By the time the flurries stops flying, there will be about 25cm of the fresh snow to add to the snow banks around New Glasgow. The flurries and snow squalls are expected to diminish and end by this afternoon.

Public Works crews continue to clear snow from streets and sidewalks, and remind residents to be aware of where you park your vehicle, as cars parked on streets could interfere with snow removal and further delay the cleanup.

 

Once the snow melts and we can look ahead to the spring and summer, there will be some new public green spaces to enjoy.

Two of Pictou County’s most loved locations,  MacKenzie Beach and Merigomish have been added to the list of 15 new or expanded provincial parks.

The newly-designated Crown lands will cover roughly 1,150 hectares and further Nova Scotia’s goal of protecting 20 per cent of land and water mass by 2030.

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If you’re feeling the blahs this winter, help might be right under your nose.

Researchers learned that smells are more effective than words in evoking positive memories, which could help people with depression get out of negative thought patterns.

The study exposed people to 12 scents in jars.

The scents included Vicks VapoRub, ground coffee, coconut oil, cumin powder, red wine, vanilla extract, clove bulbs, shoe polish, orange essential oil and ketchup.

The smells triggered vivid memories that made participants feel happy.

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If you’re ready to propose to that special someone in your life, a spot in Canada has been named one of the most memorable places in the world to do so.

The list, compiled by Condé Nast Traveler, highlighted 26 places across the globe, and one special location nestled against the Atlantic Ocean making the cut.

The publication named Cape Breton’s Skyline Trail as a memorable place to pop the question thanks to it being “a little quieter” than other national parks, but brings just as dazzling views with it.

The 6.5 km boardwalk loop in the Highlands gives stunning ocean and cliff views, along with the chance of spotting some witnesses to your proposal…in the form of moose, bald eagles, bears and numerous boreal birds.