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Trial of 4 teens charged in deadly mall stabbing postponed until 2025

The trial of four Halifax-area teenagers charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach is being postponed.

Trial of Halifax-area dentist to proceed in October despite legal switch

The assault trial of Halifax-area pediatric dentist, Dr. Errol Gaum, is still scheduled to proceed this fall, despite a last-minute change in lawyers.

Despite layoffs, Postmedia says don't expect big changes to Atlantic Canadian newspapers

The chief executive officer of Postmedia is moving to reassure people in Atlantic Canada that they should not expect major changes in their local newspapers. At least, not right away.

N.S. man sentenced to 8 years for manslaughter

A Nova Scotia man has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for manslaughter. Nathan Knockwood pleaded guilty to the charge in relation to the stabbing death of Troy Whidden.

N.S. man accused of killing his wife released on bail

A Cole Harbour, N.S., man is being released from jail while he awaits trial on a charge of first-degree murder. Edmund Joseph Organ, 77, is accused of killing his wife, Judith, on June 9. He has been in custody since.

Postmedia begins takeover of parts of SaltWire Network

Postmedia has started the process of taking over those parts of the insolvent SaltWire Network that it plans to keep running.

Halifax constable gets probation for assault charge

Const. Jacob Farr has been given a year of probation after pleadingguilty to assault stemming from a confrontation at a downtown restaurant in October 2020.

Cape Breton hospital criticized at hearing for doctor accused of professional misconduct

A Cape Breton woman says if staff at Cape Breton Regional Hospital had paid close attention to her four years ago, her son may not have developed health complications that the family is dealing with to this day.

Panel hears second complaint against Cape Breton doctor

Dr.Manivasan Moodley is facing allegations of professional misconduct at a hearing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia. On Thursday, the hearing listened to testimony about the second of three complaints.

N.S. man sentenced to 4 years in prison for historical sexual assault

A man from Voglers Cove, N.S., has been sentenced to four years in prison forraping a 13-year-old girl more than four decades ago.