Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia

Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia - 2025-10-09

Good evening, these are your top stories for Wednesday, October 08, 2025.
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Cadaver dogs' search for Lilly and Jack Sullivan didn't find human remains

October 8 , 2025 at 10:23:43 a.m. ADT • :

Nova Scotia RCMP say cadaver dogs did not locate human remains in the search for Lilly and Jack Sullivan, who have been missing for five months. The mysterious nature of the case, fuelled by a lack of answers, has garnered international attention.

Trial of former Halifax Alehouse bouncer underway

October 8 , 2025 at 06:02:23 p.m. ADT • :

Alexander Levy is charged with manslaughter in the 2022 death of Ryan Sawyer. Richard Cuthbertson has the story. This story contains video footage that shows disturbing moments.

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Tensions rise over potential golf course in West Mabou

October 8 , 2025 at 04:58:38 p.m. ADT • :

Anger with the Nova Scotia government is growing as Cabot Golf tees up another bid for a possible development at West Mabou Beach Provincial Park. The land is protected by law and has previously been deemed out of bounds for such proposals. Kyle Moore has the story.

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Drought conditions persist in Yarmouth County

October 8 , 2025 at 07:04:49 p.m. ADT • :

As wells run dry, some residents are turning to the Town of Yarmouth for help. But Mayor Pam Mood says there is only so much she can do. Watch her interview with Tom Murphy.

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Halifax decides to restrict infilling for Dartmouth Cove

October 8 , 2025 at 02:46:16 p.m. ADT • :

Halifax has decided to restrict infilling in Dartmouth Cove, following years of public and political debate and a lengthy public hearing with passionate calls from residents to preserve a "crown jewel" of the waterfront.