Preston Mulligan

Reporter

Preston Mulligan has been a reporter in the Maritimes for more than 20 years. Along with his reporting gig, he also hosts CBC Radio's Sunday phone-in show, Maritime Connection.

Latest from Preston Mulligan

Fate of man accused of killing battle rapper Pat Stay now in hands of a jury

Adam Drake, 34, is charged with second-degree murder in Pat Stay's stabbing death in September 2022.

Defence asks jury to disregard video evidence in trial of man accused of killing Pat Stay

Adam Drake's lawyer made his closing arguments on Monday. Drake is charged with second-degree murder in the September 2022 death of Dartmouth battle rapper Pat Stay.

N.S. boy, 6, who just joined Mensa started multiplying as a toddler

Elijah Kodzo Motey's parents say they started noticing clues of his intelligence early on. He showed an aptitude for math and spelling by the age of two — and even led his daycare's storytime.

Security guards at Truro hospital injured in bleach attack

The Truro Police Service has charged a 16-year-old boy after two security guards at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre were attacked with bleach on Tuesday.

Union troubled by layoffs at Halifax restorative justice office during contract talks

The six unionized workers, employed by the non-profit Community Justice Society, received the notices April 7 and were told to clear their caseloads within 90 days.

Central Nova candidates covering a lot of ground to reach voters in far-reaching riding

Conservatives like Brian Mulroney and Peter MacKay have a long history in the Central Nova riding, and Liberal incumbent Sean Fraser says he's taking nothing for granted.

In Halifax riding, NDP hopes to fend off Liberals, Conservatives to reclaim familiar seat

A trade war with the United States and questions over Canadian sovereignty have reshaped voting intentions dramatically over the past two months, according to pundits, and much of it at the expense of the NDP.

Advocate says too many Nova Scotians with disabilities still live in institutions

A new report shows that as of last month, there were 702 individuals with disabilities living in institutional care in the province.

Restaurants enjoying extra business during tax break, worry about looming end

Restaurateurs in the Halifax area say the two-month GST holiday that began last month appears to be working, but some are worried about the public's reception when it comes to an end.

First transitional health centre in N.S. prepares to welcome patients

The goal of the new West Bedford Transitional Health Centre is to focus on patients who aren't ready to go home, but no longer need the level of care that comes with an acute care bed.