It was a tragic weekend in the waters. The search for a missing crew member aboard a fishing vessel that capsized and sank off the west coast of Cape Breton has been suspended. The decision was made after a 25-hour search turned up nothing. Four others were pulled from the water after the F-V Tyhawk issued a distress call Saturday evening, but reports indicate two of the fishers have since died. Meanwhile, two men from Digby County died after their boat overturned on Second Lake. Three men had been fishing in the 12-foot aluminum boat when problems developed and the men ended up in the water. One of the men was able to swim to shore.
A 39-year old Pictou County man is facing charges of Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Assault with a Weapon, Resisting Arrest and Breach of Probation. The charges stem from an incident last Wednesday when New Glasgow Regional Police responded to reports of a man carrying a machete. Police say officers had to taser the man when he refused to comply and he was eventually taken into custody without further incident.
Nova Scotians are being offered free psychological support, as the anniversary of last year’s mass murder approaches. In a collaboration between the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Health, psychologists will offer short-term therapy starting today (Monday, April 5) until May 7. Up to three sessions will be available to help people cope with emotional and mental wellness issues. You can call 902-422-9183, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday to arrange an initial appointment with a psychologist within 48 hours.
Seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Nova Scotia on Sunday. Three of the cases are in Central Zone. Of those three, two are related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada and the other is a close contact of a previously reported case. Three cases were reported in Western Zone, and all are close contacts of previously reported cases. The 7th case is in Eastern Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. Nova Scotia now has 34 active cases of COVID-19.
An exciting first last Saturday, as the Trenton Fire Department held its first annual Easter Bunny Tour of Trenton. The Easter Bunny was taken out on a tour of the town of Trenton in the back of the fire department’s Utility-19 truck and escorted by Rescue-19
