Gasoline and diesel prices both went down overnight in Nova Scotia. Gas prices decreased by 8.1 cents per litre, putting the minimum pump price for regular self-serve gasoline at 176.4 cents per litre. Diesel prices decreased by 1.2 cents per litre, leaving the minimum pump price for diesel at 211.3 cents per litre.
The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a suspicious death in Bible Hill. On Sunday, shortly after midnight, Colchester County District RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death at a home on Wild Chance Dr. in Bible Hill. The victim is a 32-year-old woman of Bible Hill, and her death is being treated as suspicious. That morning, a 29-year-old Bible Hill man, known to the victim, was arrested at the Bible Hill RCMP detachment and later released. At this point, investigators do not believe this was a random act and there’s no risk to the public. The investigation, led by Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, is ongoing and being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Service and RCMP Forensic Identification Section.
The new minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs in Nova Scotia says actual reforms are as important as an apology from the R-C-M-P for its past record in targeting Black people. Twila Grosse says she has first-hand experience of having been pulled over by police during a traffic stop in Halifax for “no particular reason” about 20 years ago. Grosse says she’s looking forward to seeing how the Black community engages with a promised consultation process ahead of the apology planned for next year. She says a police plan of action after that will be equally important.
The premier is heading overseas to recruit health-care workers and advance the province’s green energy goals. Tim Houston will visit Singapore, the Philippines and Japan beginning today until October 4th. He says he’ll be spreading the message that Nova Scotia is open to new business. He’ll also attend a series of healthcare recruitment events in the Philippines and Singapore, with an aim to attract more continuing care assistants.
The Town of New Glasgow has joined forces with Operation Lifesaver to raise awareness about rail-crossing safety. Every year, dozens of Canadians are killed or seriously injured in collisions at railway crossings. On Thursday, two new rail safety decals were unveiled at the High Street, New Glasgow Crossing as part of Operation Lifesaver’s “Look. Listen. Live.” Community Safety Partnership Program. Each bright yellow decal features a black silhouette of a train, as well as the words “Look. Listen. Live.”—Operation Lifesaver’s important rail-safety message.
A sports note, the Pictou County Weeks Crushers beat the Yarmouth Mariners 4-3.
