Gasoline prices went down by 2.0 cents per litre overnight in Nova Scotia.
The minimum pump price for regular self-serve gasoline is 148.9 cents per litre in the local area.
Diesel prices increased by 2.2 cents per litre, putting the minimum pump price for diesel at 137.1 cents per litre locally.
The provincial government says it will support a new nursing program at Acadia University.
Premier Tim Houston made the announcement yesterday.
The new program at Acadia will be a satellite site of Cape Breton University’s nursing program.
The program will start in September and eventually transition to a standalone program at Acadia.
Also, Nova Scotia Community College will expand its practical nursing program intake with 30 additional seats at each of the Annapolis Valley, Lunenburg, Strait Area, and Truro campuses beginning in September; and Burridge and Kingstec campuses beginning in January 2024, for a total of 180 new seats.
The Ontario Provincial Police officer fatally shot in an ambush east of Ottawa is being described as an exemplary officer.
Sergeant Eric Mueller was killed and two others were injured when they responded to a disturbance call at a home in Bourget.
One of the injured officers remains in hospital with serious injuries, and the other is recovering at home.
A 39-year-old man is charged with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder.
Nova Scotia R-C-M-P say 60 officers will be field testing body cameras starting Monday.
Officers across the province will test body cams and a new digital evidence management system over the next eight-to-10 weeks.
Chief Superintendent Sue Black says the goal is to improve public understanding of police work and performance, and build trust between the R-C-M-P and communities.
Field tests will also be happening in Alberta and Nunavut.
The YMCA of Pictou County has detailed some road closures and parking notices that will be in place for the Miss Miles 5K Mother’s Day Classic on Sunday.
Riverside Parkway from MacLean St to George Street will be closed from 8:00am-2:00pm.
George Street Bridge will be closed from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Northbound lane on Abercrombie Road from George Street to Canary Drive will be closed from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
The Glasgow Square Theatre parking lot will be partially closed today and Saturday. It will be fully closed on Sunday.
