A Nova Scotia man accused of killing a couple in their Hants County home more than 22 years ago will face a new trial after the Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday refused to hear a Crown appeal.

Leslie Greenwood has twice been convicted of first-degree murder in the September 2000 deaths of Barry Kirk Mersereau and Nancy Paula Christensen, and twice the convictions were thrown out on appeal.

In the most recent ruling in July, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal set aside the convictions and ordered a new trial.

Murder convictions overturned for alleged Hells Angels hit man

Nearly 22 years after Kirk Mersereau and Nancy Christensen were murdered in their Nova Scotia home, the man accused of killing them is facing the prospect of a third trial on two charges of first-degree murder.

A handcuffed man is shown with two sherrif's deputies.

Leslie Greenwood is escorted through the courthouse in Kentville, N.S., on Jan. 9, 2018. He is on trial for first-degree murder in the deaths of Barry Kirk Mersereau and Nancy Paula Christensen.

Leslie Greenwood

Leslie Greenwood is escorted through the courthouse in Kentville, N.S., on Jan. 9, 2018. 

The Nova Scotia Crown had sought to overturn the latest decision, but the high court refused to hear the case. As is standard, the judges did not provide reasons.

Nova Scotia prosecutors say a pretrial conference in Supreme Court in Halifax is scheduled for March 16, which will focus on disclosure of evidence for the upcoming trial.

Trial dates are to be set in Supreme Court in Kentville after preliminary matters are resolved.

N.S. government support for development led by former PC candidate raises questions, says critic

Questions are being raised about the provincial government's decision to fast-track a development led by a former Tory candidate John Wesley Chisholm.

A man in a black and red checked shirt stands in front of a wall of TV posters

John Wesley Chisholm speaks with CBC in his Halifax office on Feb.16, 2023. He says the planned development for Musquodoboit Harbour is a 'public service.'

John Wesley Chisholm

On Thursday, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr said he didn't know John Wesley Chisholm, a former candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, was involved with a seniors' housing project in Musquodoboit Harbour.

 John Lohr

What the jury in William Sandeson's second murder trial never heard

With jurors cut off from outside contact as they deliberate whether William Sandeson is guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Taylor Samson, here’s the evidence they did not hear in court.

A man is seen carrying a bag in a hallway.

This still from surveillance video shows William Sandeson in the hallway outside of his apartment.

William Sandeson

N.S. brothers going head-to-head to honour Colored Hockey League

John Paris Jr. and Percy Paris will be coaching opposing teams during a commemorative game Saturday, to mark the 128th anniversary of the Colored Hockey League.

Historic Black hockey players pose for a photo together.

An image of players from the Halifax Eurekas of the Coloured Hockey League, dated 1906.

Coloured Hockey League

An image of players from the Halifax Eurekas of the Colored Hockey League, dated 1906.

Province raises alarm over some of CBRM's financial practices

Nova Scotia Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr is expressing concern over Cape Breton Regional Municipality's debt and tax collections, among other things, but Mayor Amanda McDougall says they are under control.

A man in a dark blue suit, light blue shirt and dark blue tie sits in front of a Nova Scotia flag.

Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr says he is "particularly alarmed" at three financial indicators for Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

John Lohr

One Nova Scotia athlete will compete in two events at the Canada Winter Games

Cross-country skier Paige Neklia, 15, is among the first wave of athletes leaving to compete in week one of the national competition in P.E.I.

Paige Neklia will compete for Nova Scotia in biathlon and cross country skiing at the Canada Winter Games. 

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Paige Neklia will compete for Nova Scotia in biathlon and cross-country skiing at the Canada Winter Games. 

Leslie Greenwood is escorted through the courthouse in Kentville, N.S., on Jan. 9, 2018.

Supreme Court clears way for 3rd trial in killings of N.S. couple in 2000

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