Parents Group Calling For Immediate Release Of Fall Education Plan

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

A group of parents has sent an open letter to Premier Stephen McNeil, calling on his government to immediately provide a plan for education this fall.

Parents for a Pandemic Education Plan says the lack of a plan is causing serious anxiety and stress to families who are trying to make decisions about their jobs and potential childcare.

The province has announced it plans to release back-to-school details by the end of the month.

But a member of the group says that doesn’t offer parents enough time to plan.

She also says it doesn’t provide much time for public input and consultation.

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Cape Breton RCMP Officer Facing Uttering A Threat Charge

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

A Cape Breton RCMP officer has been charged with uttering a threat after an investigation by the province’s police watchdog.

52 year-old Staff Sergeant Nelson Salter is due in court to enter a plea to the charge on September 17^th.

He’s accused of uttering a threat to cause death or bodily harm on July 3^rd in Sydney River.

The RCMP referred the matter to the Serious Incident Response Team after they were contacted by a woman claiming she had been assaulted and threatened by her husband who’s a member of the RCMP.

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Council Approves Electronic-Only Voting

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

Regional council has voted 8-3 in favour of approving electronic-only voting for the October municipal election.

Councillor Jim MacLeod is one of those who voted against the idea.

He says many seniors don’t have internet connections.

Meanwhile, Mayor Cecil Clarke says electronic voting is the safest way to hold an election during the pandemic.

People can vote by using computers and other electronic devices or a phone.

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NS Now 6 Days Without New COVID-19 Case

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

The province is reporting no new COVID-19 cases for the sixth day in a row.

The latest case was reported on Wednesday of last week after a truck driver who traveled outside of the country tested positive.

The province is also reporting two recoveries, bringing the total number of confirmed active cases down to one.

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Regional Council Meets This Morning

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

Regional Councillors will deal with name changes and new names at this morning’s video/teleconference meeting.

Councillors will be presented with a list of possible new names for Cornwallis Street in Sydney.

The municipality is renaming the street after a protest over the current name after controversial British General Edward Cornwallis.

Councillors will also discuss a resolution to rename the Bayplex as The Miners Forum.

And councillors will also deal with a resolution to name the second berth in Sydney Harbour Liberty Pier in honour of veterans who served in the Second World War.

This morning’s meeting is due to start at 9:00.

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