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Pictou County teacher allegedly sexually assaulted student

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A teacher at a Pictou County school is facing a long list of charges after police say several students were assaulted.

RCMP began investigating after they got a call on Sept. 10 about an alleged assault at Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated School in Riverton, according to a news release.

Police then discovered other alleged victims from this school year.

A 53-year-old Bible Hill man is now facing 10 charges, including assault, choking, sexual assault, sexual interference, as well as administering a noxious thing.

The school board removed his access to the school and students after the initial report.

RCMP say there may be additional victims, and police want people to know they are committed to investigating with “a supportive and trauma-informed approach.”

“You and your loved ones will be heard, supported, and treated with respect,” wrote Cst. Daniel Ronaghan with the Pictou County District RCMP.

“We want you to know that you can reach out to discuss the right process, pace, and resources.”

Supports for victims are available both through RCMP Victim Services and the Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education.

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Inmate assault at Atlantic Institution

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An inmate has been assaulted at Atlantic Institution in Renous.

A release from Correctional Service Canada said the incident happened Sunday at the federal penitentiary.

The victim was assessed by staff and taken to hospital for treatment.

They have since been brought back to the prison.

Blackville RCMP and prison staff are investigating the incident.

CSC said the attackers have been identified and appropriate actions have been taken.

No other injuries were reported.

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Inmate assaulted at Atlantic Institution

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An inmate was assaulted over the weekend at a New Brunswick penitentiary.

In a statement released Wednesday, Correctional Service Canada said the incident happened at Atlantic Institution in Renous on Sept. 4.

CSC said staff at the prison evaluated the inmate before they were taken to hospital for treatment.

The Blackville detachment of the RCMP is assisting the prison in an investigation of the incident.

CSC said the alleged attacker has been identified, and appropriate actions have been taken.

No staff members or other inmates were injured during the incident.

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Ontario man charged after threatening campers with dog and firearms

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An Ontario man has been charged with seven offenses, including assault, careless use of a firearm and possession of a restricted firearm after an incident at a campground in Melbourne this weekend.

According to an RCMP press release the man will be charged with:

  • Assault
  • Uttering threats
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a restricted firearm/Prohibited weapon with ammunition
  • Unsafe storage of firearms

Police responded to a call on Aug. 14 saying that a man was threatening individuals at a campground on Comeaus Hill Road. Officers later learned the man was allegedly telling campers he had firearms, and was threatening to release his dog to attack bystanders.

Once police got to the scene, they observed guns inside the man’s trailer, and he proceeded to barricade himself inside.

RCMP officers evacuated the area as a security precaution. 

RCMP say at approximately 12:45 a.m., the man left his trailer and was arrested safely. Officers seized three loaded shotguns and one loaded rifle.

Police say the investigation is still ongoing, and that the man is scheduled to appear in Yarmouth Provincial court on Aug. 17.

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Hockey Canada upholds four suspensions on 2018 World Junior team

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Hockey Canada says five players from the 2018 World Junior Hockey Team have been accused of breaching the Hockey Canada code of conduct.

The organization made the announcement Wednesday, saying they completed their appeal process into the case and have accepted the recommendations.

Alex Formenton, Cal Foote, Carter Hart, Dillon Dubé and Michael McLeod were charged with sexual assault during an alleged incident in June 2018 in London, Ontario.

The high-profile case ended with all five being acquitted of the charges in July 2025.

The appeal board has recommended one player be reinstated immediately, and that the other four have staggered suspensions and reinstatement dates.

  • Alex Formenton: reinstated immediately
  • Cal Foote: suspended until November 10, 2026
  • Carter Hart: suspended until November 10, 2027
  • Dillon Dubé: suspended until November 10, 2028
  • Michael McLeod: suspended until November 10, 2030

Any suspended player will be ineligible to represent Canada internationally or participate in any Hockey Canada-sanctioned programs.

Hockey Canada said that the independent process “did not conclude that any other player on the 2018 National Junior Team breached Hockey Canada’s code of conduct,” and that those players are eligible for consideration to participate in Hockey Canada-sanctioned events.

