MACKAY PLEASED, BUT NOT SURPRISED BY TIMING OF BOAT HARBOUR $$
The man running in Central Nova for the Tories this fall says Sean Fraser announcing 100-million dollars in federal money for replacing Boat Harbour is just old-fashioned electioneering. But Roger MacKay says it’s still a good move for cleaning up Boat Harbour, and it’s something that had to take place. He says the federal Liberals putting that money in just ahead of the federal vote is what people have come to expect during campaigns. MacKay says running against Fraser and the Liberals has him inspired for the coming campaign. (leading into October’s election)
If you’re on facebook and you see what looks like information from New Glasgow Police about animal control complaints, it’s likely fake. Constable Ken MacDonald says it happened late last week, and police are re-confirming that kind of information is not associated with the New Glasgow Animal Control Office. MacDonald says his officers are still investigating the fake post, which has now been taken down.
Constable Ken says when police need to send out News Releases, they’ll do it through official channels. To file a police complaint regarding internet scams or any other fraudulent scams, please contact New Glasgow Regional Police at 902 752-1941. You can also contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501 to file a report.
LATEST ON QE II RE-BUILD
Three companies have been short listed to lead the public-private-partnership of the new Community Outpatient Centre in Bayers Lake, eventually making it easier for people from this part of the province to access services away from the downtown Halifax congestion. Bird Integrated Health Partners, Community Health Partners and EllisDon have qualified to bid on the design, build, finance and maintainenance of the new centre, which is part of the QEII New Generation project.
The federal government says it will spend $47 million to boost capacity at the Port of Halifax.
Transportation Minister Marc Garneau made the announcement on the waterfront yesterday, not far from the largest container terminal in Eastern Canada. The money comes from Ottawa’s National Trade Corridor Fund, which at first rejected the idea. But it appears this fall’s federal election has caused a change a heart.
PICTOU COUNTY SPORTS
NORTHUMBERLAND REGIONAL GIRLS TAKE RUGBY TITLE
Members of the Northumberland Regional High Girls Rugby team have a lot to celebrate after their first trip to the provincials in the 16 year history of the school. The Nighthawks finished the weekend Division 2 champions. Congratulations as well to the North Nova Girls Rugby Team who picked up silver over the weekend at the Provincial High School Rugby Tournament in Windsor.
Education Minister Zach Churchill brought a welcome message Friday to that event. He told players and fans that he was glad that they were at the rugby provincials this year and that he anticipates there being one next year. That after some back and forth with the Athletic Federation earlier this year.
Local students also had a great weekend at the provincial track and field championships at Acadia University in Wolfville. In that update from North Nova and Northumberland….Keighan DeCoff won provincial gold in shot put, Allie Sandluck picked up the provincial silver in the 3000m and the Intermediate Girls 4x400m won bronze! Keighan DeCoff also provincial gold in the Intermediate Girls discus. ***Cara MacDonald of New Glasgow Academy won three gold medals at the provincial Track and Field Championships, and set a record in one event. A big shout out to Jenna Reid of Pictou for coming first in Javelin at the provincials. FULL RESULTS ARE ON THIS LINK.
FULL LIST OF WINNING ATHELTES NSSAF
Kristen Ross of Northumberland Regional High School picked up bronze in Intermediate Girls 1500 metres and 800 metres. Eilidh Cameron from NRHS got the bronze in the Intermediate Girls 3000 metres. John-Luke Taylor from Northumberland took the bronze in Senior Boys 100 metres. Brett Claveau-Corbin from Northumberland gets the bronze in the Senior Boys high jump. And it’s a Silver medal for the Northumberland Senior Boys 4 x 400 relay team.
The NBA Final is tied at one win each.
Golden State Warriors 109
Toronto Raptors 104
Their next game is Wednesday night.
The Colorado Rockies completed a weekend sweep of the Blue Jays. The Jays take on the Yankees tonight.
Last night…Boston Red Sox 8 Yankees 5
