Devon Cory Butler, 25, has been charged with&nbsp;second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 56-year-old woman, according to a news release from New Glasgow Regional Police on Saturday.

The woman's body was discovered at her home on Nelson Street in New Glasgow on Friday after police responded to a call.

25-year-old man in custody after death of woman in New Glasgow

Police say the investigation is in its early stages, but there is no risk to the public.

The torso of a police officer wearing a vest that says police. A police car for new Glasgow is in the background.

In the small towns of New Glasgow and Trenton, mental health crisis calls nearly doubled in 2020 — the highest increase for any municipal police department in Nova Scotia.  

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Butler was taken into custody following the discovery of the body.

New Glasgow Regional Police Const. Ken Macdonald told CBC News on Friday that the two people knew each other.

Butler&nbsp;is to appear in a provincial court on Monday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-752-1941. Anonymous tips can be&nbsp;called into Crime Stoppers at&nbsp;1-800-222-8477.

Nova Scotia reports 87 in designated COVID-19 hospital units Saturday

Nova Scotia reported 87 people in designated COVID-19 hospital units and 16 in intensive care because of the virus on Saturday.

A pharmacist draws a dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine

Wild winter storm causes road closures and disruptions across N.S. Saturday

A powerful winter storm, bringing high winds and heavy snow, is moving across Nova Scotia Saturday, causing poor road conditions and hundreds of power outages.

Halifax storm

A plow clears snow Saturday afternoon on Robie Street in Halifax.

How to prepare for a winter storm in the Maritimes

If you plan to be stranded in your home for three days and nights when a winter storm hits and you'll never be disappointed.

Nova Scotians can expect to do a lot more shovelling. Environment Canada predicts 20 to 30 centimetres will fall by Wednesday night.

BLIZZARD shovelling 

A good winter storm survival kit should keep you safe through the winter weather. 

Investors make a fifth of home purchases in Halifax, where real estate prices continue to soar

New research from the Bank of Canada shows investors account for about one-fifth of home purchases in Halifax, providing insight into a housing market that has recently seen prices soar.

A sign outside an Ottawa home indicates that it has sold for over the asking price in March 2021. According to the Ottawa Real Estate Board, the average price of a house in Ottawa in February, 2021 was $717,914, up 27% over February, 2020.

housing real estate over asking price market

A sign outside an Ottawa home indicates that it has sold for over the asking price in March 2021. Ottawa has seen the largest jump in real estate investor activity in recent years of any major Canadian city. Halifax is not far behind, in second place.

National Black Canadians Summit coming to Halifax in July

The Michaëlle Jean Foundation will host the third edition of the National Black Canadians Summit in Halifax from July 29-31.

A large group of people wearing purple shirts that read "connecting the dots"

Connecting the Dots group

The Connecting The Dots group is shown at the National Black Canadians Summit in 2019. Black communities and allies from across Canada will gather in Halifax this summer for the third version of the summit.

New Glasgow police discovered the woman's body in her home on Friday morning after responding to a call. 

Man, 25, charged with second-degree murder in relation to New Glasgow death

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