The Capital District Health Authority is closing its three H1N1 flu assessment centres until further notice.

Tyler Sampson was attempting to come to the aid of his injured friend, Adam Eisenhauer, when he was stabbed at least 30 times, a Halifax courtroom heard yesterday.

Emotions ran high as family and friends of two murder victims watched Michael Joseph Mitchelmore be sentenced yesterday to life in prison with no eligibility of parole for 13 years.

Two men were arrested in relation to thefts from vehicles early yesterday morning in Halifax.

The last time Mary-Allis Campbell tried to cross the MacDonald Bridge, it cost her $280.

OTTAWA - Stephane Dion has reaffirmed his unwavering support for Michael Ignatieff, despite his wife's dim view of the man who replaced her husband as Liberal leader.

NEW YORK - It won't be just the balloons, marching bands and floats on display in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The laws of physics will also be on parade.

NAIROBI, Kenya - The bullet hit mother and son as they walked through Somalia's capital. She felt a sharp pain in her palm. Then she saw her 8-year-old: The bullet tore through his cheekbones, nose and mouth. Blood gushed down to his waist.

MONTREAL - Premier Jean Charest said the Parti Quebecois has become more radical after opening the door to imposing language restrictions from pre-kindergarten to college.

Sarah Palin brought her book-signing tour to North Carolina's Fort Bragg on Monday as thousands greeted the former Republican vice-presidential candidate in a campaign-like gathering that tested military rules involving politicians.