Wednesday was National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Nova Scotians gathered to honour residential school survivors, their families, and those who never returned home. The Minister of L’nu Affairs Leah Martin says residential schools tried to erase Mi’kmaw identity and language but it endures today. October is also Mi’kmaw History Month and the minister says she is encouraging Nova Scotians to learn from Mi’kmaw voices, support Mi’kmaw artists and attend community events.
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Northstar Shelter and Support Services is calling on the Province to provide a clear explanation regarding a series of government communications concerning one individual accessing the New Glasgow emergency shelter. Northstar says that includes an alleged verbal direction from Opportunities and Social Development that the individual be removed from the shelter. Northstar is also seeking clarification about the timing of those communications in relation to the Province’s subsequent decision to end funding for Northstar’s existing emergency shelter model following a 90-day transition period as government moves toward a different mix of shelter, transitional housing and supportive housing services in the region. Northstar says it is not alleging that the two matters are connected — it is asking the Province to disclose the facts necessary to determine whether they were.
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The 45-year old man reported missing and last seen on September 26 in Central West River, Pictou County, has been located safe.
The RCMP thanks the public for assisting through social media shares and offering tips.
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Nova Scotians can apply today for the province’s heating assistance rebate program. The program provides families with a combined annual income of 45-thousand dollars or less and single-person households earning 30-thousand dollars or less with 400 dollars towards their heating bills. Nova Scotians can apply for the rebate online or in person at Access Nova Scotia centres and M-L-A offices. Residents are encouraged to include a previous heating bill with their application.
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In sports,
In Maritime Junior Hockey league action, the Crushers lost 5-2 to the Valley Wildcats. The Orange Jersey Day event with the Crushers is tonight as they face the Wildcats again. Singer-songwriter Emma Stevens will perform at 6:00 p.m. Emma is from Eskasoni First Nation, and her music celebrates Mi’kmaq language, culture and identity.
The pre-game ceremony and remarks will begin at 6:40 p.m., followed by the game at 7:00 p.m.
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New Glasgow’s Kori Cheverie is taking the helm of Canada’s national women’s hockey team. Cheverie is currently the coach of the Montreal Victoire in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. She has been named the national women’s head coach for the 2026-27 season. An assistant coach with the national team since 2021, Cheverie will be taking over the role from Nova Scotian Troy Ryan, who stepped down after his contract expired in May.
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