Nova Scotia RCMP say&nbsp;a suspect is in custody after a suspicious death in East Walton, N.S.

Police said on social media that officers responded to a home along Highway 215 Monday night after someone died earlier in the evening.

They have not provided any information on the victim or who they've arrested, but say&nbsp;they are not looking for any other suspects and there is no&nbsp;threat to the public.

In an update overnight, RCMP say that Highway 215 is closed&nbsp;near a residence where officers are investigating.

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Newborns being directed to mobile clinics amid doctor shortage

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A parent holds a newborn at the mobile clinic on Mumford Road Saturday. 

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A parent holds a newborn at the mobile clinic on Mumford Road on Saturday. 

Police found bullet lodged in window of Sandeson's apartment, murder trial hears

One of the first police officers to do an extensive search of William Sandeson’s Halifax apartment has testified about finding cash with apparent blood stains, and a bullet lodged in a window frame.

William Sandeson is escorted into his preliminary hearing at provincial court in Halifax

William Sandeson is escorted into his preliminary hearing at provincial court in Halifax on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Sandeson is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Taylor Samson, a fellow Dalhousie University student.

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William Sandeson is escorted into court in Halifax on February 11, 2016 in this file photo. 

Women's hockey advocate calls for equity policy at Cape Breton rinks to share ice time

Christina Lamey says a similar policy implemented in Halifax a decade ago has helped female hockey grow exponentially.

A woman smiles as she stands on the ice in a an arena

Christina Lamey is president of the Cape Breton Blizzard Female Hockey Association.

Christina Lamey, president Cape Breton Blizzard

N.S. business aims to get more young people of colour outside to enjoy nature

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Low section view of three people during hiking excursion in woods, walking in a queue along a path. 

Different Rooute wants to get more more young people of colour interested in experiencing nature and the outdoors.

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RCMP have not provided any information on the victim or suspect, but say there is not threat to the public.

Suspect arrested after suspicious death in East Walton, RCMP say

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