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Advocacy group calls for inquiry into death of N.S. man who struggled with police

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Advocacy group calls for inquiry into death of N.S. man who struggled with police
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· By The Canadian Press ·

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HALIFAX — An advocacy group is calling for a fatality inquiry into the case of a young man who died after a struggle with Halifax police officers earlier this year. The East Coast Prison Justice Socie...

Judge halts Trump’s planned layoffs of federal workers during government shutdown, calling them unlawful

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Judge halts Trump’s planned layoffs of federal workers during government shutdown, calling them unlawful

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The stalemate on Capitol Hill continues as the government shutdown enters its 15th day. Progressive lawmakers Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez participate in a CNN town hall. Foll...

Trump says Israeli forces could resume fighting in Gaza ‘as soon as I say the word’ if Hamas won’t uphold ceasefire deal | CNN Politics

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Trump says Israeli forces could resume fighting in Gaza ‘as soon as I say the word’ if Hamas won’t uphold ceasefire deal

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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would consider allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume military action in Gaza if Hamas refuses to uphold its end of the ceasefire de...

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Sgt. Kevin Glode
Sussex Detachment
Southeast District RCMP
506-433-7700
[email protected]

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**PREVIOUS POST REMOVED

@RCMPNB:

News Release

The 16-year-old youth from Waterford, N.B., who was reported missing to police on October 13, 2025, has been located safe.

The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance.
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Supreme Court leans toward further weakening landmark Voting Rights Act

🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 3h

The conservative majority seems willing to raise the bar on plaintiffs seeking to challenge legislative district maps for violating the 1965 law aimed at protecting minority voters.

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The conservative majority seems willing to raise the bar on plaintiffs seeking to challenge legislative district maps for violating the 1965 law aimed at protecting minority voters.

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🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 4h

@NS_DNR:

🟡 🔴 Wednesday, October 15 - Burning is not permitted between 8am and 2pm.

Check before you burn and know your municipal bylaws.

novascotia.ca/burnsafe

🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 4h

‘Last-ditch effort’ talks between universities and part-time workers’ union
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· By Natasha O'Neill ·
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/10/15/l...

'Last-ditch effort' talks between universities and part-time workers' union

A mandatory two-week cooling-off period is happening between the union representing part-time workers at three Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions before talks can resume. According to the Canadia...

Humanitarian workers detail challenges getting aid into Gaza despite ceasefire

🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 5h

Street by street, the Cogswell District is coming to life. New parks, art, multi-use paths and roadways are taking shape — and we’re on track for substantial completion by the end of the year. Catch up on the latest milestones: brnw.ch/21wWEgm

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Organizations say there are many logistical challenges in delivering aid.
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Humanitarian workers said they will face many challenges delivering aid to Gaza including border restrictions and trying to access destroyed roads.

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Female killed in RCMP-involved shooting, watchdog says
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· By Natasha O'Neill ·

halifax.citynews.ca/2025/10/15/f...

Female killed in RCMP-involved shooting, watchdog says

The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) said that a female suspect was killed in an RCMP-involved shooting in Eastern Passage on Tuesday afternoon. In a statement on Wednesday morning, the Nova Scot...

Analysis: ‘America First’ is becoming ‘Trump First’ as the president eyes global power | CNN Politics

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‘America First’ is becoming ‘Trump First’ as the president eyes global power

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Donald Trump has his finger in an awful lot of global pies for a president who was supposed to put America first.

Rising costs in HRM leave many Nova Scotians choosing between heat or food, expert warns

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Rising costs in HRM leave many Nova Scotians choosing between heat or food, expert warns
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· By Shelli Summers ·

halifax.citynews.ca/2025/10/15/r...

Many Nova Scotians are struggling to afford basic needs as rising taxes and utility costs push households closer to financial crisis, an insolvency expert warns.

N.L. premier-designate Tony Wakeham says pocketbook issues won his party election

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N.L. premier-designate Tony Wakeham says pocketbook issues won his party election
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· By The Canadian Press ·

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ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Tony Wakeham, leader of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Progressive Conservatives, says Tuesday night’s election victory was particularly sweet because opinion polls had predicted anoth...

A Voting Rights Act provision is at risk and a homecoming at a gay rodeo: Morning Rundown

🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 9h

Morning Rundown: A Voting Rights Act provision is at risk and a homecoming at a gay rodeo:

Plus, the White House's Venezuela strikes cause bipartisan concerns.

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Plus, the White House's Venezuela strikes cause bipartisan concerns.

www.nbcnews.com

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Houston heads to Milan to promote Nova Scotia’s offshore energy sector
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· By Mark Hodgins ·

halifax.citynews.ca/2025/10/15/h...

Houston heads to Milan to promote Nova Scotia’s offshore energy sector

Premier Tim Houston is in Milan promoting Nova Scotia’s offshore energy potential as part of a trade mission to England and Italy.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 18h

The declaration was passed on Tuesday by a 4-1 vote.
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Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

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Takeaways from former special counsel Jack Smith’s scathing review of the Trump Justice Department | CNN Politics

🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 18h

Takeaways from former special counsel Jack Smith’s scathing review of the Trump Justice Department

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Former special counsel Jack Smith cited the James Comey and Eric Adams cases as examples of how DOJ is operating out of the norm in Trump’s second term.

🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 22h

another driver who was not impaired but had an open alcohol container in the vehicle.

Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs puts everyone in danger. If you have information on an impaired driver, please call 911.

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🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 22h

is over of 80 mg%
-7 drivers issued 7-day licence suspensions for having a blood alcohol concentration between 50 mg% and 79 mg%

In total, 10 vehicles were seized, including the 9 above and 1 for multiple motor vehicle infractions.

A summary offence ticket was issued to ...

🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 22h

checkpoint at the Armdale Roundabout in Halifax, from 2:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m.. The checkpoint resulted in 9 impaired driving related offences, including:
-2 drivers charged criminally with impaired operation of a conveyance. An arrest occurs when a driver’s blood alcohol concentration ...

🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 22h

@HfxRegPolice:

Weekend update

Halifax Regional Police responded to 949 calls for service over the weekend. One notable incident is as follows:

Thanksgiving weekend traffic checkpoint

On October 12, Halifax Regional Police patrol officers conducted a proactive traffic

CNN to host town hall with Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and Bernie Sanders | CNN Politics

🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 22h

CNN to host town hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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CNN will host a live town hall with progressive lawmakers Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday, October 15, the network announced Friday.