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CBC
31-07-2025
- CBC
Suspended N.S. RCMP officer pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge
A suspended RCMP officer has pleaded not guilty to a recent charge laid against him. William McNutt pleaded not guilty on Thursday in Shubenacadie provincial court to one count of sexual assault in relation to an incident alleged to have occurred in January 2023. In addition to that charge, McNutt is facing six other counts of sexual assault, as well as one charge of attempting to choke, suffocate or strangle another person and one charge of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. There are three complainants in total, and the charges relate to alleged incidents between July 2019 and May 2024. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges, except for one sexual assault charge for which he has not yet entered a plea. Trial dates are currently set for October 2025 and January 2026. McNutt, 40, joined the RCMP in 2021. In January 2024, he was suspended without pay after allegations against him came to light.
CTV News
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Sean Feucht show held in Shubenacadie, N.S.
Atlantic Watch A controversial concert by U.S.-based Christian singer Sean Feucht took place in Shubenacadie, N.S., Wednesday night.
CTV News
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Sean Feucht show held in rural Nova Scotia, Moncton show cancelled
A controversial concert by a U.S.-based Christian singer took place in Nova Scotia Wednesday night, though a long way from the original venue. Sean Feucht describes himself as a musician, missionary, author and activist. He has spoken out against 'gender ideology,' abortion and the LGBTQ+ community, and his religious and political views have grabbed the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. Feucht had been originally scheduled to perform at the York Redoubt National Historic Site near Halifax. Parks Canada issued a statement late Tuesday saying it received advice from police before revoking the permit. In response to Parks Canada's decision, Feucht posted a video on his Facebook page saying he was the victim of intolerance. 'This is the classic playbook of the media, of the anti-Christian bigots out there that hate Christians,' he said. 'This is the same, exact place where people gathered for a Pride event last week. But now they're not so tolerant when peaceful Christians come together.' The show was moved to a site in Shubenacadie, a rural community about 60 kilometres northeast of Halifax. Feucht said hundreds of people showed up. The event didn't sit well with some protesters, who also attended the event. 'I couldn't stay home when this message of not loving everyone when we have certain people that we judge from our community and that's not fair,' said Joan Wood. 'I feel it's important to share the message of God and the love that he has had for people like myself,' said attendee Karen Clarke. CTV News made a number of attempts to speak with concert organizers but were told that would not be happening. Other Maritime shows cancelled Shows were also booked at Riverfront Park in Moncton, N.B., and Confederation Landing in Charlottetown Thursday. The City of Moncton said it revoked Feucht's Thursday evening booking after it was found to be non-compliant with its code of conduct in city facilities. 'In addition, due to evolving safety and security considerations, including confirmation of planned protests, the City has determined that the event poses potential risks to the safety and security of community members, event attendees, and organizers,' reads a Wednesday evening statement from the city. The City of Charlottetown confirmed it had also consulted police before telling Feucht his concert was cancelled due to 'evolving public safety and security concerns.' Before city officials revoked Feucht's concert permit, they issued a statement saying it was aware of concerns raised about the event, but they said there were legal restrictions on limiting access to public spaces. Feucht said the P.E.I. show will now take place in North Wiltshire in post on social media. Quebec shows also cancelled Quebec City officials have cancelled Feucht's performance at the ExpoCité venue on Friday. The National Capital Commission has also cancelled Feucht's upcoming show in Gatineau, Que. The singer also has a performance scheduled in Vaughan, Ont., on Sunday as well as five stops in Western Canada next month. With files from The Canadian Press and CTV Atlantic's Bruce Frisko.
CTV News
23-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Shubenacadie, N.S., museum offers visitors trip to early 1900s
Built in 1896, the Tinsmith Museum in Shubenacadie, N.S. hasn't changed since it opened its doors. Madison Carpenter says someone could visit the Tinsmith Museum in Shubenacadie, N.S., 100 times and still find something new. 'It really is like stepping back in time,' said Carpenter, who is a tour guide for the museum. The shop, which was built in 1896, served as the family home for Watson and Jeanetta Smith. It expanded in the 1900s and 1920s, offering customers guns, ammunition, bicycles, sporting goods and more. One of their children, Harry Smith, learned from his father and took over the trade side of the business. Harry, who was born in the Tinsmith home, lived there until his death in 2002. The museum opened to the public in 2003, letting people see how the family worked in the early 1900s. 'You can see how everything would have operated in the tin shop,' Carpenter said. 'People can see how innovative the family was.' Carpenter said the museum has accumulated items from around the area, putting them on display for visitors. 'It's almost become a catch-all for Shubenacadie history,' she said. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day until Aug. 23. Tinsmith The Tinsmith Museum is located in Shubenacadie, N.S. (Source: Facebook/Shubenacadie Tinsmith Museum and Craft Shop) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CBC
02-07-2025
- CBC
N.S. Mountie facing another sexual assault charge
Nova Scotia's police oversight agency says an RCMP officer facing a series of sexual assault charges has again been charged with the same offence. The Serious Incident Response Team says it learned in March of an allegation against 40-year-old RCMP Const. William McNutt. The independent body says the allegation involves an incident in January 2023 described by a woman known to the officer. McNutt was charged with sexual assault on Monday and is expected to appear in provincial court in Shubenacadie, N.S., on Thursday. On June 23, the watchdog said McNutt was charged with sexual assault involving a woman who alleged she had been sexually assaulted by a Nova Scotia Mountie in May 2024. The RCMP said it suspended McNutt without pay in January 2024 over separate allegations that resulted in three other charges of sexual assault and other related charges that were laid in July 2024.
