Both gas and diesel prices rose overnight in Nova Scotia. 

Regular Self-Serve Gasoline is up 5.7 cents per litre, putting the minimum pump price at 175.5 cents per litre.

Diesel is up 9.8 cents per litre, putting the minimum pump price at 230.9 cents per litre in the local area. 

 

 

Canada has joined several allies calling on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In a joint statement with countries including the U.K., France and Japan, Canada is urging Iran to stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz, where about 20 per cent of the world’s oil supply normally passes.

David McGuinty says Canada is considering support for regional allies if requested through NATO.

The warning comes as Iran steps up attacks on energy infrastructure, raising concerns about global supply and economic stability.

 

 

Nova Scotia’s long-term care minister is weighing in on ongoing contract talks with nursing home workers.

Barbara Adams is urging administrators to speak directly with staff, saying union leadership rejected a deal without letting members vote.

But CUPE Nova Scotia says the minister is interfering in bargaining and pushing a deal workers have already turned down.

More than 50 sites are affected, with workers without a contract since 2023. A final round of conciliation is set for March 24, and a strike could follow if no agreement is reached.

 

In sports, The Pictou County Weeks Crushers playoff run continues even with the odds stacked against them. In a must win game 4 last night in round 1 of the playoffs, the crushers are finally on the board and beat the Truro Bearcats 4-3. Game 5 is at 7pm this Saturday at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre in Truro.