Another group of residents forced from their homes by a wildfire in western Nova Scotia will soon be allowed to return home. The Nova Scotia government says re-entry for 17 homes will start today, with residents required to bring a valid piece of I-D showing their address. Those returning home are being told power will be restored once they’re back in their homes. The Natural Resources Department changed the status of the Long Lake wildfire to being held on September 8th.
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The Bank of Canada is overwhelmingly expected to cut its policy rate to 2.5 per cent in its interest rate decision on Wednesday. Before the decision, governing council will get a look at August inflation data from Statistics Canada today. Economists expect the annual inflation rate to rise to two per cent, from 1.7 per cent in July. August’s inflation figures won’t reflect the federal government’s move at the start of September to waive the majority of the retaliatory tariffs Canada had in place against the U-S.
After three months away from the chamber, M-Ps returned to the House of Commons yesterday to kick off the fall session.
It had been even longer — five months — since Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was last in the House after losing his Ottawa-area riding in the April election and winning back an Alberta seat in a byelection last month.
He and Prime Minister Mark Carney had their first-ever question period exchange.
Cost-of-living, housing, immigration and crime issues dominated question period.
The New Glasgow 150 International Town Criers Competition is being hosted in Downtown New Glasgow this Thursday through Sunday. It’s part of the town’s 150th Anniversary celebrations. The event will welcome town criers and their consorts from across Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. Throughout the event, criers will showcase their skills through traditional proclamations, heritage-themed cries, and celebratory performances, with judging based on voice, clarity, and showmanship.
Jim Stewart, New Glasgow’s Town Crier, says Town criers are keepers of history, heritage, and voice — and the competition is an opportunity to showcase their craft and bring communities together in the spirit of celebration.
