Northern Pulp’s proposed effluent treatment facility won’t be subject to a federal environmental impact assessment. In a decision released this week, federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault said a federal designation isn’t warranted as regulatory processes that already apply to the project address potential adverse effects, impacts, and concerns raised by Pictou Landing First Nation and others, In the meantime, the province and company have agreed on a two-month pause on legal proceedings.
The union representing Nova Scotia’s teachers is pondering options to restore the losses its members incurred due to an unconstitutional law. Bill 75 imposed a labour contract on the N-S-T-U members in 2017, and it was struck down Tuesday by the province’s Supreme Court. Union president Paul Wozney says it could attempt to gain remedies by appealing the Supreme Court decision. He also says the union can attempt to persuade the Progressive Conservative government to restore the union’s losses through negotiations.
Nova Scotia has approved 29 beautification and streetscaping projects that will share 557-thousand dollars in funding. The province says new accessible washrooms, bike racks, benches and other upgrades will be made in communities across the province. Grant amounts range from about 10-thousand dollars to 25-thousand dollars for the beautification projects. Beautification and Streetscaping Program Grant recipients include the Town of New Glasgow to Upgrade Bridge Abutments at Dalhousie and MacLean Streets; and the Town of Truro Branding & Beautification of Robie Street.
This is an exciting time of year for many families throughout Pictou County with graduation and prom celebrations. In encouraging everyone to have safe celebrations, New Glasgow Regional Police, Fire Departments from New Glasgow and Trenton, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Tri-County Towing and Emergency Health Services all took part in a mock vehicle collision at North Nova Education Centre on Wednesday. Students graduating were given a demonstration of a staged motor vehicle collision as a result of an impaired driver and the consequences of making an irresponsible decision of driving while impaired. Police and MADD Canada also want to reinforce the liabilities, legal consequences and dangers of hosting graduation parties that may involve alcohol.
A CH-149 Cormorant and a CP-140 Aurora from 14 Wing Greenwood will conduct fly pasts as part of the Wing Commander’s change of command ceremony today in Greenwood. Colonel Brendan Cook has served in the role of Wing Commander since July 2019 and 14 Wing now welcomes Colonel Jeff Davis as the new Wing Commander. The Cormorant will fly over 14 Wing at approximately 10:10 a.m. and the Aurora at approximately 11:10 a.m. The aircraft will be at an altitude no lower than 500 feet above the highest obstacle over ground level.
