Nova Scotia

Walmart Employee Dies in Walk-in Oven; Police Rule Out Foul Play, Investigation Continues

Halifax Regional Police concluded their investigation into the death of 19-year-old Walmart employee Gursimran Kaur, finding no evidence of foul play. The investigation involved interviews, video review, and collaboration with the Nova Scotia Department of Labor and medical examiner. Police have shared their findings with Kaur’s family and stated this will be their final update on the case. The Nova Scotia Department of Labour is now leading a separate workplace investigation, and Walmart is removing the oven as part of a pre-planned remodel.

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Pre-Rolled Joints Allegedly Found in Halloween Candy Spark Controversy in Nova Scotia

Three trick-or-treaters from Halifax unexpectedly found unsafe items in their Halloween bags. Two of them received tins filled with pre-rolled cannabis joints while the other found a razor blade in his bag. The tins were sealed and were likely sold in Ontario while the latter potentially came from a home on Taranaki Drive. The police are calling on the public for leads and cautioning parents to double check their children’s bags. Violators could face legal repercussions under the Cannabis Control Act and criminal negligence.

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