A collision in Melrose, New Brunswick near the Confederation Bridge on Tuesday between an Island EMS ambulance from PEI and a transport truck claimed three lives. Two paramedics and the patient they were caring for, all from PEI, died at the scene. The transport truck driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The RCMP is investigating the cause of the collision.
The U-S has launched new airstrikes against Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran responded with missile strikes targeting U-S military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, raising fears of another escalation.
Washington says it also revoked Iran’s ability to openly sell crude oil.
The exchange casts fresh doubt on planned negotiations aimed at easing tensions and reopening the vital shipping route.
The latest violence threatens to unravel the fragile ceasefire and deepen instability across the Middle East.
A German aerospace company has signed a 10-year deal to use a soon-to-be-built Nova Scotia commercial space launch pad. Maritime Launch Services says Germany’s Isar Aerospace will build a dedicated complex at its site near Canso for Isar’s launch vehicle, Spectrum. Maritime Launch says Isar will begin construction this year, with plans to launch space missions by 2028. The 10-year deal will see Isar pay Maritime Launch 3.75-million U-S per fiscal quarter once the contract is fully underway.
Pictou County’s own Kori Cheverie, Head Coach of the Professional Women’s Hockey League champion Montreal Victoire, is bringing The Walter Cup to Pictou County. A celebration with Kori and the Cup is planned for Friday, July 17th. There will be a Parade at 11:00 a.m., beginning at the former Big Al’s location to the Pictou County Wellness Centre. A Meet & Greet with Kori and Photo Opportunity with the Walter Cup will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Pictou County Wellness Centre
