Environment Canada says the hurricane moving up the eastern seaboard of the United States is set to bring a fall storm over Atlantic Canada.

Meteorologist Bob Robichaud says he expects that on Saturday, hurricane Nicole will bring heavy rain to New Brunswick and major wind gusts to Nova Scotia.

Robichaud says because Nicole is being closely followed by a winter storm system, Newfoundland and Labrador may see freezing rain or snow Saturday night into Sunday morning.

The freezing rain and snow may also affect the northeastern region of Quebec.

 

 

Pictou County District RCMP have arrested a Trenton man in regards to weapon offences.

On Monday at about 4:00 a.m., the RCMP, fire services and EHS all responded to a structure fire on Nelson Rd. in Millbrook, Pictou County.

When police arrived, they were met by two men who stated that another man had assaulted one of them.

Officers located the third man sitting in a pick-up truck near the fully engulfed home — a firearm was seen and the man refused to exit the vehicle.

Police set up a perimeter, had EHS and fire services wait at a nearby location, and about two hours later they safely arrested a 26-year-old Trenton man.

He was taken to hospital by EHS for medical assessment.

During a search of his vehicle, a shotgun was seized by officers.  He’s facing charges of Assault, Unsafe Storage of a Firearm and Careless Use of a Firearm.

 

 

Provincial and territorial ministers responsible for the status of women meeting in New Glasgow have endorsed the national action plan to end gender-based violence.

Federal Minister Marci Ian says the move sets the stage for negotiations to begin “soon” on bilateral agreements for programs in each jurisdiction aimed at preventing gender-based violence.

Ian says bilateral deals are necessary because every province and territory has unique needs.

This year’s federal budget committed 539.3-million dollars over five years to help the provinces and territories implement the national action plan.

 

 

Nova Scotia Health says it’s investigating the death of a university student from a suspected case of meningococcal meningitis.

It says the student attended Saint Mary’s University and died in hospital in the western health zone over the weekend.

The health authority says it has already been in contact with those who may have been directly exposed to the person so they can receive antibiotics as a precaution to prevent the spread of the virus.

It says bacterial meningitis is not spread through casual contact but through activities such as kissing and sharing food and drinks — and there is there is no indication of increased risk to the public or university community.

 

 

New Glasgow Academy made a special dedication to the late Captain Brenden Ian MacDonald of New Glasgow at their Remembrance Day Ceremony Wednesday morning to honour his service to our community and country.

The New Glasgow Legion will be holding a Remembrance Day Ceremony on Friday starting at 10:30 a.m. at Carmichael Park.

Take note of the following street closures on Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for the Legion’s Remembrance Day Ceremony: George Street – Abercrombie Road to Provost Street Terrace Street – George Street to Bell Street