There is a special weather statement in effect for Pictou County. Significant ice pellets and freezing rain are possible Tuesday overnight.

Forecast predicts wintry precipitation will likely affect parts of Nova Scotia Tuesday night into wednesday. While it is too soon to provide specific details, the potential exists for significant amounts of both ice pellets and freezing rain. Even small amounts of freezing rain on untreated surfaces can make travel difficult. Utility outages may occur.  

 

 Federal New Democratic Party members have chosen Avi Lewis as their new leader for the party. .

He won just over 56 percent of the vote at a convention in Winnipeg.

Lewis now takes over a party with just seven seats in the House of Commons and no official status.

He’s promising major changes, but already facing criticism over his stance on energy and the economy.

 

A Nova Scotia company is facing a fine over misleading labels.

Oxford Frozen Foods has been fined $10,000 for labelling blueberries as Canadian when they weren’t.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it’s part of a broader crackdown, with five companies fined a total of $47,000 since last year for inaccurate origin claims.

It comes as more Canadians are trying to buy local — and regulators say shoppers deserve labels they can trust.

 

Policing services in Trenton will transition on April 1st.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police will assume responsibility from New Glasgow Regional Police.

Emergency services remain unchanged, with residents continuing to call 911.

For non-emergency matters, residents should contact New Glasgow Police until March 31st, and the RCMP beginning April 1st.

Officials advise residents to use the appropriate contact numbers during the transition period.

 

Bill Riley, the first African Nova Scotian to play in the NHL, has died at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer.

Born in Amherst, Riley played with the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, becoming the third Black player in NHL history.

After his playing career, he coached and mentored young athletes across the Maritimes, leaving a lasting impact both on and off the ice.

Riley was inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame in 1998. 

 

The Juno Awards were held last night in Hamilton Ontario, and multiple Canadian Music legends are going home with awards. 

Joni Mitchell was honoured with the Juno Lifetime achievement award, Nelly Furtado was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and Mi’kmaq fiddler from Cape Breton Morgan Toney was honoured with Traditional Roots Album of the year for his record heal the divide.