A 17-year-old male from Pictou Landing has been sent to hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle collision early yesterday morning on Pictou Landing Road. Pictou District RCMP say he struck a deer while driving his off-road dirtbike on the road, then left the roadway. Police responded around 4 am and the teen was taken to hospital in New Glasgow and was later transported to hospital in Halifax. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. An RCMP collision reconstructionist was called to assist in the investigation. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision. The investigation is ongoing.
PRICE DROP AT THE PUMPS
As predicted, gas has gone down this week. The price for regular self-serve sits at $1.173 down 5.3 c/L and diesel is down 1.9 c/L to $1.138.
RCMP were looking for three men Thursday after a road rage incident in the province that saw a woman punched in the face. Police say the confrontation started Wednesday evening after two people travelling on Highway 102 were passed by a black Volkswagen with three men inside. When traffic slowed, the two people caught up with the Volkswagen, only to have a beer can thrown at them before the vehicle sped off again. The two vehicles ended up on the same exit ramp. The Volkswagen blocked the way, and one of its passengers got out and opened the passenger door of the other car. A second man got out of the Volkswagen to join the altercation, and a woman from the second car was punched in the face before the assailants returned to the car and sped away. The two victims sustained minor injuries. (Canadian Press)
The Glasgow Square Parking lot is closed today, as site set up and preparations get underway for the annual Race on the River-Pictou County Dragon Boat Festival and the 20th Anniversary of Women Alike, AbreastARiver dragon boat team. The area will remain closed until Sunday at 5:00pm. Traffic will also be reduced to one lane-east bound on the George Street Bridge and will include the closure of Riverside Parkway from George St. to MacLean St., beginning at 6:00 this evening until Sunday at 4:00pm. The portion of Dalhousie Street from Town Hall to Riverside Parkway will also be closed to traffic during the event from Friday at 6:00pm until Sunday at 4:00pm. Access to the Riverfront Marina is available southbound, both Friday, Saturday and Sunday on a small portion of Riverside Parkway from the George Street Bridge. The Town of New Glasgow thanks members of the community for their understanding and support of this signature hometown event. FREE parking is also available in the parking located in front of the New Glasgow Farmers Market.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY HAPPENING TONIGHT IN NEW GLASGOW
You may remember the Town of New Glasgow had to cancel their Pre-Canada Day Fireworks at the end of June. Well, with the Dragon Boat festivities getting underway this evening, the Fireworks display will finally be happening! The Opening Ceremonies are set to begin at 6:45, followed by live music from the Unknownz, and the fireworks display will begin at dusk.
FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT IN PICTOU LANDING FIRST NATION
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser was in Pictou Landing First Nation yesterday to announce funding for Mi’kmaq language educators in the community to help train the next generation of community members in their own language. He announced the federal government would be contributing more than $70,000 toward this important program. He also visited the new school that is under construction where some of the language training will be made available. Fraser says preserving this important part of the community’s linguistic heritage is an important goal and he’s grateful to help with this small step toward reconciliation here at home.
Organizers of Chase the Ace in Trenton are anticipating big crowds this Sunday, as the jackpot could reach $300,000 with 6 cards remaining. The event which is now into its 47th week, will once again be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 and at the Trenton Rink, with doors opening at 1 pm. Ticket sales will begin at 1:30pm. Trenton Mayor Shannon MacInnis says the fundraiser means a great deal to the town, seeing the Fire Department and Legion flourish, he says “we’re extremely proud of the Chase the Ace Committee, of all the hard work put in by the Fire Department and Legion members, it’s paid off in a big way.”
FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NEW GLASGOW JUBILEE
With the New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee officially one week away, there was a funding announcement event held at Rotary Park last evening. MP Sean Fraser was in attendance to announce over $40,000 to help support local, regional and national artists and bands at this year’s event. The Jubilee board says they are thankful to Canada Heritage and Fraser for the support.
(Photo courtesy of Communications Nova Scotia)
Four wines received the 2019 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines at a ceremony at Government House yesterday. The award, established by former Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant in 2014, recognizes the exceptional quality of locally sourced and produced wines, and honours the dedication and craft of those in Nova Scotia’s wine industry. Among the award winning wines is a 2018 Tidal Bay from Jost Vineyards, located in Malagash, Cumberland County. Through blind tastings an independent panel of 11 experts chose the following wines as the best among the wines submitted:
2011 Blanc de Noir Extra Brut Reserve from Avondale Sky Winery, Newport Landing, Hants Co.
2011 Brut Réserve from Blomidon Estate Winery, Canning, Kings Co.
2018 Tidal Bay from Jost Vineyards, Malagash, Cumberland Co.
2018 Tidal Bay from Planters Ridge Winery, Port Williams, Kings Co.
SPORTS:
Softball:
Please be advised that the scheduled Softball NS Female U-16 Provincial Championship scheduled for the Dorrington Softball Complex in Stellarton this weekend has been cancelled by Softball NS
Hockey Canada.
3 Nova Scotian Players are heading to Hockey Canada’s World Junior Hockey Championship Development Camp This Week.
St Louis Draft Pick and River Denys local, Colten Ellis, Halifax’s Justin Barron and Vegas Golden Knights draft pick, Bedford born Peter DiLiberatore.
CFL:
Week 7 kicked off last night.
The Calgary Stampeders beat the Red Blacks 17-16.
The Edmonton Eskimos shut out the Argos 26-0.
