Gas and diesel prices both went down overnight in Nova Scotia. The price of regular gasoline went down by 2.7 cents per litre, putting the minimum pump price for regular self-serve gasoline at $1.37 per litre in the local area. Diesel prices dropped by 0.7 cents per litre, leaving the minimum pump price for diesel at $1.55 per litre locally.
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New Glasgow Regional Police are investigating a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Wednesday afternoon that sent an eight-year-old girl to hospital. It happened at about 3:15 p.m. on Almont Avenue. Police say the girl, who was struck by a pickup truck, was taken to Aberdeen Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say the preliminary investigation indicates that the view of the driver of the truck was obstructed by another vehicle stopped at the east side of Fraser Street.
Speed is not considered to be a factor in the collision.
The Town of Trenton is advising there is a restrict water order in place for all Trenton residents. The Town says it is important that residents only use water for personal use and cooking until further notice.
The province’s new independent energy system operator is exploring how to add new, foundational electricity generation in Pictou County to work alongside wind in replacing coal fired generation.
IESO Nova Scotia issued a request for expressions of interest for organizations to build, own and operate at least 300 megawatts of fast acting gas fired electricity generation. Two possible locations in Pictou County have been identified, with work now underway to engage with the broader local community. The locations are being proposed in part because of their proximity to the natural gas pipeline that has operated in Pictou County for more than 25 years. IESO Nova Scotia will be looking for hydrogen readiness to future proof such facilities should this become a feasible option in the future.
Public Health Mobile Unit clinics are being held over the next week in communities across the province. The clinics will offer COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months+; influenza vaccine; RSV vaccine and Shingles vaccine.
Of note, a Public Health Mobile Unit clinic will be held at Lismore Community Centre in Merigomish on Thursday, from 12pm to 5pm
Northumberland Ferries moves to its fall season schedule beginning today. It will have four sailings daily from each of Caribou and Wood Islands. Departures from Caribou are at 8:30am, 11:45am, 4:30pm and 7:30pm. Crossings go from Wood Islands, PEI at 7:00am, 10:00am, 3:00pm, and 6:00pm.
In sports,
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-2 to even the American League Championship Series at two games apiece. Game 5 is tonight in Seattle.
The Crushers blanked the Lightning 8-0 on Thursday night in Maritime Junior Hockey League action.
