A 28-year-old Centreville man has been charged with second degree murder following a fatal fire in the Kings County community on Jan. 11. Justin Joseph Benjamin was arrested around noon on Jan. 11 on Highway 8 near Lequille, Annapolis County. He was charged Jan. 12 with murder and arson with disregard to human life. He is scheduled to appear in Kentville provincial court Jan. 13. Kentville Volunteer Fire Department, Kings […]
The legal battle between the Town of Kentville and a businessowner, who is now the mayor, is over. The property matter was due in court in early December, but the sides reached an out-of-court resolution with all claims being dismissed without costs to either party. It ends a three-year dispute and paves the way for the town to do something with the two vacant lots on Main Street. “When I […]
2 other children 'fighting for their lives,' says family friend A six-year-old girl has died and two other children are "fighting for their lives" following a duplex fire early Saturday morning in Lower Sackville, N.S., says a family friend. Alyssa Porter, who started an online fundraiser following the incident, said the family is now facing a "long road to recovery." "When a house burns down and family members are lost and […]
The U.S. military has a significant global presence, with more than 165,000 troops deployed across over 170 countries and territories, including 156 active-duty personnel in Canada. While Canada does not host any American military bases today, U.S. troops serve in various roles, primarily as part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a binational defence partnership protecting the continent from potential threats. NORAD involves close cooperation between Canadian and […]
One person is dead under suspicious circumstances after a house fire in Centreville, N.S., said an RCMP news release Sunday. Kings District RCMP, Kentville Volunteer Fire Department and EHS responded to reports that a structure was on fire on Anthony Avenue in Centreville around 3 a.m., Saturday morning. First responders found a house engulfed in flames on arrival, said the release. Fire crews extinguished the fire. A deceased person was discovered inside […]
Fire services rescued three children from a house fire in Lower Sackville, N.S., Saturday. Two occupants of the home, a 37-year-old woman and a two-year-old child, safely exited the house without injury. A third occupant, a 40-year-old man was rescued by his neighbour and taken to hospital by EHS. He remains in critical condition. The rescued children, aged five, six and nine, were transported to hospital by EHS. RCMP Halifax […]
Dave Flanagan wants a team that is hard to play against, structured in its own zone and fun to watch offensively. “I spent my career shooting pucks for a living, so I like to score,” the new head coach of the Bage Valley Wildcats said. “But I know there’s more to it than just shooting and then scoring to be successful, especially in this competitive league.” Flanagan, a 57-year-old Stratford, […]
The QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department is partially closed Friday night as it experiences a partial power outage. According to the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), the infirmary is only accepting life-threatening emergencies for now and anyone with urgent medical needs should call 911. NSHA says anyone in need of non-urgent care should contact their family doctor or primary care provider, adding that general health advice and information can be provided 24 […]
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