U-S Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States won’t govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country.
That’s even as President Donald Trump again insisted Sunday night that the U-S would be running Venezuela following its weekend ouster of President Nicolas Maduro.
Rubio’s statements seemed designed to temper concerns about whether the American action to achieve regime change in the oil-rich nation might lead to another prolonged foreign intervention.
Meanwhile, interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez invited Trump “to collaborate” and said she’s seeking “respectful relations.”
On New Year’s Eve, RCMP responded to a report that a pickup truck was travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 102 when the driver lost control and the truck flipped. When officers arrived on scene, they determined that the driver, a 43-year-old man from Antigonish County, was showing signs of impairment. The man failed a test with a roadside screening device and later provided breath samples that showed him to be over the legal limit. He is facing impaired driving charges and is scheduled to appear in Truro Provincial Court in March. No one was injured in the crash.
Nova Scotians receiving income assistance will see their payments increase this year, marking the second year rates have been indexed to inflation. The Province says payments will increase by 1.6 per cent in 2026. Disability Support Program participants receiving the standard household rate will also see an increase of 1.6 per cent.
New Glasgow Town Hall will be lit orange throughout the month of January in recognition of Poverty Awareness Month. The Town says the lighting symbolizes awareness, compassion, and the importance of supporting individuals and families in the community.
In sports,
Canada’s world junior hockey championship will end in the bronze-medal game.
Canada lost 6-4 to Czechia in the semifinal Sunday, giving up the winning goal with just over a minute left in regulation.
Canada struggled to generate a sustained offence at even strength.
Canada plays Finland for bronze, while Czechia advances to face Sweden for gold.
