Stellarton Police Service investigating overnight armed robbery
Police photo (submitted)
Stellarton Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Sobeys Fast Fuel on North Foord Street. At about 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, a man brandishing a knife made off with an undisclosed amount of money and some other property. The suspect was reported to be wearing black sneakers, camouflage pants and a grey hoodie with black sleeves and a black hood. He immediately left the area and fleeing southbound on foot. No one was injured during the incident. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Stellarton Police Service at (902) 752-6160 or Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
Truro man charged with assaulting 3 police officers in Pictou County
Pictou County District RCMP have charged a 31-year old Truro man after an incident in which three officers were assaulted and there was an attempt to disarm one of the officers. Police say it all happened at the Pictou RCMP Detachment where the man had been taken because he showed signs of being impaired after an accident on Hwy. 376 in Lyons Brook. RCMP say that during the incident the man grabbed onto an officer’s gun, but they were able to subdue him. He’s now facing charges that include Assaulting a Peace Officer, Disarming a Peace Officer, and Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm.
N.S. Election: New poll suggests race has tightened among three main parties
With the provincial election less than a week away, results of a new Narrative Research poll suggest that the race has tightened among the three main parties. In terms of decided voter support, the gap between the Liberals and the PCs has narrowed, with support for the Liberals being at its lowest point in the past year. The poll shows the Liberals with 40 percent support; the Progressive Conservatives at 31 percent and the NDP at 27 percent. But the undecided mark is at 35 percent.
Nova Scotia reports 3 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
Nova Scotia reported three new case of COVID-19 and one recovery on Wednesday. Two new cases identified are in the central health zone, the third case is in the eastern zone. All the new cases are related to travel. There are now 19 known active cases in the province, with one person in ICU. As of Wednesday, 76.7 per cent of Nova Scotians have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 67.1 per cent have two doses.
Vaccine Clinic happening today in Scotsburn
There will be vaccine clinic providing Pfizer-BioNTech to residents 12 and up for first and second doses at Scotsburn Elementary School today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who wish to receive their second dose must have had their first dose at least 28 days prior. People are asked to bring their health card number and a piece of identification to the vaccine clinics.
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino says fully vaccinated Canadians will soon be able to get a government document that will certify their COVID-19 vaccine history for the purpose of international travel. The document, expected to be ready by the fall, will be digital, with an option for those who can’t or don’t want a digital certificate. Mendicino says it will include data on the type of vaccines received, the dates, and the location. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the program has to be done in co-operation with provinces and territories because they have the data that is needed. He says if provinces want to use the same passport within their province that could be an option. Quebec is introducing a provincial passport next month that will be required for people who want to attend public events, go to the gym, or frequent a restaurant or bar. (The Canadian Press)
N.B. fuel prices down overnight
A drop in fuel prices in New Brunswick overnight. Regular self-serve gas in down nine-tenths of a cent. Diesel dropped 3.1 cents per litre. Nova Scotia sets its fuel prices at midnight tonight.
