***All activities at the Pictou Fisheries Pool are cancelled this afternoon because of a mechanical problem.
FLAIR AIRLINES SAYS CHEAPER FLIGHTS COMING TO THE MARITIMES
Here’s a piece of good news, in what’s otherwise been a dismal pandemic year for the travel industry. Discount carrier Flair Airlines says it will start offering service to the Maritimes this spring and summer.
Flair, which bills itself as Canada’s only independent low-fare airline, announced flights will begin May 1st from Halifax and Saint John, and to and from Charlottetown on June 4th.
The Maritime flights are part of a broader expansion that includes eight new Canadian destinations.
Flair CEO Stephen Jones says “Canadians have been paying too much for too long, and we are changing that.” He also says “Providing affordable air travel within Canada is the first step in restarting travel and tourism.”
NEW GLASGOW POLICE LOOK FOR TWO CAR DRIVERS FOLLOWING JANUARY CRASH
New Glasgow Regional Police have posted two photos of small cars as they investigate a crash at the end of January on East River Road. It took place at the Shell Gas Bar and Needs Store around 11 o’clock on the night of Wednesday, January 27th. involving a Black Honda Civic. Police are looking for help identifying the driver of the Black 4 -door along with the driver of a white Honda Fit. Both photos are on our website and police are asking you to reach out if you can help.
The local police phone number is (902) 752-1941, or you can use the Crimestoppers system to remain anonymous, which is 1-800-222-TIPS or www.crimestoppers.ns.ca (NGRP Photos)
STELLARTON RECOGNIZES FIREFIGHTERS WITH SERVICE AWARDS
If you fight fires and save lives in the line of duty, it’s worthy of recognition. That’s what happened at Stellarton Town Council last night as they recognized a deserving group of firefighters for their years of service. 5-year service citations have been awarded to Robbie Brown and Austin Hayden. And Dave Prendiville along with Brett Ervin are being celebrated for 10 years of service. Trevor Kearley marks his 20 years as a Stellarton Firefighter and it’s 25 years for Lee Caldwell and 30 years for David Field. Topping them all, Charles MacLaren has reached his 50-year milestone – that brought along congratulation notices from MLA Pat Dunn, P-C Leader Tim Houston, as well as the Prime Minister.
DOWN TO THE WIRE FOR TRENTON RINK IN HOCKEYVILLE $$$ CONTEST
The Trenton Rink wants you to post your photos, reactions and stories on the Kraft-Hockeyville website, since they only have until February 14th for this round of Kraft Hockeyville. They’re hoping to win a quarter-million dollars in prize money, and the winning rink will also get to host an NHL exhibition game!!
To help them out, just log in to Kraft Hockeyville. Then, click on Find my arena. We’ve already done that part for you, below.
Writing a story about the rink nets them 10 points
Add up to 5 photos = 15 points
Do up to 15 reactions =15 points
And writing a quick note =1 point
If you need help please call (902) 752-2382 or drop by the Trenton rink office. (Hockeyville Image)
Outgoing Premier Stephen McNeil says our job as Nova Scotians is to outsmart the coronavirus. That’s why the COVID outbreak in Newfoundland means anyone returning from that province into Nova Scotia is now being mandated to quarantine for 14 days. That took effect this morning. ( at 8am Wed) Newfoundland announced 30 new coronavirus cases yesterday, with a large number of those from a St. John’s volleyball tournament, which is why Dr. Robert Strang says tournaments are banned here in Nova Scotia.
Dr. Robert Strang says there’s only one new COVID infection in Nova Scotia from his latest update, but it’s looking like community spread, since it’s a case in the Central Health Zone and is not somebody who has travelled.
Since Dec 15th, more than 18-thousand Nova Scotians have been given their doses of COVID 19 vaccine, with almost 2,000 more of the Pfizer vaccine coming this week, and four times that much coming into Nova Scotia next week.
Four vaccination clinics for health care workers are running this week in Halifax, Truro, Kentville and Yarmouth. In addition, 500 Nova Scotians over the age of 80 will be getting vaccination invitations to get their shots done at the I-W-K beginning February 22nd.
LT-GOVERNOR ARTHUR J. LEBLANC INVITES RANKIN TO FORM A GOVERNMENT
Incoming Premier Iain Rankin has been officially invited by the Lieutenant-Governor to form a government and says he’ll soon be naming his full cabinet. Rankin has also revealed his transition team to help him settle into the Premier’s office.
They are:
— Diana Whalen, who is the transition team chair, and a former Liberal MLA
— Don Bureaux, president and CEO of NSCC, lawyer David Cameron, retired deputy minister Frances Martin, Brandon Rolle, a managing lawyer with Nova Scotia Legal Aid and Dale Palmeter, who’s an ex-officio member of the incoming Premier’s team. (Canadian Press Photo)
FLAGGED BUS STOPS COMING TO PICTOU COUNTY’S NEW URBAN CORE SERVICE
The Towns of New Glasgow and Stellarton have added new details to their fixed route transit service being operated by CHAD transit.
The fare to board the bus will be $3. A day pass will be $7.50, allowing you to board and un-board as many times as you like in one day with a day pass. Monthly passes are $70 for people ages 14—64, and they’re $60 for Seniors (65+) along with students at Pictou County high schools and the NSCC. Children ages 6 -13 can get a monthly bus pass for just $40, while children under five ride free.
The fixed stops will be Aberdeen Business Centre, New Glasgow Library, North End Rec Centre, Westside Shopping Plaza, Highland Square Mall, Pictou County Wellness Centre, the NSCC, the corner of Foord Street and Queen Street (near Tim Hortons), and the corner of East River Road and Pine Street (across the street from the Aberdeen hospital).
In addition to the fixed stops, they’re setting up a system of flagged bus stops along the bus route covering most of the Pictou County urban core, with the exception of the busiest streets.
Pictou County is looking for your opinion on its planning process and the rules surrounding land-use for wind energy. As a result, it’s doing drop-in style meetings around several locations. The first of those took place in Scotsburn last night. The next one takes place in Merigomish on February 22nd.
Pictou County is also encouraging off-highway vehicle riders to fill out a short online survey about the provincial Off-Highway Pilot Project aimed at 7 communities province-wide. They’re also looking for input from people who don’t use off-road machines. The Survey is open until Feb 21st & can be accessed at: https://novascotia.ca/ohv-pilot/
WEEKS CRUSHERS GAMES LOOK FULL UNTIL EARLY-MARCH
Despite last week’s announcement from the Weeks Crushers that fans will be permitted into their hockey games at the Pictou County Wellness Centre until March 7th, they’re already sold out. That’s because with the number of pre-sold season ticket packages and sponsor tickets, they have reached the 300 mark, and at this point, do not plan to be selling any additional tickets to those games.
HOLIDAY MONDAY GAME NOW AN AFTERNOON CONTEST
Monday’s Heritage Day MHL matchup between Pictou County and South Shore will start at 1pm, instead of the usual 7 pm (February 15th) at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre on the South Shore.
