Both Gas and Diesel prices decreased in Nova Scotia last night. Regular self-serve gasoline is down 2 cents per litre putting the minimum pump price at 145.8 cents per litre. Diesel is down 2.2 cents per litre putting the minimum pump price at 146.6 cents per litre in the local area.
Fire crews continue to battle multiple wildfires across Nova Scotia.
In Annapolis County, the Long Lake fire in West Dalhousie is still out of control and estimated at 300 hectares. Thirty Department of Natural Resources firefighters, along with 10 local firefighters, were on scene. Two DNR helicopters and two contracted helicopters were assisting, and heavy equipment was being used to create fire barriers around the West Dalhousie Community Centre and two communication towers. Nearby, the Hoyt Lake fire remains at one hectare, with seven DNR firefighters and aircraft support working the fire.
Residents along West Dalhousie Road, from civic addresses 4094 to 5315, were evacuated due to the Long Lake wildfire around 10am yesterday. Evacuees were directed to the reception centre at the Bridgetown Fire Hall. Nova Scotia Public works also closed Trunk 10 and West Dalhousie Rd, Morse Road and West Dalhousie Rd, as well as West Dalhousie Rd at the Environment Canada tower, approximately 5 km west of Morse Rd. All of these evacuations and road closures will be in effect until the situation improves.
There is a new fire that has broken out off Old Annapolis Road by Round Lake near the Queens and Annapolis County border. An estimated size hasn’t been determined, and air supports were called in to assist. More info should be available later today.
In Kings County, the Lake Paul fire, covering just under two hectares, is being held and is not currently spreading. Ten DNR and ten local firefighters were on scene as of yesterday.
In Halifax County, the Susies Lake wildfire is also being held and is not currently growing. Crews, including 30 DNR and 25 Halifax Fire and Emergency personnel, were making steady progress yesterday to bring it under control.
Authorities are reminding residents to stay clear of wildfire areas and follow instructions from local emergency services.
Canada’s jobs minister, Patty Hajdu, has asked the union representing Air Canada flight attendants to respond to the airline’s request for binding arbitration, as a potential strike or lockout looms this Saturday.
Air Canada has already begun cancelling flights, with several dozen long-haul departures affected Thursday and around 500 expected by Friday. By Saturday, mainline and Rouge flights will be grounded, impacting roughly 130,000 passengers daily.
Passengers whose flights are cancelled can get a full refund or rebook without fees. The airline is also coordinating with other carriers to help affected travellers.
Acadia University in Wolfville has reached a tentative three-year agreement with the Acadia University Faculty Association. The agreement takes effect July first, 2025, and ratification votes are expected in the coming weeks.
This is the first time in many years that the university and faculty association have reached a tentative agreement without the need for external intervention. The 17th collective bargaining agreement includes significant improvements to processes and working conditions.
University president Dr. Jeff Hennessy thanked the lead negotiators on both sides for their leadership and for maintaining a fair and collaborative process throughout the three-month negotiations.
