the "Anti Scam Refund Department," but says proof is required from your money transfer or credit card.

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