N.S. reports 3 new cases, 7 recoveries on Sunday

Health officials in Nova Scotia reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.  Two cases are in the province’s Central Zone and are close contacts of previously identified patients.  The other infection is in the Eastern Zone and is under investigation.  Nova Scotia has 58 active cases of COVID-19 and two people in hospital with the virus.  Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, says active cases are decreasing while vaccine rates continue to climb.  He says those are a few of the indicators used to determine if it’s safe to move to the next phase in the province’s reopening plan.

Walk-in COVID-19 testing options at Nova Scotia Health’s primary assessment centres, public health mobile units

Several of Nova Scotia Health’s primary assessment centres and public health mobile units are offering walk-in testing as of today to help make COVID-19 testing more accessible.  They include: Pictou County Assessment Centre (678 East River Road, New Glasgow) Saturday and Sunday only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Colchester Legion Stadium (14 Lorne Street, Truro) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

 

Police in New Glasgow investigating vandalized vehicles – Seeking information from the public

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New Glasgow Regional Police are investigating a rash of vandalism that saw a number of vehicles scratched.  The investigation is in its preliminary stages and vandalism was reported in the areas of Elm Street, Lavinia Street, Company Street and Abercrombie Road in New Glasgow.  It happened sometime late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.  Police are investigating approximately 27 complaints with some vehicles sustaining significant and costly damage.  Police are asking the public to check camera footage, dash cams, photos and other video devices that may assist investigators.  If you have any information about this incident, please contact New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.

 

Town of Westville plants a floral display outside town hall in recognition and remembrance of the victims of the residential school system

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Mayor Lennie White has issued a statement saying the Town of Westville has planted a floral display outside town hall in recognition and remembrance of the victims of the residential school system.  He says that on July 1st they’re asking everyone to pause in reflection of the atrocities and pledge to work toward reconciliation with our Indigenous friends.  White adds that if a place of remembrance is helpful, then you’re encouraged to use the display for your own personal reflection.

The Town of Pictou will not be offering its usual Canada Day activities this year.  In light of the recent discovery of the graves of 215 First Nations children in British Columbia and the additional unmarked graves in Saskatchewan associated with the residential school system, Pictou will be designating July 1st as a ‘Day of Reflection’ on how we must all be part of creating a better Canada. The Town says the acknowledgement of the horrific crimes committed by the Canadian Government and religious institutions against indigenous families is a first step in reconciling our past with a commitment to doing better in the future.  Pictou Landing First Nation Chief Andrea Paul has called on the 5 towns and Municipality of Pictou County to use July 1st as a day of reflection.

 

Government of Canada launches new community-based projects in Central Nova to support seniors

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Central Nova MP Sean Fraser has announced an investment of $25,000 for a community-based project in Little Harbour to help seniors stay active.  The funding was awarded through the New Horizons for Seniors Program’s recent call for proposals for community-based projects.  The organization will build three outdoor accessible pickle ball courts to allow seniors to continue participating in pickle ball and other outdoor activities at the community centre.

 

The province says beachgoers can cool off and enjoy the water under the watchful eye of lifeguards starting July 1st.

The Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service provides 82 lifeguards to supervise 25 beaches in 12 counties. Last summer, more than 300,000 people visited the beaches and more than 100 rescues took place.  Beaches will be supervised daily between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,  A list of supervised beaches can be found on the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service at www.lifesavingsociety.ns.ca