New Glasgow Regional Police and police throughout Pictou County will be out on patrol tonight in communities, patrolling the streets during Halloween. In order, to keep  kids safe this Halloween, Police ask that you remember some key safety tips:

·         Kids should trick-or-treat in groups or with parents/guardians.

·         Walk on well-lit streets and avoid alleys or dark areas. Avoid houses that do not have lights on.

·         Watch for traffic when you cross the street.

·         Ensure that you can see through a mask or makeup

·         Encourage your children to choose light-colored costumes or costumes with reflective strips.

–         Check the candy your child brings home – throw out anything that is opened check thoroughly.

·         Drive with extra caution when driving in residential neighborhoods.

 

 

The inquiry investigating the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting has released emails detailing conflict of interest concerns raised about two members assigned last year to an R-C-M-P team providing information to the inquiry.

The emails focus on the husbands of Assistant Commissioner Lee Bergerman, the commanding officer in Nova Scotia at the time, and Halifax R-C-M-P Chief Supt. Janis Gray.

Gray’s husband — Chief Superintendent John Robin — was tasked with leading the information gathering team, where he was to work alongside retired R-C-M-P staff sergeant Mike Butcher, who is Bergerman’s husband.

Both men were ultimately removed from the inquiry team last July.

 

 

A new report says Nova Scotia’s access and privacy laws are in need of a complete overhaul.

Information and privacy commissioner Tricia Ralph says the legislation hasn’t been updated in almost 30 years, meaning the laws aren’t up to the task of protecting access and privacy rights.

Ralph says a comprehensive review is in order, followed by substantial changes to bring the act in line with modern access and privacy laws.

However, she points out the current government gave the justice minister a mandate to amend the act just over a year ago, but very little has been done since then.

 

 

The newest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. navy’s fleet is remaining in Halifax Harbour for several more days as crew visit the city.

The U-S-S Gerald R. Ford nuclear-powered ship is on its first deployment, having left its home port in Norfolk, Virginia., on October 4th.

Weighing in at more than 100-thousand tonnes, the warship has been described as the world’s largest aircraft carrier.