CP NewsAlert: Nova Scotia child attacked by three dogs has died, school officials say

By Canadian Press on January 6, 2026.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia school officials say a Grade 8 student attacked by three large dogs on Monday has died.

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education says the loss of the Shelburne Regional High School student will be felt widely and that supports are in place at the school.

RCMP said on Monday that three “large-breed” dogs had attacked a youth in southern Nova Scotia.

More coming.

The Canadian Press