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Good evening, these are your top stories for Wednesday, July 09, 2025.
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Mahone Bay examines sidewalk patio bylaw after 100-year-old woman falls and later dies

July 9 , 2025 at 12:41:29 p.m. ADT • :

The town council of Mahone Bay, N.S., is reviewing its sidewalk patio bylaw after Barbara Minard, a well-known local minister, fell outside a restaurant that had recently installed a patio and later died.

Halifax mayor says 'change is needed' at city hall, would welcome strong mayor powers

July 9 , 2025 at 07:50:19 p.m. ADT • :

The mayor of Halifax says strong mayor powers could improve the current system that is slowing progress on issues he was elected to tackle, but one political expert says he has yet to see a good argument for such a change

Former music teacher sentenced to 4 years for sex offences against student

July 9 , 2025 at 05:26:58 p.m. ADT • :

Nicole MacLeod, who taught at a school in Tatamagouche, N.S., was sentenced Wednesday in Nova Scotia Supreme Court, admitting she had sex with a 15-year-old who attended the school.

Family of Centreville woman killed in January speaks out against case delay

July 9 , 2025 at 06:08:04 p.m. ADT • :

The boyfriend of 22-year-old Paiyton Pick was charged in January with second-degree murder in her death. But Pick's family says delays in the court process and a lack of support are compounding their grief. Nicola Seguin has the story.

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Halifax has some of the highest child care costs in Canada, study finds

July 9 , 2025 at 05:33:16 p.m. ADT • :

Report from Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says Halifax has the sixth most expensive child care fees out of 35 major Canadian cities.

July 8 , 2025 at 03:42:44 p.m. ADT • :

What travellers can expect from Halifax airport's new facility

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July 8 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Bedford residents notice stench by boardwalk

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July 9 , 2025 at 05:14:09 p.m. ADT • :

Two charged after RCMP officer dragged by SUV, pinned against cruiser

July 9 , 2025 at 05:09:33 p.m. ADT • :

N.S. splits from non-profit operator of supportive housing sites in Halifax

July 9 , 2025 at 12:04:27 p.m. ADT • :

NSCC to contract out food services, laying off 27 employees

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