New Glasgow Regional Police are investigating a building and streets that were the target of significant vandalism.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages and vandalism was focused on a building on Oak Street and Streets on Maple and Albion in Trenton.

The vandalism took place sometime between July 17 to July 19.

Vandals used spray red and orange paint to damage a building and several areas of pavement.

 Police are also asking the public to check camera footage, dash cams, photos and other video devices that may help investigators in solving this crime.

 Constable Ken Macdonaldpolice says police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any unusual or suspicious activity Any information provided may be crucial in helping solve this investigation.

 If you have any information about this incident, please contact New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941.

Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.

 

The provincial government has asked the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal to rule on whether Ottawa has the sole responsibility to maintain the Chignecto Isthmus.

Earlier this week, both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick reluctantly agreed to apply for federal funds to shore up the land link through a cost-sharing program designed to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Premiers Tim Houston and Blaine Higgs want Ottawa to pay for the entire cost of protecting the Chignecto Isthmus, which is more vulnerable to storms and flooding due to climate change.

The project to improve and strengthen the dike system is estimated to cost $400 million.

The Federal Government is prepared to cover up to half the cost, but New Brunswick has received an estimate that suggests costs could increase to $650 million.

 

Be advised that there are going to be some street closures this weekend for Race on the River- Pictou County Dragon Boat Festival.

From today at 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. tomorrow:

– South Lane on the George Street Bridge to Riverside Parkway

– Riverside Parkway from George Street to MacLean Street

– Dalhousie Street from Riverside Parkway to TD Bank.

– and the Glasgow Square Parking Lot will all be closed 

 

Premier Tim Houston will officially open the newly twinned section of Highway 104 in Pictou County today at 1pm

The ceremony will take place on this new section, near French River at the 104 on ramp towards New Glasgow.

There, workers will provide instructions for rest of the route, which is an 11-kilometre round trip. Please allow for extra travel time.