The Municipality of Sioux Lookout, the Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce and K-Net are paying tribute to Jesse Terry.
Terry was named Rookie of the Year for his performance in the 2026 Iditorod Dog Sled race in Alaska.
He finished 14th overall.
A meet and greet will take place this Sunday at the Sioux Lookout Recreation Center from 3:00 until 4:30.
The province says the door is open for discussions with First Nations leaders on cannabis.
Last Thursday, April 2, members of First Nations communities blocked key highways for several hours.
The protests were over RCMP raids of cannabis storefronts on First Nations.
Tensions are high, First Nations say it’s their Treaty right to sell cannabis on their lands.
Justice minister Scott Armstrong says they’re always open to meeting, but there are policies in place.
“We have a policy where First Nations can actively participate in cannabis sales at NSLC locations, with proceeds going back to the bands. We’re willing to have discussions on that, and other policies,” said Armstrong.
Armstrong says the province strongly supports the RCMP and their actions on illegal cannabis.
“The Cannabis Control Act is the law of the land in Nova Scotia. The Cannabis Act is the law of the land across Canada. Health Canada produced cannabis products are the only legal ones across the country.”
Armstrong was asked what it will take to resolve tensions.
“We’ll have to work on that together. I think the onus is on all leadership to work together to try and find a solution to all of these issues. The issue of public health and safety for young people is a priority.”
Premier Houston issued a lengthy statement over Easter weekend, saying blocking a highway or road is never acceptable.
He said they are ready to work together to address the drug crisis, but they are not prepared to accept the status quo.
3 arrested after RCMP vehicles damaged
Meanwhile, RCMP say two men, aged 33 and 30 from Potlotek and a 19-year-old man from River Bourgeois were arrested in relation to mischief Thursday.
This was after several police vehicles were damaged during the protests in Potlotek, RCMP say seven vehicles had damage of some kind, including broken windows and flat tires.
Police say no charges have been laid.
Potlotek First Nation released a statement condemning the vandalism, and asked anyone with information to come forward.
The First Nation said the raid Thursday caused fear, and what followed was a powerful demonstration of unity and solidarity across the community.
There was a false sighting of the man wanted on a Canada Wide warrant at NSCC in Bridgewater.
Bridgewater Police say it was Wednesday morning when an officer was flagged down on High Street by a driver who believed they saw the man on the school’s campus.
Police notified staff, who followed safety protocols, but it was confirmed Latif Tag El Din was not at the location.
It was Monday afternoon when Bridgewater Police issued a statement that they were looking for Din. They had labelled him a “dangerous man”, which had many in town wondering why an emergency alert was not issued.
Mayor David Mitchell says even with the situation did not warrant an alert and he thanked police for how they handled the situation.
Din remains at large.
The future of one of the most iconic tourist destinations in the province remains uncertain two years after it closed, now that the cost of restoration has gone through the roof.
Parks Canada says it could cost anywhere between $11.6 million to $70 million for any work necessary on the Keltic Lodge in order for it to be used as a hotel.
It was in 2024 when the building shut down after it became too pricey to maintain the aging structure. It was estimated to cost tens of millions of dollars.
Now, the federal agency says decisions have still not been made about what will happen to the building, but they are in discussions with GolfNorth about it, who owns the lease.
“Both parties must be in agreement before any action is taken on the Main Lodge,” says Parks Canada in a news release.
In addition, a third-party is involved to look into possibilities for the main lodge and cottages. Electrical, heating systems, conduct repairs, accessibility requirements and other standards and codes would all need to be upgraded.
Despite the building being valued by the community, it did not meet requirements to be designated as a heritage building, according to the Federal Heritage Review Office.
However, other infrastructure work is now complete including a partial realignment to the Keltic In-Road and parking lot upgrades to the Middle Head Trail.
Parks Canada says they will continue to keep the community informed with any new information. You can also provide feedback at infocb@pc.gc.ca.
An investigation by the Serious Incident Response Team has led to charges against a member of the Bathurst Police Force.
According to a release, the Bathurst Police Force contacted SiRT on May 27, 2025, regarding an allegation an officer was harassing a former intimate partner.
A second incident was referred to SiRT on June 27, 2025, and a third on June 28, 2025.
Both were related to the initial referral.
SiRT’s statement said the third incident was to referred to them by the RCMP. Due to the nature of the allegations in that case, SiRT asked the RCMP to conduct that investigation while they provided oversight and review.
After the completion of the investigations, a constable with the Bathurst Police Force was charged on April 7.
