The search continued overnight for two missing children in Pictou County.  6-year old Lily Sullivan and 4-year old Jack Sullivan were last seen Friday morning at their home on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station.  Multiple police and other agencies have been conducting a search of the area near their home, including a wooded area, since Friday.  The search has included police dog services, drones and a helicopter from the Department of Natural Resources.  Officials say that 100 to 140 ground searchers have been deployed during the day, while some 60 to 75 are used at night.  The public is being asked to stay away from the area as trained searchers conduct their work.

 

 

In Washington today, Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet face-to-face with U-S President Donald Trump.  The meeting comes in the middle of Trump’s tariffs and his claims that Canada should become a U-S state.  Trump repeated his annexation claims during an interview on N-B-C’s “Meet The Press” which aired over the weekend.  Carney has said he expects “difficult, but constructive” conversations with Trump and his administration.

 

 

Nova Scotia is spending 1.6 million dollars over three years to help rural entrepreneurs and startups grow their business.  Growth and Development Minister Colton LeBlanc says the province will be providing what he calls “stable core funding” to Ignite Atlantic.  Ignite Atlantic offers rural entrepreneur mentorship, accelerator programs and access to research and technology.  LeBlanc says the investment is important because rural businesses face unique challenges when trying to innovate, diversify and grow business.

 

 

This is Emergency Preparedness Week, and this year’s theme is, “Be Prepared. Know your Risks.” Whether it’s understanding the likelihood of severe weather, planning for power outages or having an emergency kit on hand, preparation can make all the difference in an emergency. Officials say that across Canada, each region faces its own unique set of hazards, from wildfires and floods to hailstorms and earthquakes — and knowing what risks may occur in your region and how to respond is the key to keeping yourself and your loved ones safe.

 

 

The New Glasgow 150th Anniversary Celebrations are being launched on tonight at 6 p.m. along the New Glasgow riverfront. The Town will also host a flag raising ceremony at 12 p.m., where a custom flag, designed specifically for New Glasgow’s 150th anniversary will be raised.

The launch will begin with the official unveiling of a legacy art piece that honours the river that runs through the Town, recognizing its Mi’kmaq name and honouring the Pictou Landing First Nation community.

The 150 launch will also reflect the African Nova Scotian history of New Glasgow, its strong Scottish roots and long-standing multicultural heritages.  There will also be a concert inside Glasgow Square Theatre from approximately 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.