UPDATED***9:30 AM***New Glasgow Regional Police are investigating several structure fires that happened overnight and early this morning in Trenton and New Glasgow. The first call came in around 1:30 a.m. in Trenton and 3 others followed. Constable Ken Macdonald from New Glasgow Regional Police says they’re investigating at least three structure fires in Trenton and one in New Glasgow. Two of the fires in Trenton were on North Main Street and one was on First Street. The most recent fire was at an abandoned home on Nelson Street in New Glasgow and started just before 7:30 this morning. No injuries were reported. Anyone who may have information or photos from surveillance cameras that could be connected to the fires are asked to contact New Glasgow Regional Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP202 + your message to CRIMES (274637) or by secure online tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
***8:00 AM***Pictou County Fire Departments have been kept busy overnight and through the morning hours responding to a number of structure fires. Constable Ken MacDonald of New Glasgow Regional Police says fire, EHS, and police are currently on the scene in New Glasgow at the corner of Nelson and Granville Streets at a structure fire in an abandoned house. Cst. MacDonald will be following up through the morning with additional details when available.
N.S. reports two COVID-19 related deaths, two new cases on Tuesday; active cases drop to 74
The province announced two new COVID-19 related deaths as well as two new cases on Tuesday – A man in his 60s in Central Zone and a man in his 50s in Western Zone have died. One of Tuesday’s new cases is in the Central Zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case. The other case is in the Western Zone and is related to travel. Public Health says five previously reported cases are now considered resolved, with the total number of active cases dropping to 74 – the lowest number of active cases reported in the province since April 20th.
Nova Scotia’s borders are opening at 8 a.m. today to residents of the three other Atlantic provinces.
The province will open to travellers from outside Atlantic Canada on June 30. People travelling from Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador can enter Nova Scotia for any reason and will no longer have to self-isolate or complete the Nova Scotia Safe Check-in form. People travelling from New Brunswick can enter for any reason and will have isolation requirements based on their vaccination status and testing. That includes Nova Scotians returning from New Brunswick. These travellers will continue to complete the Nova Scotia Safe Check-in form. Most people coming from New Brunswick will be able to upload their proof of vaccination into their Nova Scotia Safe Check-in form. They will receive automatic approval but must be prepared to show their proof of vaccination to border officials.
Protesters block another section of N.S. highway over new COVID-19 border rules
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The provincial government’s decision to partially leave New Brunswick out of the Atlantic Bubble has led to protests of sections of the Trans-Canada Highway. Dozens of demonstrators set up the first protest just after 4 p.m. Tuesday, on Highway 104 near Exit 7. It came shortly after Premier Iain Rankin announced that Nova Scotia was opening to the other Atlantic provinces today— but people from New Brunswick will have isolation requirements based on their vaccination status and testing. Rankin said it was because of New Brunswick’s decision to open their province to the rest of Canada for those who have had one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. In an update this morning – RCMP say the border remains closed – Motorists are asked to avoid the area. (With files from Global News)
Province creates its own seafood quality certification program
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Nova Scotia is launching what it describes as a “first of its kind” seafood quality certification program. Under this program, companies must meet a set of strict standards that include an annual product quality assessment prior to export. Nearly 20 of Nova Scotia’s top export seafood species are eligible.
New Glasgow Regional Police-RCMP Northeast Traffic Services issue over 59 summary offences during Operation Click it or Ticket Campaign
New Glasgow Regional Police and RCMP Northeast Traffic Services say the Operation “Click it or Ticket” campaign, aimed at getting motorists to buckle up, was a success. In a four hour time period, police issued 59 tickets under the Motor Vehicle Act. There were 24 tickets for not wearing available seat belts, 6 tickets for using hand-held cellphone, and 29 tickets for other offences. In Nova Scotia, fines for not wearing a seatbelt start at $180.00 from the first offense, including adding two points to your license.
