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Cape Breton man sentenced to two years for manslaughter in death of best friend

Cape Breton man sentenced to two years for manslaughter in death of best friend

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has sentenced a Cape Breton man to two years behind bars in the accidental killing of his best friend after a night out in May 2024.

May 06, 2026 at 9:52AM EDT

Emergency alert warning of man with machete in Gaetz Brook, N.S., cancelled

Emergency alert warning of man with machete in Gaetz Brook, N.S., cancelled

May 06, 2026 at 4:44AM EDT

N.S. student publishes illustrated children’s book

N.S. student publishes illustrated children’s book

May 05, 2026 at 5:32PM EDT

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Dalhousie University scientist using AI for breast cancer research

Dalhousie University scientist using AI for breast cancer research

May 05, 2026 at 5:26PM EDT

Wanted N.S. man arrested for sex assault, choking, faces new charges

Wanted N.S. man arrested for sex assault, choking, faces new charges

May 05, 2026 at 3:01PM EDT

Concerns raised about potential gaps as N.S. overhauls disability support

Concerns raised about potential gaps as N.S. overhauls disability support

May 05, 2026 at 2:51PM EDT

Three youths arrested in connection with fires, damage in Bridgewater, N.S.

Three youths arrested in connection with fires, damage in Bridgewater, N.S.

May 05, 2026 at 2:16PM EDT

Community raises $3,600 for Halifax dog whose wheelchair was stolen

Community raises $3,600 for Halifax dog whose wheelchair was stolen

May 05, 2026 at 2:05PM EDT

Man sentenced to 9 years in prison for Cape Breton manslaughter from 2021

Man sentenced to 9 years in prison for Cape Breton manslaughter from 2021

May 05, 2026 at 1:31PM EDT

N.S. youth choir thankful for community support after bus crash sends several to hospital

N.S. youth choir thankful for community support after bus crash sends several to hospital

May 05, 2026 at 1:13PM EDT

N.S. government approves gypsum mine in Carrolls Corner

N.S. government approves gypsum mine in Carrolls Corner

May 05, 2026 at 11:38AM EDT

Missing girl, 8, located safe in Cumberland County, N.S.

Missing girl, 8, located safe in Cumberland County, N.S.

May 05, 2026 at 11:30AM EDT

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‘It was so emotional’: Moncton teen has wish fulfilled at Blue Jays game

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May 04, 2026 at 3:15PM EDT

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May 04, 2026 at 9:39PM EDT

Alleged defamation: Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac files lawsuit against Google

Alleged defamation: Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac files lawsuit against Google

May 04, 2026 at 6:19PM EDT

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May 04, 2026 at 1:07PM EDT

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May 03, 2026 at 5:00AM EDT

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May 04, 2026 at 11:51AM EDT

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