A Shelter in Place Emergency Alert was issued shortly before 3:00am this morning for Colchester County, advising that two male suspects armed with a handgun were in the Ice Pond Drive area in Salmon River. An update from police at 3:50am indicated that one of the suspects was apprehended, but the other remains at large. Motorists have been asked to avoid the area and residents are advised to close and lock all doors and windows, and not leave a secure location. The suspect was last seen on foot in the Ice Pond Drive area and is described as wearing a dark grey hoodie, green or camouflage pants, and a white shirt. You are advised not to provide a ride to anyone asking for one, do not pick up hitchhikers, and do not disclose police locations.
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It’s anticipated that The Bank of Canada will hold steady with its key interest rate today as it assesses inflation pressures from the Iran war. Economists say the bank faces a balancing act between slowing growth and higher prices driven by global supply shocks. It’s expected that policymakers will wait for more clarity before adjusting rates, with markets expecting no change this week.
The federal Liberal government’s spring economic update is targeting affordability to meet the current era of uncertainty. Improved revenues and reduced expenses elsewhere mean the spring economic update includes 37.5-billion dollars in net new spending. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canada’s economy has been “resilient” despite headwinds from American tariffs and the war in Iran. Canada’s economy and federal revenues can benefit from higher oil prices in the short-term. But Ottawa’s update warns of sharp risks if a persistent conflict deals lasting damage to global supply chains.
The premier says the province is poised to become a world leader in offering residents the opportunity to take part in potentially groundbreaking medical research.
Tim Houston says Nova Scotians can now sign up for clinical trials or other research when they register or renew their health card, or via a web-based portal.
They can also contact Medical Services Insurance, the province’s public health insurance program. Options for participation include consenting to be contacted if they are a potential match for a clinical trial or other medical study, or allowing their biological samples and health information to be used to support research.
