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Nova Scotia teacher faces multiple sexual offense and assault charges

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Lau, R. (2026, September 24). Nova Scotia teacher faces multiple sexual offense and assault charges. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12071592/nova-scotia-teacher-sexual-assault-charges-pictou-county/

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Matthew Donahoe, a 53-year-old teacher from Bible Hill, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses including assault, sexual assault, administering a noxious substance, and other related charges following an incident at Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated School in Riverton, Nova Scotia. RCMP identified four counts of assault, two of assault by choking, one of assault with a weapon, one of sexual interference, and one of sexual assault. The investigation suggests there may be additional victims beyond those currently known. Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education has placed Donahoe on leave and is offering support to affected students while the RCMP advances their investigation.

Written by AI on 2026-09-24, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

Matthew Donahoe, a 53-year-old teacher at Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated School in Riverton, Nova Scotia, has been charged with multiple offenses including sexual assault and administering a noxious substance after an alleged incident on September 10, just five days into the new school year. The RCMP confirmed additional victims of similar assaults have been identified since then, though they did not specify the number or details about the victims' ages or genders. Donahoe faces charges such as sexual interference, assault with a weapon, and two counts of choking, among others. The Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education (CCRCE) has removed Donahoe’s access to students and is offering support to those affected. A law firm representing potential victims has filed a notice of an intended class action against the CCRCE regarding alleged abuse at the school from September 2025 until September 2026.

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Who wrote this

Rebecca Lau

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Topics

CCRCE Nova Scotia Pictou County Pictou County District RCMP RCMP

Subjects

RCMP ORG · 6× CCRCE ORG · 3× Donahoe ORG · 2× Pictou County GPE · 2× Pictou County District RCMP GPE · 2× Bible Hill GPE · 1× Matthew Donahoe PERSON · 1× Nova Scotia GPE · 1× Pictou Provincial Court ORG · 1× Riverton GPE · 1×

Narrative

In a statement, a spokesperson for Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education (CCRCE) said it is aware of Donahoe’s arrest and charges, and is currently offering support for students at the school.

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🔮 They also believe there may be additional victims.

2026-09-24 · Global News

Nova Scotia teacher faces multiple sexual offense and assault charges · mixed framing

Claims (14 extracted, 3 hedged)

A Nova Scotia teacher is facing charges of assault, sexual assault, and administering a noxious substance following an alleged incident at a pre-primary to Grade 8 school in Pictou County. asserted

teacher → face → County

RCMP said their officers have “identified other victims of similar assaults” that happened this school year, which began three weeks ago. asserted

which → say → assaults

They also believe there may be additional victims. uncertain

They → believe → ?

“On September 10, Pictou County District RCMP received a report that a teacher had assaulted a student at Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated School in Riverton,” RCMP said in a Thursday release. asserted

RCMP → receive → release

“On September 23, officers safely arrested Matthew Donahoe, 53, of Bible Hill.” asserted

officers → arrest → Hill

According to RCMP, Donahoe has been charged with four counts of assault, two counts of assault by choking, assault with a weapon, sexual assault, sexual interference, and administering a noxious thing. uncertain

Donahoe → accord → thing

He was scheduled to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on Thursday. asserted

He → schedule → Thursday

it → say → school

“These charges are deeply troubling, and I can assure you that CCRCE takes these matters very seriously,” CCRCE said in an e-mailed statement. asserted

CCRCE → assure → statement

“The school has notified families that the individual has been placed on leave as the RCMP continues its investigation.” asserted

RCMP → notify → investigation

RCMP said they believe there could be more victims, and investigators want them and their families to know that officers are “advancing this investigation with a supportive and trauma-informed approach.” uncertain

officers → say → approach

“You and your loved ones will be heard, supported, and treated with respect,” said Const. Daniel Ronaghan, Pictou County District RCMP General Investigation Section, in the release. asserted

Ronaghan → love → release

“We want you to know that you can reach out to discuss the right process, pace, and resources.” asserted

you → want → process

Anyone with information or questions can call Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333 or provide a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers. asserted

Anyone → call → Stoppers