Daniel Martell was arrested in January and will return to court for election and plea on March 30.

He’s the stepfather of Lilly and Jack Sullivan whose disappearance has made national headlines.

The charges against Martell are not related to the disappearance of the children.

Premier Tim Houston and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed a direct-to-consumer agreement that will allow Nova Scotia producers to sell their wine, beer and spirits directly to Ontarians.  Nova Scotians will also be able to order alcoholic beverages directly from Ontario producers.  Premier Houston says Nova Scotia is committed to dismantling internal trade barriers, piece by piece, but his goal is to have free trade, nationwide.  He calls this agreement a stepping stone that will give local producers more access to Ontario markets and open a broader customer base. Consumers must be 19 or older to order alcohol, and the beverages must be for personal use.

An education researcher says Nova Scotia schools may break the record for most snow days in a year.

Founder of the Schoolhouse Institute, Paul Bennett, says most schools in the province have been closed for seven days because of the weather.

Schools in the Annapolis Valley and the Strait region have been closed for 11 days, while some parts of Cape Breton have had 13 snow days.

Bennett says the school system should consider making online learning mandatory if the number of snow days increases.

Nominations are now open for the Town of New Glasgow 2026 Volunteer Awards.  It’s an opportunity for you to recognize a volunteer who calls New Glasgow home and generously gives their time in the community and across Pictou County.  Nominations are being accepted for Provincial Volunteer of the Year;  Carlton Munroe Music & Events Memorial Award;  Cultural Heritage Award ; Scott W. Weeks Community Service Award;  Social Justice Award; and Youth Volunteer Leadership Award.   The nomination deadline is March 17th.