(NB-Sexual-Assault)
Police in Saint John, New Brunswick have charged a man with the sexual assault of 15 different people at a seniors care facility over the last year.
Saint John Police first warned the public about the investigation in January and say they arrested a 69-year-old man yesterday.
They said in January they believe the incidents were isolated to one address.
The man has been released on conditions and is scheduled back in court in May.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Budget-Protest)
Hundreds of protesters converged on the Nova Scotia legislature yesterday to oppose the provincial government’s natural resources policies and cuts to cultural programs.
The First Nations-led protest in Halifax brought together Mi’kmaq leaders, environmental activists and arts groups who are opposing 130-million dollars in government grant cuts in last week’s deficit budget.
Speakers said Premier Tim Houston’s government is ignoring its treaty obligations and some called for his resignation.
Houston wasn’t there for the protest, as he was attending a mining conference in Ontario.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Armed-Robbery)
R-C-M-P have charged two men in connection to an armed robbery in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia.
Police say a man entered a restaurant on February 16th, placed a weapon on the counter and demanded money before getting into a vehicle in a nearby lot.
Police say they searched a hotel in Windsor, Nova Scotia over the weekend, seizing items related to the robbery and arresting two people.
A man and a youth are facing multiple charges including robbery with a firearm, wearing a disguise with intent and possession of a weapon.
(The Canadian Press)
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(PEI-Premier-Priorities)
P-E-I Premier Rob Lantz says energy security, land management and health care are among his priorities as his new cabinet gets to work.
The premier issued a mandate letter to his cabinet yesterday outlining his focus areas.
Affordability is also a key issue for the government.
Lantz won the Progressive Conservative leadership, and automatically became the province’s premier, last month.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NL-Disabilities)
Newfoundland and Labrador’s government says it plans to introduce a bill that will create an advocate for people with disabilities.
The Progressive Conservatives brought forward a similar bill while in opposition.
Disability advocates say they were surprised by the news, but welcome it.
(CBC News)
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(NS-School-Arrest)
Police in Halifax say they’ve arrested a junior high student after they allegedly attacked another student with a pair of scissors.
Police say they were called to St. Agnes Junior High, near the Halifax Shopping Centre, around noon yesterday.
The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
(CBC News)
(Atlantic Update by The Canadian Press)
