A 21-year-old man from Pictou Landing First Nation has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for manslaughter.

Cameron James Prosper was originally charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing of 23-year-old Prabhjot Singh Katri in September 2021.

In his decision, Justice Jeffrey Hunt said the attack was “made without rational cause,” but without intent to kill Katri.

Prosper stabbed Katri in the neck as the victim was walking to his car after leaving a friend’s apartment in Truro.

 

 

Renowned artist Dawn MacNutt believes five life-sized sculptures stolen from her property in Pictou County were taken by copper thieves.

MacNutt says she discovered Thursday that the works which had been on display outside her studio and home in Little Harbour were gone.

The woven copper sculptures are worth thousands of dollars with one valued at around four-thousand dollars.

MacNutt says she has filed a report with police and even paid a visit to the local recycling depot to ask them to be on the lookout for the art pieces.

 

 

Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in services this week in all zones.  Locations include:

Tatamagouche Fire Hall (ages 5+)

202 Main St., Tatamagouche

Tuesday, May 16 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Offering eligible doses by age range

New Glasgow Public Health Office (six months to 5 years)

Community Health Centre, 690 East River Rd., New Glasgow

Wednesday, May 17 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Appointments must be pre-booked

Visit CanImmunize to register: NS Vaccine Booking Page

 

 

An elder from the Eskasoni First Nation has been recognized for his decades of work to preserve Mi’kmaw culture, language and history.

Indspire, a national charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people, says Albert Marshall will receive a lifetime achievement award at its 30th award ceremony next month.

 

 

New Glasgow Council has approved the relocation of the community garden from Provost Street to its permanent location on Glasgow Street, across from the New Glasgow Farmer’s Market.

The relocation will be starting immediately and will include new garden beds, water source, benches, and a sign.

The community garden project is in partnership with the community group New GlasGrow.

The Community Garden is anticipated to be fully open in time for prime growing season.