Sandeson murder trial

The Crown gave their closing arguments to the jury in the William Sandeson murder trial yesterday.

Kim McOnie said Sandeson was motivated by money when he lured Taylor Samson to his apartment and shot him in the head.  McOnie also said  Samson’s DNA was recovered from a bullet, a gun, a duffel bag and other items seized from Sandeson’s apartment and his family’s farm near Truro.

NS cabinet

Premier Stephen McNeil will unveil his new cabinet tomorrow (Thursday).

Energy Minister Michel Samson and Community Services Minister Joanne Bernard lost their seats in the May 30th election, and Justice Minister Diana Whalen didn’t run again.