Source: CBC #news #novascotia

Murder charge laid in disappearance of 61-year-old man
#novascotia #rcmp have charged a 29-year-old man with murder as part of the investigation into the disappearance last month of Steven Boudreau.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/murder-disappearance-steven-boudreau-cody-palmer-9.7207724?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

Woman who lied about daughter's death sentenced to 4½ years on fraud charges
In one of her scams, Katherine MacDougall tried to claim child support from a man for a child who did not exist. She had managed to manufacture documents, including fake DNA reports, in an effort to ensnare him.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/katherine-macdougall-fraud-child-support-halifax-kent-9.7207498?cmp=rss

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#halifax traffic will get better, public works minister promises
Last summer the province released a long-anticipated report on improving transportation in #halifax and communities within an hour’s drive. More than nine months later, Public Works Minister Fred Tilley said the province has started acting on more than 50 per cent of the report’s recommendations.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-traffic-will-get-better-public-works-minister-promises-9.7207534?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

Cost to address 'big mess' wage restraint legislation could top $300M, says Houston
#novascotia Premier Tim Houston is preparing for a major bill to cover costs related to wage restraint legislation passed by a former Liberal government that a Supreme Court judge recently deemed unconstitutional.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tim-houston-stephen-mcneil-bill-148-unions-contract-negotiations-9.7207407?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

Crews respond to wildfire in Lake Echo
#halifax Fire Deputy Chief Roy Hollett said crews were called at about 1:40 p.m. after someone spotted flames over the tree tops and smelled smoke.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/crews-respond-to-wildfire-in-lake-echo-9.7207571?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

15-month wait for a mammogram a concern, N.S. premier says
Premier Tim Houston says more work needs to be done to fill vacancies in parts of the health-care system, and he's worried about the amount of time women may have to wait to have a mammogram.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tim-houston-reacts-nova-scotia-mammogram-wait-times-9.7207350?cmp=rss