A new school year opens today for students and New Glasgow Regional Police want to reinforce safety in school zones and crosswalks.

The first day of school will be busy as New Glasgow Regional Police have noticed in previous years an increase in traffic in pick-up and drop-off areas, so police ask you to plan ahead and be patient.

It is important to remember:

Allowable speeds are reduced in school zones.

Red lights flashing on a bus means YOU MUST STOP. It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus when red lights are flashing. Flashing amber lights, get ready to stop.

Do not be distracted, as many students are walking to school and playing for the first time in a while.

Use extra caution around school areas.

Pay attention to crossing guards.

 

 

A judge in the Nova Scotia inquiry that investigated why former Canadian soldier Lionel Desmond fatally shot three family members and himself in 2017 has called for another round of final submissions next week.

A statement from provincial court Judge Paul Scovil says the inquiry would resume next Tuesday to hear from participating lawyers.

The statement says Scovil has been reviewing transcripts, archived video and hundreds of exhibits introduced during 56 days of hearings, which wrapped up with closing submissions in April 2022.

Scovil says participating lawyers will be given the opportunity to again make final submissions before he prepares his report and recommendations, though he does not include a deadline.

 

 

Two men are facing allegations they fled from police during a night-time car and foot chase in Middle Sackville.

R-C-M-P say a car first went through a traffic checkpoint, then was stopped by a spike belt, and two men then ran away from police into a wooded area on Monday night.

One man was arrested during the chase off Highway 1-01 and a second man was arrested yesterday.

A twenty-seven-year old man is facing charges of flight from police, dangerous driving, possession of property obtained by a crime, and obstruction of police.

A thirty-year-old man is charged with possession of property obtained by a crime, obstruction and possession of a weapon.

 

 

A Nova Scotia man has been arrested for operating an unlicensed vape shop that targeted youth.

R-C-M-P say the shop in Windsor was searched and its 19-year-old owner was arrested.

Police say they located nicotine and cannabis vape products, a prohibited weapon and cash.

The owner faces drug and gun-related charges and is expected to appear in provincial court in December.

 

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