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Publication Date: April 2, 2026 - 14:56

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Nova Scotia man, 74, killed his sick wife after they were evicted, court hears

April 2, 2026
Douglas Andrew Smith pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter in Nova Scotia Supreme Court on Wednesday and a sentencing hearing was set for July 3.


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