Halifax mother dies after newborn found dead in woods; two charged in Canada
A 23-year-old woman died in a Halifax hospital days after her newborn was discovered dead in the woods during an urgent police search over the weekend. Halifax police have charged two people in connection with the infant's death. The cause and manner of death for both mother and child remain under investigation. The case raises questions about maternal health support and child safety in Nova Scotia.
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- ✓A 23-year-old mother died in hospital following the discovery of her newborn in the woods. (Source: CBC News/Halifax police statement)
- ✓The newborn was found during an urgent police search over the weekend. (Source: CBC News)
- ✓Two people have been charged in connection with the newborn's death. (Source: Halifax police statement via CBC News)
- ✓The cause and manner of both deaths remain under investigation. (Source: Halifax police statement via CBC News)
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- May 29, 2026 at 11:43 AM PDT
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