A Day To Listen: Amplifying Indigenous Voices – June 30th, 2021 6am – 6pm
Radio broadcasters across Canada, including The Breeze, and our parent company Stingray Radio, are joining together today in an unprecedented collaboration to amplify, elevate, listen to, and learn from Indigenous voices. In partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, A DAY TO LISTEN is dedicated today to sharing stories from Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors, elders, musicians, and teachers throughout the day from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. (local time). More than 400 radio stations are participating in A DAY TO LISTEN, aiming to help enact real change and begin to set a course for a better future.
Municipality of Pictou County lowering flags to half mast and recognizing July 1st as a Day of Reflection
In honour of the Indigenous children who died at residential schools, the Municipality of Pictou County will be lowering its flags to half mast and recognizing July 1st as a Day of Reflection. The Municipality is encouraging you to pause and reflect on the impact residential schools had on innocent families and First Nations communities.
Nova Scotia to welcome visitors from across Canada in third phase of reopening plan
Nova Scotia will move into Phase 3 of its reopening plan today, which eases restrictions on businesses and reopens its border to travellers from outside Atlantic Canada. Premier Iain Rankin announced Tuesday that people from the rest of Canada will be able to enter the province but will be subject to isolation requirements if they are not fully vaccinated. Beginning today, travellers from outside Atlantic Canada will have to complete a check-in form if they want to visit the province. Those who are fully vaccinated at least 14 days before their arrival in Nova Scotia won’t have to self-isolate, while people with one dose will have to quarantine for seven days and will need two negative test results during that time. Travellers who haven’t had a shot will have to self-isolate for 14 days and will be subject to testing at the beginning and end of that period. Also starting today, people from New Brunswick will be able to enter Nova Scotia without restrictions, joining travellers from the rest of Atlantic Canada who were welcomed back to the province last Wednesday.
Under Phase 3 of the five-stage reopening plan, businesses such as hair salons, barber shops and spas will be allowed to offer walk-in service, and retail stores will be allowed to operate at 75 per cent capacity, up from 50 per cent. Fully vaccinated long-term care residents will be allowed to welcome visitors in designated areas, and social distancing won’t be required for outdoor visits. Long-term residents who are not fully vaccinated will also be permitted to visit outdoor public spaces, such as parks. Restaurants will get one hour more of in-person dining, until midnight, and they must close by 1 a.m., although they can continue to offer takeout, delivery and drive-thru service after closing. Indoor social gatherings will be expanded to members of a household plus an additional 10 people, who won’t need to wear masks or physically distance, and outdoor gathering limits will remain at 25 people.
Meanwhile, health officials reported one new case of COVID-19 Tuesday in the province’s eastern health zone, which includes Cape Breton. Nova Scotia has 51 active reported cases and two people in hospital with the disease. The province also reported that it had administered more than 900,000 doses of vaccine. Currently nearly 73 per cent of people have had at least one dose while 20 per cent are fully vaccinated. Dr. Robert Strang, the province’s chief medical officer of health, said that even as vaccinations increase at a steady rate, other measures such as wearing a mask and social distancing will have to remain in place. (The Canadian Press)
Pictou County Regional Enterprise Network Announces CEO Transition
Photo (submitted) Left: Ryan Fraser, Chair of the PCREN Board; Sarah MacIntosh-Wiseman, Outgoing CEO, PCREN; and Wayne Murray, Chair, Liaison Oversight Committee plan for the PCREN’s upcoming AGM on July 30th
It was announced today that Pictou County Regional Enterprise Network (PCREN) CEO Sarah MacIntosh-Wiseman will be leaving at the end of July for a new opportunity with The Shapiro Foundation. Wayne Murray Chair, Liaison Oversight Committee, and deputy Warden for the Municipality of Pictou County says “Under her leadership, the PCREN has hired a core staff team; secured additional government funding; finalized and put into action its strategic plan; developed essential partnerships for the organization; and built supports for local businesses. Adding “Sarah has brought the organization to a place that it can continue to thrive and make impact in Pictou County.” The PCREN board has begun the search for the next CEO, and the team will continue to advance the work of the strategic priorities while providing ongoing support to local businesses. Businesses and community partners are invited to reach out to the PCREN at: office@pcren.ca
Colchester County RCMP investigating serious collision on Hwy 104 Monday
Colchester County District RCMP are investigating a collision on Highway 104 in East Mountain. At approximately 11:15 a.m. Monday, police were notified of the collision and they responded along with fire and EHS. They arrived to find that a car had been heading east on Highway 104 when the driver lost control and the vehicle went off the roadway. The driver of the car, a 23-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance. The passenger of the car, a 22-year-old woman, suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by Lifeflight. Police say distracted driving is believed to have been a factor.
Town of New Glasgow working with Bicycle Nova Scotia on Blue Route Hubs Project
People who cycle in New Glasgow will have more opportunities to ride safely in the coming years. Working with Bicycle Nova Scotia, the Town of New Glasgow is planning a network of safe, convenient cycling routes. As part of Bicycle Nova Scotia’s Blue Route Hubs project, the network will also finalize plans for connecting the Blue Route in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia’s network of connected cycling routes. From June 30th to July 18th New Glasgow residents are encouraged to participate in an online survey at the Blue Route website, blueroute.ca