He’s facing charges of criminal harassment, being unlawfully in a dwelling house, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, harassment by making repeated communications by way of telecommunication and breach of trust of a public office.
All the offences are alleged to have occurred between Nov. 1, 2022, and May 26, 2025.
The officer will appear in Bathurst provincial court on June 29.
SiRT is responsible for investigating all matters that involve death, serious injury, sexual assault and intimate partner violence or other matters of a public interest that may have arisen from the actions of a police officer, on or off duty, in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick.
Investigations are under the direction and control of an independent civilian director, who has the sole authority to determine if charges should be laid at the conclusion of an investigation.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is now just one seat away from a majority government.
Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu of Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong in Ontario has crossed the floor to the Liberals.
In a meeting with Carney this morning, Gladu told reporters she’s been watching Carney since he was elected and the big things he’s been driving.
“Nation building projects, diversifying our trade, bolstering our defense, plans to address criminality and build more homes,” said Gladu. “These are things Canadians want.”
With three by-elections on the horizon Monday, the Liberals now only need to win one of those seats to grab a narrow majority, bringing them to 172 seats in the House of Commons. The federal Conservatives now hold 140.
Carney said he is honoured to welcome Gladu and that she has tremendous experience in business as an engineer and ten years in parliament.
“We couldn’t be happier to have expertise, experience and energy coming to our team,” said Carney.
More to come….
A proposed whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia is moving closer to reality with new funding announced to support construction.
The Whale Sanctuary Project says it has secured additional donor contributions, including a three-million U.S. dollar donation, to help advance work at its site in Port Hilford Bay.
The funding will support early infrastructure as the sanctuary prepares to eventually receive whales currently held in captivity.
A key part of that plan includes the potential relocation of two orcas, Wikie and Keijo, currently in France.
The organization says it is awaiting a final decision from the French government on the future of the whales, which could either be moved to another facility in France or transferred to the Nova Scotia sanctuary.
Project leaders say they are prepared to receive the whales if approval is granted, noting the site is being designed as a more natural, ocean-based environment for animals that have spent their lives in captivity.
The sanctuary would provide long-term care while allowing whales to live in a larger, more natural habitat compared to traditional marine parks.
The project also comes as attention grows around the future of other captive whales, including belugas in Canada, with increasing pressure to find alternative care options.
Organizers say the Nova Scotia sanctuary is intended to serve as one of those options, offering a different model focused on long-term welfare and rehabilitation.
There’s a last-minute meeting happening Wednesday afternoon over a proposed wind farm project in Antigonish, just one day before it could get approval from the province.
The Moose Conservation Association of Nova Scotia (MCANS) has been desperately trying to stop the Eigg Mountain Wind Farm project over concerns of what it will do to the moose population and will now meet with the company behind it.
The group says Renewable Energy Systems (RES) wants to get a sense of how this project can work with them as well as other stakeholders. However, MCANS is holding firm on its stance that it’s in the worst possible place.
The MCANS which has been pushing to stop the project and went as far as to start a campaign urging the public to help.
The farm would have 22 turbines producing up to 154 megawatts of power to be completed in 2028.
The MCANS is concerned as the proposed location is in a heavily moose populated area full of wetlands and old forest growth areas.
Their treasurer, John Fillier wants to attend the meeting to find out how such an obviously poor location could have been chosen and who made that decision.
He questions if the decision was based purely on wind strengths in the area with little foresight or concern for its effects on resident moose.
A woman in Cape Breton has been charged with second-degree murder.
The 45-year-old from Sydney was arrested Tuesday in connection to a death at a residence in River Ryan.
A 47-year-old man from Sydney was the victim, Cape Breton Regional Police say the two were known to each other.
Police believe it’s an isolated incident.
A public hearing has been scheduled as the Town of Lunenburg looks to increase water rates for residents and businesses.
The town has submitted an application to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board, which will hold a hearing on May 27 to review the request.
Under the proposal, residential customers would see their flat rate increase by about $14 per quarter, bringing the total bill from roughly $170 to $185.
Commercial customers would see increases ranging from about 9 to 12 percent, depending on the type of service.
The proposed changes must be approved by the board before they can take effect, with July identified as a potential start date.
The board is responsible for reviewing utility rates across the province to ensure they are fair and reasonable.
Residents will have an opportunity to take part in the process. Anyone interested can sign up to speak at the hearing to share their views before a decision is made.
The town notes that residential customers will remain on a flat rate for now, as it continues to collect data through its ongoing water meter installation program.