Davelle Desmond is seen in a family photo. The 26-year-old's death on Aug. 6 has been ruled a homicide. (Kevin Desmond)

Police lay charges in homicide of Davelle Rodney Vance Desmond

Police have laid charges in the homicide of Davelle Rodney Vance Desmond that occurred earlier this month in Halifax.

On August 6 at approximately 9:40 p.m., police received a report of a disturbance that had occurred on the Halifax waterfront in the area of the 1500 block of Lower Water Street. Officers located an unresponsive man on the boardwalk. The victim was transported to hospital where he later died.

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Halifax police release use of force policy, three years after request from oversight board [VIDEO]

Two years after a confrontation with protesters ended with angry shoving, pepper spray and almost two dozen arrests, Halifax Regional Police finally released its policy on use of force.

It comes as an external review by a Toronto law firm is underway into police action during a protest on Spring Garden Road in August 2021, when hundreds of people tried to stop police and city workers from removing shelters used by homeless people.

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Awareness Walk for Devon Marsman (Oct. 7, 2023) — missing since Feb. 2022

On October 7th, Devon’s 18th birthday, his family will be hosting a march at the basketball courts on the corner of Romans and Federal Avenue. PLEASE join them from 12 noon to 2pm to celebrate Devon and continue the fight for justice and to find him. THEY NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Let’s make some noise for Devon on his birthday and show Halifax how much we care about this young man and his family.

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2023 ANSMA Awards (Oct. 5, 6pm)

The African Nova Scotian Music Association is excited to the bring back the Annual ANSMA Awards on Thursday, October 5th at the Light House Art Centre presented by TD. This will be a night of celebration, music, networking and good vibes. We will be presenting awards to artists, musicians and industry professionals that have made a significant impact in the Nova Scotian music industry and beyond, in addition to highlighting music trailblazers from the province.

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Corey Wright, Denise Smith (PPS), Robert Wright (ANSJI), Karen Dudson (PPS), Kate MacDonald

Open Letter – Anti-Black Racism at Public Prosecution Service (July 2023)

“The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute has serious concerns about systemic racism at the Public Prosecution Service.  Our recent correspondence with government officials and PPS leadership have not left us with great confidence that our concerns are being heard and addressed.  We are releasing the most recent correspondence to the public to initiate broader discussions on this problem to better educate all Nova Scotians about these concerns. “

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