Parents and guardians of children in New Glasgow schools received the following message this morning: “In our efforts to be transparent on activities that occur at our school, we want to provide correct information to our school community. New Glasgow Regional Police have conducted an investigation into an alleged non-specific threat received this morning. CCRCE is working closely with the police and administration to address the situation and ensure student and staff safety are a priority. Classes will continue as usual.” Const. Ken Macdonald of New Glasgow Regional Police says he doesn’t have any information to release at this time, but says the threat was not made towards a specific school.
Gas drops 4.1 c/L in N.S.
A bit of relief at the pumps today in Nova Scotia. The price of gas dropped 4.1 cents per litre overnight to $1.832 in the local area. Diesel remains unchanged at $2.008 cents per litre. Meanwhile, a day after increasing prices, the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board announced a major drop. Gas in N.B. is down 15.7 cents, while diesel dropped 36.1 cents per litre.
New Glasgow Police ask for help to locate missing woman***UPDATED**Missing woman found safe
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New Glasgow Regional Police say the 27-year-old woman who was reported missing from Pictou County on March 9, 2022 has been found safe. The New Glasgow Regional Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in sharing the information on social media.
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New Glasgow Regional Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 27-year-old woman from Pictou County. Celine Lewis was last seen on Wednesday in New Glasgow. She’s described as around 5’6″ tall and 120 pounds with a thin build and black hair. Police say there’s no information to suggest that she has met with foul play, but they’re concerned for her well-being and want to ensure she is safe. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Police at 902-752-1941. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
N.S. reports 5 more deaths in first weekly COVID-19 update, 1,282 new cases
The province’s first weekly COVID update shows a downward trend on several key indicators, including hospitalizations and deaths. Health officials say there were five new deaths and 33 new hospital admissions. There were also 1,382 new PCR-positive lab results. Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang says, “It’s encouraging to see a continued downward trend, but this week’s data report serves as an important reminder of just how much virus is still circulating out there.”
When Nova Scotia lifts all of its remaining public health restrictions later this month, public employees in sectors considered non-high risk who refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 can return to their jobs. Following a cabinet meeting Thursday, Public Service Commission Minister Colton LeBlanc said 84 civil servants are eligible return to work March 21 when restrictions, including indoor mask mandates, are dropped. Meanwhile, Health Minister Michelle Thompson said there are no plans to allow back on the job unvaccinated health-care workers. (The Canadian Press)
Man and woman arrested following report of fraud in New Glasgow
A report of fraud that took place at a local business has led to two arrests and multiple charges against two people from Pictou County. New Glasgow Regional Police say the driver, a 49-year-old man, fled the scene after authorities conducted a traffic stop on Bell Street around 10 a.m. yesterday. Police say he was immediately located nearby and taken into custody where he was in possession of prohibited items. A search of the vehicle uncovered several items that were stolen from a business on Westville Road. The man faces eight charges, including theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, and four weapons offences. He will be appearing in Provincial Court in Pictou today. The passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was also arrested during the traffic stop and is charged with fraud and possession of property obtained by crime. She was released from custody and will be appearing in Provincial Court at a later date. New Glasgow Regional Police continue to investigate.
Westville’s Special Election to fill a vacant seat on Town Council is coming up tomorrow (March 12th) from 8am until 7pm. The Candidates are: Bernie Murphy, Jeff Fulton and Tim Clark. Voting will take place at Westville Town Gym and Government ID’s are required. The seat became vacant following the passing of councillor Betty Jean Sutherland in December of last year.
MOPC donating $25,000 to help relief efforts in Ukraine
The Municipality of Pictou County will donate $25,000 to help with relief efforts for people in Ukraine. District 2 Coun. Deborah Wadden put the motion forward during this week’s Council meeting, saying “One of the ways we can help is by sending funds to Ukraine through the Red Cross and helping them through this fight.” She said the federal government will match donations through the Red Cross so it will be $50,000 going to Ukraine.
Daylight Saving Time 2022: Spring forward on Sunday
And this is the weekend we “spring forward” -a reminder to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time officially begins this Sunday at 2 a.m.
Sports note:
The Weeks Jr. A Crushers defeated the South Shore Lumberjacks last night 4-3 at the Wellness Centre. The Crushers will be in Yarmouth tonight to face the Mariners .
