GAS PRICES UP THIS WEEK
There’s been a bump at the pumps in Nova Scotia this week. The new price is up 3.8 c/L to $1.211/L in Pictou County. Diesel is up 2.2 c/L to $1.16.
STRUCTURE FIRE IN TRENTON THURSDAY (Photos by Brian Cameron)
Firefighters were busy in Trenton early yesterday afternoon with a structure fire at Grandview Trailer Park. Trenton, along with help from the Pictou Landing and Abercrombie Fire Departments got the call just before 1pm. The home suffered damages, but firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze despite extreme temperatures at the time. Firefighters were treated at the scene for heat related issues. The owner was not in the home at the time of the fire.
(Photo by Brian Cameron)
The Pictou Fire Department took the opportunity to work with its Mutual aid partners last night to practice and asses water shuttling capabilities for firefighting with extremely low water levels within the town’s water system this summer.
There’s a Water Conservation Order in Pictou to address current shortages within the Town’s water distribution system. The order gives the Town the ability to ensure conservation measures are observed and enforced where necessary.
According to the town’s press release: https://www.facebook.com/townofpictou/photos/a.645083132208444/2578528815530523/?type=3&theater public’s works employees and contractors have identified and repaired a number of leaks, but it appears a new leak has materialized. Users will be experiencing lower than usual pressure and volume. Residents and Water Utility Customers are asked for their cooperation, until further notice, by only using water when necessary.
DOG SAVED FROM HOT VEHICLE IN TRURO
Truro Police Service responded to a call regarding a dog left in a vehicle at the Truro Mall parking lot yesterday. When officers arrived they observed the dog was panting heavily and appeared to be in distress. Officers broke the rear window of the car, got the dog out and provided it with water right away. Officers waited for approximately 20 minutes before the owner returned to her vehicle. The temperature at the time was 32 with the humidex, and of course this would be much warmer inside the vehicle as the windows were only open a crack. When the owner of the vehicle returned, she was charged and given a Summary Offence Ticket for violating the Animal Protection Act. Police are appealing to all pet owners to please ensure you leave your pets at home where they are comfortable and not left alone in a vehicle.
JUBILEE WEEKEND IS HERE!
Jubilee weekend has arrived and there are a few updates for motorists from the town of New Glasgow: The Town of New Glasgow advises the traveling public that there will be several upcoming road closures to accommodate preparations and events associated with The Riverfront Jubilee. • The Glasgow Square Theatre Parking lot will be closed as of 6:00am on Thursday, August 1 until 6:00am Tuesday, August 6. • The Goodman Parking lot will be closed as of 6:00am Thursday, August 1 and will remain closed until early morning Monday, August 5. • Riverside Parkway and Dalhousie Street, from the corner of Provost Street and George Street to Riverside Parkway, will be closed from 6:00am Friday, August 2 until 6:00am Monday, August 5, but there will be access to MacLean Street from Glasgow Street for all three days. • Traffic will also be reduced to two lanes on the George Street Bridge, starting Friday, August 2 at 6:00am until Monday, August 5 at 6:00am. • Local access will be permitted to the Riverfront Marina until 5:00pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. • NO Overnight RV Parking is permitted in the free parking lot located in front of New Glasgow Farmers Market. The Town of New Glasgow and the Riverfront Jubilee Board of Directors thank members of the community for their understanding and support of this signature Nova Scotia event.
MP SEAN FRASER MAKES ENERGY ANNOUNCEMENT IN CAPE BRETON
A new agreement between Nova Scotia and Ottawa will see more renewable energy added to the province’s power grid to help the federal government meet its targets. The agreement, signed yesterday, means the two governments will collaborate on the acquisition of renewable electricity to power federally-owned facilities in Nova Scotia. Central Nova MP Sean Fraser was in Dominion, Cape Breton to help make the announcement, saying every federally-owned facility in Nova Scotia will be powered with 100% renewable energy by 2025 through the new Atlantic Clean Energy (ACE) Initiative.
Stellarton Police have taken to social media this week to remind residents to lock their vehicles during overnight hours. There have been numerous reports recently of vehicles be rummaged through within the town. Anyone with information contact Stellarton Police or Crime Stoppers.
The average Canadian family spent more than 44 per cent of its income on taxes in 2018, more than housing, food and clothing costs combined. The results are from a new study released this week by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian think-tank. The report says families spent 44.2 per cent of its income on taxes compared to 36.3 per cent on basic necessities. The total tax bill includes visible and hidden taxes paid to the federal, provincial and local governments, including income, payroll, sales, property, carbon, health, fuel, alcohol taxes and more. To put it in perspective, the tax bill of the average Canadian family has increased by a whopping 2,200 per cent since 1961.
Support for people effected by Alzheimer’s or dementia in the local area
Dominic Boyd wants to connect with people affected by dementia. As an outreach and education coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, he wants people to know that there is help available to them and they are not alone. This fall, the Alzheimer Society will be offering a six-week Family Caregiver Education Series every Thursday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Pharmacy First on Foord Street, Stellarton. There is no fee, but registration is required. The series starts October 24. Anyone wanting to register for the Family Caregiver Education Series or learn more about the support group as well as services offered by the Alzheimer Society can contact Boyd at 902.876-7683 or email dominic.boyd@asns.ca The Alzheimer Society also has a toll-free information help line at 1-800-611-6345.
Baseball:
The Blue Jays picked up another big win last night, they scored 4 in the 6th to upend the Orioles 11-2.
CFL:
Week 7 kicked off last night in the CFL, The Toronto Argo’s upset the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-27.
The Roughriders took down the Ti-Cats 24-19.
