Nova Scotia News

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

Police charge driver in vehicle-pedestrian collision

A 39-year-old faces charges for a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Victoria Road in Sydney, October 31st.

Cape Breton Regional Police responded to the scene near the intersection of Mt. Pleasant at approximately 7:00 PM, where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. EHS arrived on scene and transported the victim to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while officers spoke with witnesses and the driver of the vehicle. Traffic Safety Unit and Forensic Identification officers processed the scene and seized the vehicle for inspection.

As the result of investigation, the driver of the vehicle has now been issued Summary Offence Tickets under the Motor Vehicle Act, charged with Failing to Yield to a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk, Failing to Display Plates for the Current Registration Year and Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid Inspection Sticker or Possessing a Valid Inspection Certificate.

11/12/2025

Hope Begins With A Meal
Amherst, NS

11/11/2025

As we move into viral respiratory season IWK Health is updating masking guidance to enhance protection for all.

Starting Wednesday, November 12th, masks will be required by all patients, staff, and visitors upon entering the IWK Health facility on University Avenue. Masks must be worn in all public spaces and in all areas where patient care is provided (inpatient & ambulatory settings).

Masks will be available at all entrances.

Together we can keep everyone safe — thank you for your cooperation.

https://iwkhealth.ca/patient-and-visitor-guide/what-expect-when-you-arrive

11/10/2025

Antigonish County District RCMP has arrested a man and a youth after a fatal collision on Hwy. 104.

On November 1 at approximately 9:50 p.m., RCMP officers, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision on Hwy. 104 near Dagger Woods Rd. and Pomquet Monks Head Rd. Officers learned a collision had occurred between an SUV and a large farm vehicle or construction vehicle.

The four occupants of the SUV, a Toyota Rav 4, were transported to hospital by EHS. One passenger, a youth, was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The other vehicle involved was confirmed to be a farm vehicle. Through the investigation, officers determined it was driven by a youth. The vehicle did not remain at the scene but was located shortly afterwards.

Antigonish County District RCMP has arrested a 41-year-old man and a youth, both from Afton, in relation to the collision. The two will face charges of Failing to Stop After Accident Resulting in Death. The man is also charged with Obstructing Justice. They are scheduled to appear at Antigonish Provincial Court at a later date.
The investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.

Antigonish County District RCMP thanks the public for offering tips and assisting with this investigation.

File #: 2025-1626819

11/10/2025

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment will be charging a man who armed and barricaded himself inside a Waverley home.

On October 27, RCMP officers responded to a report of a barricaded person, alone with a weapon, inside a residence on Waverley Rd. General duty officers, as well as RCMP Police Dog Services, the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, and a crisis negotiator, attended the scene. The man was safely arrested.

A 35-year-old man from Myers Point, who did not reside at the residence, will be facing a charge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm. He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.

File #: 25-155556

11/10/2025

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment arrested three individuals for impaired driving in separate weekend incidents.

On November 7, at approximately 10:50 p.m., RCMP officers responded to an automatic crash notification on Crouchers Point Rd in Glen Haven. Upon arrival, they found a Range Rover on its roof with no one inside. Through the investigation, officers located the driver at his home with two child passengers. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries; the child passengers were not physically injured.

The man, a 43-year-old from Glen Haven, was arrested, provided two breath samples of 170 mg%, and was released on conditions.
He will appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date to face charges of Impaired Driving Over 80 mg% and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm.

On November 8, at approximately 1:51 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of an eastbound Hyundai Elantra driving erratically on Hwy. 103 near Tantallon. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Hammonds Plains Rd. and observed signs of impairment from the driver, a 55-year-old woman from Chester Basin.

After a roadside sobriety test, the woman was arrested for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and transported to the Tantallon RCMP Detachment. She was assessed by an RCMP Drug Recognition Expert, who determined she was impaired by drug. The woman was released and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date.

On November 8, at approximately 11:30 p.m., an RCMP officer attempted to stop a GMC Sierra on Sackville Dr. in Lower Sackville when it took off and crashed into a guardrail on the Hwy. 101 overpass. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and a passenger was not physically injured.

The driver, a 21-year-old man from Acadieville, New Brunswick, was arrested for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Flight from Police. A blood demand was given to the driver before he was transported to hospital by EHS. He was released on conditions and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.

Drivers who use drugs or alcohol and get behind the wheel risk their lives and the lives of everyone else on the road. To report a suspected impaired driver, call 911.

File #: 25-161912, 25-161955, 25-162408

11/08/2025

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Mike Boguski Music and Blue Rodeo are on their 40th anniversary cross Canada tour and Mike is playing a mini concert for us at the Mission today during our regular lunch service!

Did you know Mike has 5 Juno’s and is an inductee of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame!?

All are welcome!!
5568 Cunard Street
12:00 - 1:00

11/08/2025

Cumberland County District RCMP has charged a man after a stabbing in Port Greville.

On November 6, at approximately 9:20 a.m., RCMP officers responded to an assault at a property in the 100 block of Brook Rd.

Through the investigation, RCMP officers learned that two men who are known to each other got into a physical altercation and one man stabbed the other with a knife.

The victim was transported to hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries.

Adam Joseph Atkinson, 39, from Springhill, has been charged with Assault with a Weapon and Mischief.

Atkinson appeared in Amherst Provincial Court on November 6. He was released on conditions and is due to reappear in court on December 15.

File #: 2025-1648823