Halifax police say a man in his 20s is dead after a Saturday morning shooting in the city.

Police said they were called to the 1600 block of Hollis Street at 3:49 a.m. AT.

The victim was taken to hospital, but later died.

Investigators are on scene and traffic is being rerouted for drivers and pedestrians.

Pedestrians look on as police remain on the scene of a fatal shooting in Halifax on Saturday morning.

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Police are asking anyone with information or video from the area to call 902-490-5020.

Why a 400-year relationship between Mi'kmaq and Catholic Church is under pressure

Some Mi'kmaq have turned away from the Roman Catholic Church over the discovery of unmarked graves at residential schools, but others have maintained their faith.

Membertou Heritage Park general manager Jeff Ward says the apology is a good first step, but it has to be followed by concrete actions, such as apologizing on Indigenous territory.

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Membertou Heritage Park general manager Jeff Ward says it was easy for the Mi'kmaq to ally with Catholics in the 1600s because they both recognized the cross as a spiritual symbol.

Once-taboo game of waltes enjoyed by new generation thanks to Eskasoni woman

In the past, only elders counted points in the Mi'kmaw game of waltes. But now an Eskasoni, N.S., woman is teaching all the rules to a new generation.

Madeline (Sugar) Poulette is shown with the traditional game of waltes at her home in Eskasoni First Nation. Poulette has been playing waltes since she was only four years old. 

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Madeline (Sugar) Poulette is shown with the traditional game of waltes, pronounced WALT'-iss, at her home on the Eskasoni First Nation. Poulette has been playing waltes since she was 4.

New pet owners say cats from Halifax-area rescue fell sick soon after adoption

Some pet owners in Nova Scotia who adopted cats from the Bahamas through a Halifax-area animal rescue organization say their new felines soon developed serious health issues, problems that have led to expensive veterinarian bills and even death.

Two kittens adopted by Sarrah Putwa from South Paw Conservation

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These two kittens adopted by Sarrah Putwa from South Paw Conservation of Upper Tantallon, N.S., were later diagnosed with feline leukemia.

Cape Breton man found not guilty in hit-and-run death of girl, 10

Colin Tweedie was found not guilty nearly three years after the death of Talia Forrest on Black Rock Road in the rural community of Big Bras d'Or.

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Talia Forrest, 10, died in July 2019 after being struck by a vehicle while she was riding her bicycle on Black Rock Road in the rural community of Big Bras d'Or, N.S.

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Land fast-tracked for residential builds in HRM could add more than 22,000 units

Nova Scotia Housing Minister John Lohr has taken over responsibility for approving 9 major housing developments that he has designed as 'special planning areas' in the Halifax Regional Municipality. He's hoping with more homes, prices will stabilize.

Some workers say they are worried by a UCP proposal allowing employers to pay out banked overtime at regular pay rate instead of time and a half. 

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The 9 designated areas in the Halifax Regional Municipality could create as many as 22,600 new residential units, according to a provincial news release.

Police have closed a section of Sackville Street to traffic.

Man in his 20s is dead after shooting in Halifax

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