Gasoline and diesel prices both went up overnight in Nova Scotia. The price of regular gasoline rose by 3.8 cents per litre, leaving the minimum pump price for regular self-serve at $1.88 per litre in the local area. The price of diesel increased by 5.9 cents per litre, putting the minimum pump price for self-serve diesel at $2.27 per litre locally.
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An investigation is underway into a protest that led to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s car windshield being smashed on Wednesday. R-C-M-P are investigating after a person climbed onto a vehicle and smashed the windshield while the premier and his staff were inside. Protesters blocked the vehicles from leaving a speaking event at Acadia University and Police say no injuries were reported. Mounties are looking to identify the people involved in blocking the premier’s departure or causing damage to the vehicle.
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Dozens of paramedics from both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are working on Prince Edward Island today. They’re covering off the shifts of PEI paramedics so they can attend the funerals of two colleagues. Two PEI paramedics died in a July 7th crash in Melrose, New Brunswick that involved their ambulance and a transport truck. The collision also claimed the life of the patient in their care.
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The federal government says it plans to strike 2-billion dollars in deals with the provinces and territories in an effort to recruit and train up to 100-thousand more Red Seal trade workers.
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced the funding under the existing Team Canada Strong program in Halifax yesterday.
The government says the funding will expand training capacity and reduce systemic barriers that slow certification.
Ottawa says it will soon start negotiations and hopes to have agreements and funding in place with the provinces and territories this fiscal year.
