The RCMP has cancelled an Alert that had been issued early Wednesday night to residents in Lunenburg and Queens Counties about a dangerous man with a weapon in Chelsea.  Residents had been advised to find a safe location, lock their doors and not approach anyone or pick up hitch hikers.  At about 9:00pm last night, the Mounties advised that the Alert was being cancelled as they no longer believed there was a risk to public safety.  Police were going to remain in the area as the investigation continued, but residents were allowed to resume normal activities.

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Police in Halifax say no one should face hate or fear while grocery shopping with their family.  The statement comes after a video posted online by the National Council of Canadian Muslims shows Muslim women wearing hijabs being verbally assaulted at a Halifax Costco.  Police say the incident happened on Saturday with officers called to respond to reports of a man yelling at a family before assaulting another shopper. Halifax Regional Police say they take crimes motivated by hate very seriously and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

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The U-S launched new airstrikes against Iran this morning — and Tehran is responding.

The Americans are continuing to hit a variety of military sites and port facilities, while the Islamic Republic is again targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.

There is no word yet on the extent of any damage.

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Disability Pride flag raisings are being held all this week.  On Wednesday, there were flag raisings in the Town of Pictou and Municipality of Pictou.  Today there are flag raisings in Westville at 10:30am and Stellarton at 11:30am.

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The Glasgow Square Theatre parking lot will be closed from 5:00 p.m. today to 3:00 p.m. on Friday to support Disability Pride Month events taking place at Glasgow Square.

People First Pictou County is hosting a Disability Pride Parade on Friday at Glasgow Square.

The day will begin with a flag raising ceremony at 10:30 a.m., followed by the parade walk at 11:00 a.m. and events from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.