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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New north-end Halifax basketball court has connection to Toronto Raptors
The court next to Highland Park Junior High was chosen for upgrades in recognition of the African Nova Scotian population in the area. Gareth Hampshire has the story.
CBC
16-05-2025
- General
- CBC
New north-end Halifax basketball court has connection to Toronto Raptors
The court next to Highland Park Junior High was chosen for upgrades in recognition of the African Nova Scotian population in the area. Gareth Hampshire has the story.
CTV News
15-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
African Nova Scotian Black Community Housing Council calls for community bank, housing hub
MLA Twila Grosse spoke at the release of the African Nova Scotian Black Community Housing Council's housing strategy on Thursday. (Source: Vanessa Wright/CTV News Atlantic)
Global News
01-05-2025
- Global News
Teen accused of threats against Halifax school facing added weapons, hate charges
A 16-year-old boy accused of making threats against a downtown high school in Halifax is now facing added charges of illegally possessing weapons and promoting hatred against Jewish and Black people. Last week the teen was arrested and charged with illegally possessing a weapon for dangerous purposes, uttering a threat and unsafely storing ammunition. But according to new court documents the teen is now facing a total of 33 charges, including possessing a prohibited or restricted weapon, and two charges of wilfully promoting hatred against identifiable groups. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Halifax police Chief Don MacLean has said the boy was threatening Citadel High School, but police acted quickly on a tip and arrested him April 23. Investigators say the teenager made specific threats toward three people, and possessed weapons such as multiple rifles, shotguns and air guns, as well as brass knuckles and a knife. Story continues below advertisement Court documents say the teen allegedly created 'online hate groups' targeting African Nova Scotian and Jewish people over the past 12 months. The teen was to appear in youth court today but the hearing was adjourned, and he will now appear on May 12 to face the charges. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
01-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Teen accused of threats against Halifax school facing added weapons, hate charges
HALIFAX – A 16-year-old boy accused of making threats against a downtown high school in Halifax is now facing added charges of illegally possessing weapons and promoting hatred against Jewish and Black people. Last week the teen was arrested and charged with illegally possessing a weapon for dangerous purposes, uttering a threat and unsafely storing ammunition. But according to new court documents the teen is now facing a total of 33 charges, including possessing a prohibited or restricted weapon, and two charges of wilfully promoting hatred against identifiable groups. Halifax police Chief Don MacLean has said the boy was threatening Citadel High School, but police acted quickly on a tip and arrested him April 23. Investigators say the teenager made specific threats toward three people, and possessed weapons such as multiple rifles, shotguns and air guns, as well as brass knuckles and a knife. Court documents say the teen allegedly created 'online hate groups' targeting African Nova Scotian and Jewish people over the past 12 months. The teen was to appear in youth court today but the hearing was adjourned, and he will now appear on May 12 to face the charges. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
