There’s no change in gasoline prices in Nova Scotia, but diesel prices increased overnight by 2.4 cents per litre.

The minimum pump price for regular self-serve gas remains at 185.6 cents per litre locally.

The minimum pump price for diesel is now 204.5 cents per litre in the local area.

 

 

Meteghan RCMP is appealing to the public for information related to alleged historical sexual assaults at Université Sainte-Anne, and encouraging any survivors to contact them or their local police.

On Tuesday, the Meteghan RCMP became aware of information alleging more than 50 incidents of sexual assault at Université Sainte-Anne between 2015 and 2019.

The information was posted to a public website.

The Meteghan RCMP has conducted a review of all sexual assault investigations between 2015 and 2023, and found reports of four sexual assaults occurring at Université Sainte-Anne, which were investigated.

The Mounties say they are seeking the public’s help and encouraging any survivors to come forward.

 

 

A 47-year old woman from Pictou County was arrested in a recent drug bust in New Glasgow.

On August 29th, the New Glasgow Regional Police Major Crime Unit conducted a search at a home on Washington Street as part of a lengthy investigation.

During that search, police seized a quantity of Fentanyl and Crystal Methamphetamine and other drug related paraphernalia.

The woman has been charged with Possession for the purpose of trafficking.

She’s been released on an undertaking and will be appearing in Pictou Provincial Court on October 16th.

 

 

The provincial fisheries minister says he intends to increase the maximum fine to one million dollars for commercial buyers caught selling out-of-season lobster.

Steve Craig says he’s making the change following reports of “industrial-scale” fishing conducted outside of the federally regulated season in St. Marys Bay, near Digby.

The province is responsible for regulating the buying, selling and processing of sea products, and the current maximum fine for businesses and individuals buying and selling out of season is 100-thousand dollars.

Craig wasn’t specific when asked Thursday about when the change will be made or whether it will come through legislation or regulation.

 

 

As of Sunday, site screeners will no longer be stationed at entrances to Nova Scotia Health facilities.

Entry screening was introduced at Nova Scotia Health facilities and some outpatient blood collection sites early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pre-screening for respiratory viruses will now occur at the unit or clinic level with questions asked through appointment letters and phone calls.

Staff will also conduct assessments when interacting with patients.

Masking is no longer required upon entry to Nova Scotia Health facilities, in common areas, and most ambulatory/day surgery and clinic areas.

Patients will be required to put on a mask when entering a Nova Scotia Health facility if they exhibit COVID-19 symptoms.

 

 

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