Despite that, any player who wishes to play on a national team will still be subject to Hockey Canada’s new, enhanced screening process. That process includes a third-party review of the 2018 findings regarding the World Junior team.

The National Hockey League (NHL) reinstated all five players as of Dec. 1, but currently, only Hart plays in the league.

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Assault at Renous prison sends inmate to hospital

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An inmate at the federal prison in Renous was taken to hospital after an assault inside the facility.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) said the incident happened on Aug. 4, and staff evaluated the inmate before transporting the person to an outside hospital for treatment.

CSC reported that the inmate has since returned to the maximum‑security prison.

The Blackville detachment of the RCMP and the institution are investigating the assault, according to CSC.

The agency added that the person responsible has been identified and that actions have been taken. No staff members or other inmates were hurt.

CSC will review the circumstances of the incident as part of its efforts to prevent similar cases in the future.

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RCMP seek public’s help to identify Moncton assault suspect

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The Codiac Regional RCMP is asking for the public’s help to identify a man linked to an aggravated assault in Moncton.

Police said the assault happened around 2:45 a.m. on May 5 outside a business on Main Street.

Mounties reported that the victim suffered a broken nose, and the suspect left the area before officers arrived.

Investigators explained that the man they are trying to identify has a slim build, black hair that falls just above his shoulders, and a tattoo on his right shoulder.

Police have released surveillance photos in hopes someone may recognize him.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Codiac Regional RCMP at 506‑857‑2400.

Police said tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477), the P3 Mobile App, or through Secure Web Tips.

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Saint John police seek witnesses in north-end assault

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The Saint John Police Force is seeking help from the public after an assault in the city’s north end left a man in critical condition.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone with photographs or video of the incident at the time it occurred.

According to a press release, officers said the assault happened on the area of Wright Street on July 19.

Police responded to the incident at around 2:47 p.m. and upon arrival found a 42-year-old man who had sustained serious injuries.

The man was transported to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

The Major Crime Unit and Forensic Services were called to investigate the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.

However, at this point, investigators believe the assault to be an isolated incident.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Saint John police at 506-648-3333. Anonymous tips can be submitted by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477.

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Two charged with attempted murder after stabbing, shooting in Paq’tnkek First Nation

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Two people are charged with attempted murder after an assault, a stabbing, and a shooting in Paq’tnkek First Nation near Antigonish.

It was on Thursday, July 23, at around 4 p.m. when RCMP officers responded to a report of a fight on Petow Loop Exit. When they arrived, investigators found that a 38-year-old woman armed with a knife had attacked a 50-year-old woman who was walking along the road.

The woman who was walking was able to get ahold of the knife and stabbed her attacker, but she was then hit with what officers say was a “blunt object” by a different woman.

A short time later, RCMP says they believe a man, 38, shot the woman who was originally attacked.

The woman who was stabbed and the woman who was shot were both taken to hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 38-year-old woman and 38-year-old man, were charged with attempted murder, and a 40-year-old woman was charged with assault.

Officers are asking anyone with information or videos of the incident to reach out as the investigation is ongoing.

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Yarmouth man faces charges after serious assault on a youth

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A 25-year-old man is facing charges and a youth is in life-threatening condition after an assault on a Yarmouth trail.

RCMP say the man approached two youths on a trail near Clements Ave. on Sunday, July 19 around 4:30 p.m.

What started as a verbal confrontation, escalated into a physical assault on one of the youths who was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The man from Yarmouth was arrested and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

While in custody, he assaulted police officers.

Charges against him include aggravated assault, uttering threats against a person, mischief under $5,000 and four counts of assaulting a peace officer.

Another 19-year-old man was also acting belligerent on the trail and was arrested and charged with failing to comply with a release order.

Yarmouth Town RCMP is leading the investigation that’s ongoing with support from both Yarmouth Rural RCMP and RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

You can contact RCMP if you have any information.

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