GAS PRICES BACK UP IN PRICE AFTER WEEKS OF DROPS
Fuel prices in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick went up overnight. Gas prices are higher in the local area by 3 cents a litre. And diesel is up by 3.7 cents this morning, putting your best price for regular self-serve gas at 92.8 cents, and diesel at 91.6 cents per litre in the Pictou County, North-Central Colchester, Antigonish and Guysborough County pricing zone.
PHARMACY TECHNICIANS TO DELIVER VACCINES AS DEMAND RISES IN NOVA SCOTIA
Nova Scotia is leading the country when it comes to being able to deliver flu shots and the possible new COVID-19 shots that people are hoping they’ll be able to get next year. That’s because Pharmacy technicians in this province are now able to administer injections offered in each of the 310 pharmacies province-wide. The pharmacy “team approach” adds 250 people to the roster of people trained to deliver vaccines, and comes during a year when demand for flu shots is sky-high, with flu and COVID systems being very similar.
NO NEW NOVA SCOTIA COVID CASES FOR FIRST TIME IN TWO WEEKS
The latest provincial numbers are in on COVID-19 and no new cases have turned up in the daily public health update. It’s the first time that’s happened in a couple of weeks There are 19 active cases in Nova Scotia as a result. Dr. Robert Strang told us earlier this week that he’s watching the situation closely, and will contemplate stricter rules province-wide if needed.
The McNeil government has identified six locations to host sites designated to receive long-term care residents who contract COVID-19. Health Minister Leo Glavine told reporters Thursday following a cabinet meeting that units will be based in Antigonish, Kentville, Sydney, Truro, Yarmouth and Halifax/Dartmouth. Details on exactly which buildings will be used are still to come. (NS Gov’t Photo)
DELOREY VISITS OUR STUDIOS TO TALK ABOUT TEACHERS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Liberal Leadership Contender Randy Delorey says comments from the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union that that it’s looking for a good relationship with whoever becomes Nova Scotia’s new premier are just fine with him. Delorey tells our newsroom that he plans to be premier for all Nova Scotians and he’s already reaching out to union members. Delorey is running against former McNeil cabinet ministers Labi Kousoulis and Iain Rankin. The vote to replace Premier McNeil is scheduled for February 6th. Kousoulis and Rankin spent yesterday catering to Halifax housing advocates, promising to limit rent increases to between 4 and 10 per cent per year province-wide. (Contributed Photo)
POLICE CHARGE PUGWASH DOCTOR WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT
RCMP have charged a Pugwash doctor following a sexual assault investigation. 63-year-old Tim Fashoranti of Pugwash has been charged with Sexual Assault. He was arrested on Tuesday of this week without incident and was later released from custody on conditions. He is scheduled to appear in Amherst Provincial Court on January 11th. The consensus from police investigators feel is that due to the fact that Fashoranti is a doctor in the Pugwash area, there could be additional victims. People are being asked to contact Cumberland RCMP if they have any concerns, at 902-667-3859. (RCMP Photo)
NEW GLASGOW REGIONAL POLICE H-Q TO BECOME SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY SITE
Nova Scotia will soon see more sites to register sex offenders, including one here in New Glasgow. Starting Dec. 9th, all RCMP detachments in the province will be able to register convicted offenders. That’ll mean 39 more registration sites for a total of 58 province-wide. That includes three municipal agencies. They are New Glasgow Regional Police, Halifax Regional Police and the Regional Police Centre in Cape Breton. (File Photos)
PREMIER WEIGHS IN ON JAILING OF ALLEGED ABUSE VICTIM
Premier McNeil says throwing a woman alleging domestic violence by her partner into jail is “completely unacceptable”. He says it’s a sign that the justice system needs to be more compassionate and understanding on that issue. 45-year-old Serrece Winter of Dartmouth was jailed a year ago when she failed to appear in court to testify against her ex-partner, who was charged with assaulting her. The Premier says it shows the lack of understanding by so many people of the terror of such a terrible crime. Winter says that on the day of her arrest, she had been at home drinking beer to find the courage to testify, and had passed out. The man who was her partner had been facing 14 charges, including choking, assault causing bodily harm and unlawful confinement. Those charges were dropped last Friday, but a peace bond was issued ordering him to stay away from Winter and not contact her for a full year. He’s now facing another five domestic violence charges. Winter suffers from post-traumatic stress and other mental health issues. (Story with files from CBC, File Photo)
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