A woman struck by a vehicle in Sydney Mines on Friday has died and the driver responsible is being charged with second degree murder. A 28-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck in a hit and run on Oxford Avenue in Sydney Mines early Friday morning. The victim was airlifted to Halifax but later died from her injuries. 36-year-old Kimberly Ann O’Dea of Sydney Mines was arrested a short time later. O’Dea is facing charges of second degree murder and criminal negligence causing death. She will appear in court on Monday. Police say the victim and O’Dea were known to each other.
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Irving Shipyard Gives Public Look at Arctic Patrol Ship
The public got its first look at the future of Canada’s Navy at the Irving Shipyard in Halifax on Saturday. The shipyard held an open house where visitors were able to catch a glimpse of the HMCS Harry Dewolfe, currently under construction. The arctic patrol ship, built in three mage blacks, is being pieced together over the summer. The HMCS Harry Dewolfe, the first of six arctic patrol ships with a combined cost of 2.3 billion-dollars, is expected to be launched sometime in 2018.