SPCA seizes dogs in Tantallon

The SPCA says one of seven dogs seized from behind an apartment building in Tantallon has died. The rest are recovering.

Four dogs were being kept in small kennels inside a van and three more were later found in similar conditions. The dogs were left to lie in their own urine and feces, and one had an untreated broken leg and will likely lose the limb.

The SPCA says it’s not the first time it’s dealt with this owner and charges may be pending.

Decision reserved in Pastor’s trial in Kentville

The judge has reserved his decision in the indecent assault trial of Pastor Brent Hawkes in Kentville.

In closing arguments, his lawyer Clayton Ruby called the evidence against the pastor weird and unreliable.

Crown lawyer Bob Morrison said weirdness does not necessarily diminish probability.

The judge will deliver his decision January 18th.