Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Level Freezing Rain Warning for today.  We could see freezing rain for a period of 4 to 6 hours today as the system makes its way across the province from west to east this morning into this evening.  Totals of 4 to 8mm in freezing rain is possible, making for slippery road conditions.  We can expect to see the freezing rain begin this evening and change to rain after midnight.

New Glasgow Regional Police are asking for the public’s help in their investigation of a vehicle theft at a convenience store parking lot at 300 East River Road in New Glasgow.   Police received a report of the theft on Thursday, December 18th between 2:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.  Police have released photos of the suspect and are looking for help in identifying the person.

A court appearance is set for today for 36-year old Dale Hartling, who Colchester County District RCMP say was safely arrested last week after being wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.  Hartling is facing charges of Possession of Firearm While Prohibited; Possession of Firearm Knowing it is Prohibited; and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.  Hartling is scheduled to appear in Truro Provincial Court today.

U-S alcohol producers are accusing Canadian liquor boards of giving local spirits an unfair edge on store shelves.

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States says provinces like Nova Scotia apply much lower markups to local liquor than imported products, sometimes by more than double.

The group claims the pricing breaks World Trade Organization rules and the United States-Mexico-Canada trade deal, and has asked U-S trade officials to intervene.

Nova Scotia’s liquor corporation says the pricing reflects public support for local producers, while U-S distillers warn sales in Canada have dropped sharply since tariffs began.