The Snowfall warning is continued for Pictou County, with Environment Canada forecasting another 5 to 10 cm this morning.
There will be heavy snow at times this morning, ending around noon, with strong northeast winds resulting in poor visibility with the falling and blowing snow in some areas.
Canada’s premiers will formally accept an offer from the federal government for billions in additional health-care funding but say they will also insist the money continue to flow for more than 10 years.
The deal amounts to an additional 46-billion dollars from Ottawa over a decade, as long as the provinces meet some conditions on how the money is spent and report data to demonstrate how the money is making a difference in the health-care system.
The federal Liberals want the broad strokes of the agreements in place before the next budget, which is expected sometime in March or early April.
Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccines this week in all zones, including, in the Northern Zone:
Brookfield Fire Hall (ages 5+)
110 Hwy 289, Brookfield
Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Flu vaccine will also be available
Eureka and District Fire Hall (ages 5+)
5222 Stellarton Trafalgar Rd, Eureka
Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Flu vaccine will also be available
Truro Library (ages 5+)
754 Prince St., Truro
Thursday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Flu vaccine will also be available
Final arguments are expected tomorrow at the trial of a former medical student accused of killing another student during a drug deal in 2015.
William Sandeson has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Dalhousie University student Taylor Samson.
Sandeson says he shot Samson in self-defence, but the Crown says the accused planned to kill Samson because he wanted to steal his drugs and pay off his debts.
After hearing five weeks of testimony, the final witness in the case testified yesterday.
Nominations for the Town of New Glasgow’s Volunteer Awards are open.
The Town is accepting nominations for a number of awards, including Provincial Volunteer of the Year.
There are also awards that recognize commitment and efforts towards improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in New Glasgow; commitment to arts, music and culture; contributions towards preserving our local community and heritage; community leadership, and youth leadership.
The nomination deadline is March 17th.
