A 73-year-old man was found dead after a house fire in Shubenacadie.

On New years eve at around 7:15am RCMP responded to a report of a house fire on highway 215 in Shubenacadie. 

Two occupants of the home, a 57-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man exited the house without injuries. The 73-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The fire is not deemed to be suspicious. 

RCMP are continuing to investigate with assistance from the Medical Examiner and Fire Marshall. 

  

 

RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted on a province wide arrest warrant. 

30-year-old Damon Rees of Sackville is facing charges of 

• Aggravated assault
• Assault by choking
• Breach of probation

Rees is described as 5 foot 7, 165 pounds, with dark hair and brown eyes. 

Police have made several attempts to locate Rees, and are asking for assistance from the public.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Damon Rees is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police at 902-490-5020. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, or submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app. 

 

In sports, 

An upset in the World Juniors for Canada on New Year’s Eve as the United States defeated Canada 4-1. 

They face Czechia tonight in the quarterfinals at 8:30 Atlantic time.