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Province Appoints Two Judges to the Provincial Court
September 6, 2024 Halifax lawyers Ian Hutchison and James Van Wart have been appointed judges of the Nova Scotia provincial court. “Ensuring that all provincial court vacancies are filled is essential for an effective and efficient justice system,” said Attorney General and Justice Minister Barbara Adams. “These appointees are respected lawyers with vast legal and […]
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Alert Ready no longer active, RCMP still search for 47-year-old Keith Martin
September 6, 2024 The New Brunswick RCMP have ended the Alert Ready message for the Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation area. Police continue to search for Keith Martin, who remains at large, and ask the public to contact police if they had information on his whereabouts. On September 5, 2024, at approximately 3:59 p.m., the New Brunswick RCMP issued […]
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Suspect still at large; One dead and one injured in connection with police operation
September 6, 2024 The New Brunswick RCMP confirms that one person is dead and another is injured, which initiated an Alert Ready to be issued for the Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation area, near Neguac, N.B. Police are still actively searching for the 47-year-old man in connection with the incident. On September 5, 2024, at approximately 1:47 p.m., members of the Neguac […]
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Report calls for public apology in ‘disastrous’ 2021 Halifax encampment evictions – Atin Ito News
September 3 2024 A highly anticipated report looking into the way evictions were carried out at a Halifax encampment in 2021 offered more than three dozen recommendations for Halifax police, the police board and the city, calling it “a day of chaos for all those involved.” A highly anticipated report looking into the way evictions […]
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New Commanding Officer appointed for the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador
August 29, 2024 The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Newfoundland and Labrador (RCMP NL) is under new leadership with the appointment of Assistant Commissioner Patrick (Pat) Cahill as its new Commanding Officer. Born and raised in St. John’s, he brings over 32 years of dedicated service to his new role, most recently serving as the RCMP NL […]
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Lawsuit launched by family of Indigenous woman in N.S. claims negligence in her death – Global News
August 7, 2024 The family of an Indigenous woman who died in hospital has filed a lawsuit against the Nova Scotia health authority and four doctors who treated her, claiming they were negligent in caring for the 22-year-old woman with fungal meningitis. A notice of action filed July 25 in Supreme Court says Destiny Rennie, […]
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Nova Scotians Asked for Feedback on Policing Services
July 10, 2024 Nova Scotians are asked to share their opinions and perspectives about the current state of policing in the province, as well as their vision of what policing should look like in the future. The Department of Justice has launched an anonymous survey as part of the Province’s comprehensive review of policing services. […]
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Increased support for victims of sexual violence in the Madawaska and Victoria counties of New Brunswick
From: Department of Justice Canada June 24, 2024 Sexual violence is a crime that has devastating consequences and can cause significant trauma for survivors, victims, and their loved ones. The Government of Canada is committed to helping all victims and survivors of sexual crimes by establishing partnerships, to offer them tailored and accessible services. Today, […]
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Mi’kmaw Chiefs Condemn RCMP Actions in Woodstock, NB
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) are expressing support and concern for a Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw community member who was severely injured by an RCMP Officer in Woodstock, New Brunswick. During a call on June 13, a Mi’kmaw woman was allegedly struck in the face by an RCMP officer, resulting in multiple broken […]
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‘Nothing about us without us’: Mi’gmaq group still waiting for Indigenous-led inquiry into systemic racism – NB Media Coop
June 11, 2024 A non-profit organization that represents Mi’gmaq communities in New Brunswick has renewed calls for an independent Indigenous-led public inquiry into systemic racism in policing and the justice system. Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Inc. a rights-based organization whose name means “Mi’gmaq people’s laws” has repeatedly called for an inquiry, similar to the Marshall Inquiry in […]
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