NEW GLASGOW POLICE RESPOND TO MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION
Emergency crews responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of East River Road and Atlantic Drive at suppertime last night. Both vehicles, a Chevy Impala and a Chevrolet Trax suffered extensive damage and had to be towed from the scene.
At around 2:00pm Wednesday afternoon, Trenton Fire Department, with help from Abercrombie, Little Harbour and Pictou Landing Fire Departments, responded to a structure fire at E and R Langille Contracting on Little Harbour Road. Luckily, there are no injuries to report, but he building suffered extensive damage. So far, officials say it looks like an accidental fire.
GAS PRICES DOWN IN NB
Gas prices in New Brunswick are down by just over a penny per litre this morning. Diesel prices across the border are up by 2-tenths of a cent. Nova Scotia prices will be re-set at midnight.
WESTVILLE BY-ELECTION HAS 2 NAMES ON THE BALLOT
There are 2 names on the ballot for Westville’s vacant council seat. Former Pictou East MLA Clarrie MacKinnon and Betty Jean Sutherland both filed their nomination papers in time for this week’s deadline. The seat became available when seven-year councillor Lennie White vacated it to run for mayor. White got acclaimed and will be sworn in later this month. The by-election for his former council seat takes place Dec. 14th.
A fight among three boys at the high school in Antigonish brought out RCMP late yesterday morning. Police say two teenagers, ages 14 and 17 ended up being arrested after another boy sustained minor injuries. The charges include assault, and the pair are ordered to refrain from any contact with the alleged victim. The case goes to Antigonish provincial court on February 5th.
DAVE GUNNING SCORES 4 FOLK MUSIC AWARD NOMINATIONS
Local singer/songwriter Dave Gunning from Lyons Brook got some exciting news this week. He found out he scored four nominations for the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Halifax based artists Jenn Grant, Ben Caplan and Lennie Gallant each received three nominations, while Chester’s Old Man Luedecke and Perth-Andover, N.B. native Matt Andersen are up for two trophies at the 15th edition of the awards. The CFMAs will take place April 3-4 in Charlottetown at the P.E.I. Convention Centre.
LOCAL STUDENTS TO TAKE PART IN MOCK MEETING
Students from Mrs. Horton’s Grade 4 class at GR Saunders have been chosen to fill political shoes this morning. They’re standing in for Stellarton Town councillors during a mock meeting of Town Council today, which will be live-streamed at 9:45 this morning here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCWFHU-tFjqzVi9rFycEigxg It’s all part of celebrations to mark Municipal Awareness Week.
South Shore – St. Margarets MP Bernadette Jordan will be Canada’s new fisheries minister, which is seen as a major promotion for a Nova Scotian M-P, while Newfoundland’s Seamus O’Regan will take over the high-profile natural resources post as part of yesterday’s cabinet shuffe. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled the inner circle during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. P.E.I. MP Lawrence MacAulay stays on as minister of veterans affairs and associate minister of national defence, and Dominic LeBlanc remain president of the privy council. New Brunswick MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor, who served as Canada’s health minister, has been removed from cabinet and will serve as deputy government whip, a role that will have increased importance in a minority government.
The province is hoping a modern ride-sharing program will help ease the struggle of people who have problems finding suitable transportation in the rural counties on the mainland and in Cape Breton. Decision makers have issued a request for information for what they’re labelling”Rural Ride Share Field Tests.” Energy Minister Derek Mombourquette says he’s even open to the idea of Uber or Lyft moving into rural parts of the province. The aim is to set it up for mid-sized rural areas with populations between 15,000 to 40,000 people.” The locations have yet to be decided. Mombourquette says the province has $250,000 to help pay for three separate rural ride share pilot projects. The idea comes on the heels of this fall’s news that the towns of New Glasgow and Stellarton are getting a fixed bus route. The service will start next April as a three-year pilot project to carry passengers in a loop through the towns from seven main destinations. (With files from CBC)
LOCAL SPORTS
The Weeks Crushers will be defending home ice against the top team in the division. They hit the ice at 7:00 PM against the South Shore Lumberjacks at the Wellness Centre. Any minor hockey player wearing their jersey tonight gets in for free.
NHL:
The Sens beat the Canadiens in OT 2-1.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Mike Babcock. Babcock was behind the bench for 351 games with the Leafs.
NBA:
The Toronto Raptors stay perfect at home with a 113-97 win over Orlando.
The Canadians defeated the Bruins 2-1 in Leo Fahey Twilight ladies hockey action played this week at the Westville Miners Sports Center.
Registration is now open for the Johnny Miles New Year’s Eve Resolution Fun Run. It’s goes Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 6:30 PM (NEW START TIME)
Where – Glasgow Square Theatre, 155 Glasgow Street, NS B2H 5E1
This year’s 5-k fun run is a a Non-Timed, and is a Free Event for all ages. A perfect way for your family to kick off a New Year! (You can find out more on facebook and raceroster.com)
Entry Fee – FREE and you can enjoy New Year’s Eve
Glow Sticks
Hot Chocolate & Snacks
plus a Non-Alcoholic Refreshment To Toast The New Year
Horse & Wagon Rides, Bouncy Castle, Bonfires, Marshmallow Roast, Indoor Colouring Station For The Kids & More…
Fireworks At 7:30 PM
And the event is Pet Friendly and Stroller Friendly
