Man Seriously Injured in Bedford Highway Crash

One man was seriously injured after single vehicle crash on the Bedford Highway on Saturday morning. Halifax police say the man’s vehicle lost control near Flamingo Drive and struck a pole around 8:30am. The driver was taken to hospital. Police say they are still investigating the crash but say they do expect charges will be laid.

Five Sailors in Transatlantic Race Rescued

Crews from three boats taking part in a transatlantic race from England to Rhode Island were rescued on Saturday. Five sailboats in all were damaged by a storm on Friday but two were able to recover. The Canadian response included two planes from 14 Wing Greenwood, a Canadian Coast Guard vessel, Royal Canadian Navy vessels and a cormorant helicopter. The crew of one boat in distress was picked up by the Queen Mary 2 cruise Ship en route to Halifax. Five people in all had to be rescued from their ailing vessels.