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Halifax basketball club faces vandalism as it struggles for acceptance
Naofall (Ming) Folahan left West Africa, became a basketball star in the U.S. and founded a basketball academy in his adopted hometown of Halifax. But he says not everyone is celebrating.
N.S. justice minister not in conflict in shooting inquiry, says commissioner
Nova Scotia’s conflicts commissioner says Justice Minister Mark Furey is not in a conflict of interest for his involvement in the public inquiry into April's shooting and arson rampage that left 22 people dead.
NSCC to shift many fall courses online because of COVID-19
The Nova Scotia Community College is moving many of its courses online beginning in the fall, though some trades courses will be offered in person with masks and other protective equipment as a likely part of the new COVID-19 reality.
Demonstrators rally in downtown Halifax against racism, police brutality
Peaceful demonstrators clogged a downtown Halifax street on Monday evening, chanting “I can’t breathe” and “no justice, no peace” to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man who died during a police takedown in Minneapolis.
Bedford's Nate Darling declares for NBA draft, retains college eligibility
Nova Scotia's Nate Darling, one of the top shooters and scorers in U.S. college basketball, announced Tuesday that he will enter the 2020 NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility.
Car smashes through front of BMO branch in Halifax
A car smashed through the front of a BMO branch in west-end Halifax on Friday evening, leaving extensive damage but apparently causing no injuries.
CAF members begin 14-day isolation in Halifax prior to COVID-19 mission
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, mostly Royal Canadian Navy members, have begun 14 days in isolation at a Halifax hotel.
The world's oceans could recover from human threat by 2050, says new study
Marine life ravaged by years of fishing activity, nuclear tests and chemical pollution could see a "substantial recovery" by 2050 if world governments invest billions a year in restoration, according to a study released Wednesday.
Nova Scotia's Lindell Wigginton delays NBA dream, returns to Iowa State
Dartmouth, N.S., native Lindell Wigginton, one of the top guards in college basketball, announced Wednesday that he's withdrawing from consideration for the 2018 NBA draft and will return to Iowa State next season.
Lightning top Hurricanes on the road to win 4th NBLC title in 7 years
The London Lightning won their fourth National Basketball League of Canada title in seven years with a 109-101 victory over the Halifax Hurricanes on Friday.