Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took the stage last night in what may be their only debate before the U-S Presidential election.  They debated a number of issues, including the economy, immigration and abortion as they met face-to-face for the first time in Philadelphia.

The Democratic vice-president and Republican former president also took aim on each other’s records.

It was a critical debate for both as recent polls have shown the U-S presidential race to be a very tight one.

 

 

Tuesday was Nomination Day for the upcoming Municipal Elections — meaning candidates had to file their nomination papers by 5:00pm yesterday.  The list of candidates for the 6 municipalities has been released.  Some of the highlights include:

4 candidates have won by acclamation in Municipality of Pictou County.  They are Deborah Wadden in District 2; Wayne Murray in District 5; Robert Parker in District 6; and Chester Dewar in District 12.

In Stellarton, there are three candidates for Mayor — Bryan Knight, Simon Lawand and Darren Stroud.

There are two candidates for Mayor in Trenton — Cathy Cotter and Alec Dove.

Jim Ryan is acclaimed as Mayor for the Town of Pictou

In the Town of New Glasgow, Nancy Dicks and Mark Firth are on the ballot for Mayor.

In the Town of Westville, Lori Peters and  Lennie White are running for Mayor.

Candidates have until today (Wednesday) to withdraw their candidacy.

 

 

The Nova Scotia government has introduced a bill that would kick-start the province’s offshore wind industry — without federal approval.

Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton says amendments within a new omnibus bill introduced yesterday will help ensure the province meets its goal of launching a first call for offshore wind bids next year.

The province wants to offer project licences by 2030 to develop five gigawatts of power from offshore wind.

The minister says the province would normally wait for the federal government to adopt legislation establishing a wind industry of the East Coast, but that process has been progressing slowly.

 

 

The Town of New Glasgow is advising that Brother St. Ext. will have a lane restriction starting on Monday, September 16, 2024, for approximately six weeks to install a new curb, stormwater system and asphalt road surface. A contractor will be onsite on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.