In closing arguments Wednesday at the trial of a former Halifax medical student accused of first-degree murder, the Crown argued that William Sandeson carried out a plan to kill fellow student Tyler Samson during a drug deal in 2015 so he could sell the victim’s marijuana.

The Crown said Sandeson wanted to clear a 78-thousand-dollar debt load as he was starting medical school.

But the defense said it made no sense for Sandeson to risk throwing away a promising career for nine kilograms of drugs when he was earning good money from his own drug dealing.

Sandeson testified during the trial that he killed Samson in self-defence, when the victim lunged at him during an argument over payment.

 

 

Nova Scotia says it’s joining seven other provinces in taking action to reduce the potential for companies to be used for money laundering, tax evasion and other crimes such as terrorism financing.

The provincial government says changes taking effect on April 1st will require more transparency about who owns or controls a company and benefits from the income it generates.

It says law enforcement agencies and tax authorities will be able to access that information in investigations into crimes like international tax evasion and money laundering.

 

 

A young Nova Scotia hockey player is expected in Halifax provincial court at a later date after being charged with assault with a weapon.

Halifax police say the player swung a hockey stick at an opponent and injured him after a game.

The two had been in a fight during the game last Saturday.

The incident occurred at the H-R-M 4-pad facility.

 

 

Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics are offering drop-in vaccines this week in all zones, including, in the Northern Zone:

Truro Library (ages 5+)

754 Prince St., Truro

Thursday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Offering eligible doses by age range

Flu vaccine will also be available

 

 

Mi’kmaq moccasins, a jacket, a pipe and a broach are being repatriated to the Millbrook First Nation next month from a museum in Australia.

The regalia believed to have been crafted by a Mi’kmaq artist in the 1800s had been kept at a museum in Melbourne for more than 130 years.

The manager of the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre near Truro will travel to Australia to bring the items home.

Heather Stevens says the regalia will be displayed prominently at the cultural centre so it’s the first thing people see when they walk in.