Guilty verdict in case of murdered Liverpool woman
Canadian Press
16 May, 2012 0
After only a few hours of deliberation, a jury in Bridgewater Supreme Court came back with a verdict. James Leroy Leopold is guilty of manslaughter in the death of Laura Lee Roberston.
Province will not intervene at rate hike hearings
News 95.7 Staff
16 May, 2012 2
Premier Darrell Dexter says the government will participate, but not intervene, when Nova Scotia Power goes back before the Utility and Review Board seeking a six percent rate hike over two years.
Tip Top building one step closer to demolition
Brett Ruskin
16 May, 2012 0
Regional council has rejected an appeal to stop the demolition and redevelopment of the old Tip Top building at 1592 Barrington Street. The owner of the adjacent building had argued that a new tower planned for the site would block sunlight and views from his office's windows.
No plans to cut off EI for workers who won't relocate or retrain: minister
News 95.7 Staff with files from the Canadian Press
16 May, 2012 1
The federal Human Resources minister has fended off a barrage of questions over pending changes to EI rules, saying no one will be forced to relocate or retrain for jobs. Jim Flaherty said Monday that unemployed Canadians need to reconsider work they find "too demeaning," prompting outrage from all corners.
Taxi union could be coming to Halifax
Brett Ruskin
16 May, 2012 1
Cab drivers in the HRM are taking steps towards unionization and have enlisted the support of Canadian Auto Workers' union representatives. They want better benefits and more respect from city officials.
Nurses' union ready to strike over wage parity
Desiree Finhert
16 May, 2012 1
The Nova Scotia Nurses Union says it wants wage parity with nurses at Capital Health, who were awarded a 5.1 per cent wage increase last fall - and the members are willing to strike over the issue.
Arrests made in Amber Kirwan murder
Erin Trafford
16 May, 2012 0
Seven months after 19 year-old, New Glasgow teen Amber Kirwan went missing, police say there have been two arrests in relation to her murder.
Bike thieves on the prowl: police
Amy Arts
16 May, 2012 0
Halifax Regional Police are reporting a spike in bike thefts on the Halifax Peninsula. There have been 13 reported bike thefts over the past three weeks.
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