Stabbing Near Kentville

RCMP in Kings County have arrested a 17-year-old male after a stabbing in Lakeville, near Kentville. RCMP say they were called to the Lakeville area shortly before 10am on Saturday morning. Police say a 30-year-old man had been stabbed multiple times. The victim was taken to hospital where he’s listed in stable condition. A 17-year-old male was arrested without incident outside a Lakeville residence. RCMP say charges are pending and the incident is still under investigation.

Halifax Police Investigating Two Cases of Food Tampering

A pair of dangerous eating incidents were reported to police in Halifax on Saturday. Police say a 9-year-old girl was eating a leftover halloween candy at residence on Oak Street in Dartmouth around 7pm when she discovered a sewing needle inside a chocolate bar. About a half-hour later police received a report of man on Kennedy Drive in Dartmouth who chewed on a thumb tack in a bowl of cereal he was eating. There were no injuries resulting from either incident but Halifax Police say they are investigating.