Gareth Hampshire

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Gareth Hampshire began his career with CBC News in 1998. He has worked as a reporter in Edmonton and is now based in Halifax.

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N.S. Liberals call for emergency meeting on Nova Scotia Power ransomware attack

Liberals are calling for a deeper investigation and an emergency meeting with the utility's executives because of the scope and seriousness of the incident.

North-end Halifax community garden sprouts up in new location

"It's totally turned around from two years ago when we were very sad about losing our garden but now it's looking really good," says chair of the community group.

N.S. abuse victims reveal lifelong trauma from father's sexual violence

Three siblings whose father sexually abused them for years gave emotional accounts Friday in a Pictou, N.S., courtroom about how they're still dealing with the trauma of what they endured as children.

Halifax wine bar surrounded by scaffolding says building inspection is 'significant' step

The scaffolding was ordered as a safety measure by the municipality after a person was injured by falling debris in June 2023, but the owners of Obladee Wine Bar say the property owner hasn't made repairs or taken action, until now.

Province offers reward up to $150,000 in Africville shooting case

The Nova Scotia government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 to try to find those responsible for the shooting at the Africville reunion last summer in Halifax.

N.S. man abused by father brings message of hope to sexual violence march

Doug Robertson was keynote speaker at a weekend march to end sexual violence organized by the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre.

'Eyesore' scaffolding in place since 2023 hurting business at Halifax wine bar, says co-owner

The scaffolding was set up nearly two years ago after the municipality ordered the property owner to fix the building's crumbling facade, but Obladee wine bar says the owner hasn't started repairs.

Historic Black community in N.S. plans restoration of cemetery

Residents of the African Nova Scotian community of Beechville are planning work to revitalize the local cemetery after being awarded a grant from the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Former Africville residents still fighting more than 50 years after community was razed

Former residents of the historic Black community of Africville are stepping up their calls for compensation as a court action against the city of Halifax is about to enter its 30th year.

Pictou County man pleads guilty to historical sexual abuse against his 3 children

A Pictou County, N.S., man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his three children in a case that dates back decades. Douglas Guthro Sr. admitted to his crimes in Nova Scotia Supreme Court at a hearing Wednesday in Pictou.