Andrew Sampson

Andrew Sampson is a journalist with CBC in Halifax.

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Nova Scotia Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis

Halifax-Yarmouth Archbishop Brian Joseph Dunn says a larger-than-usual crowd attended a lunchtime mass at Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica on Monday to pay their respects to the Pope, who had been the leader of the Roman Catholic Church since 2013.

Her neighbour is feeding rats, and she doesn't know what to do

Residents of a community near Wolfville, N.S., who are dealing with a massive rat infestation say they're frustrated by the lack of action taken to get it under control. 

For the first time ever, there are no tolls on Halifax bridges. Why now?

It’s been one week since tolls were officially removed on the MacKay and Macdonald bridges between Halifax and Dartmouth, bringing to an end 70 years of paying to cross the harbour. But some Nova Scotians are questioning the timing. 

Remembering 'That Dutchman': N.S. cheesemaking legend was a fixture at Halifax market

Willem van den Hoek, 76, died last week after a long illness.

Demolition of Vintage Row buildings underway in downtown Halifax

The demolition of a colourful row of buildings that stood between Queen and Birmingham streets in Halifax has begun. 

Prime minister sets April date for byelection in Halifax riding

A byelection is scheduled for April 14 to determine a new member of Parliament for Halifax, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday. 

'A massive loss': Halifax justice community mourns death of young lawyer, activist

The sudden death of 32-year-old Harry Critchley, a lawyer and longtime advocate for prison justice, is being felt immensely by his colleagues, family, friends, and the people he fought for. 

Halifax stabbing shows need for more mental health resources, says advocate for homeless people

An advocate for homeless people in downtown Halifax says a case in which a young homeless woman with a history of mental illness allegedly stabbed a six-year-old boy underscores the need for more robust mental health supports in Nova Scotia.

'I really thought I was going to die there': Snowmobiler recalls dramatic Cape Breton rescue

Snowmobiler Dave Metcalfe had almost given up hope when help finally arrived Saturday.

Halifax police investigating suspicious Dartmouth death

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a suspicious death in Dartmouth following a shooting early Sunday.