Truro Local News

THREE HONOURED FOR SAVING NEW GLASGOW MAN'S LIFE

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:47:00 GMT

Three people who helped save the life of a 30-year-old New Glasgow man with muscular dystrophy have been honoured with medals and certificates.

On July 5th, 2011, Jamie Jardine's motorized wheelchair hit a pothole on the Samson Trail and went out of control, sending him tumbling over the side of a bank and into the East River.

Barbara Smith was given the Royal Canadian Humane Association’s Honorary Testimonial Certificate for seeking help for Jardine after being the first person on scene.

Donald Gunton and New Glasgow Constable Anthony Thomas were awarded the association's Medal of Bravery for rescuing Jardine from the East River.

Back row: Trenton Mayor Glen MacKinnon, New Glasgow Police Chief Delaney Chisholm, Constable Anthony Thomas, MP Peter MacKay, New Glasgow Mayor Barrie MacMillan.

Front row: Barbara Smith, Jamie Jardine and Donald Gunton. (Picture submitted by Jamie Jardine)

BODIES OF MISSING NB FISHERMEN RECOVERED

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:53:00 GMT

(CP) - The death of three New Brunswick fishermen has cast a pall over the communities where they lived and worked.

Two bodies were recovered Sunday, and the third was found Saturday.

All three were found near where their boat hit a sandbar in rough seas off New Brunswick`s northeast coast and capsized.

The minister of a United Church in the village of Tabusintac says the tight-knit community is broken.

Olive Ann Archibald says she`s offering counselling for people in the community.

One of the victims was from Archibald's village, the others came from the communities of Brantville and Tracadie-Sheila.

The victims were aged 23, 32 and 35.

The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the tragedy.

HARPER'S CHIEF OF STAFF QUITS

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:53:00 GMT

(CP) - The Prime Minister's Chief of Staff has resigned in light of the controversy around his handling of expense payments involving Senator Mike Duffy.

Nigel Wright says Stephen Harper has accepted his resignation.

The Prime Minister's Office said earlier this week that Wright personally paid off $90,000 in inappropriately claimed housing expenses for Duffy, who then stepped down from the Conservative caucus.

Wright says his actions were intended "solely to secure the repayment of funds," which he considered to be in the public interest.

SHELL CANADA TO SURVEY SHELBURNE BASIN

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:39:00 GMT

Seven Shell Canada 3D offshore exploration vessels have arrived in Nova Scotia.

The company will begin surveying the Shelburne Basin next week, signalling the company's renewed interest in exploring the province's offshore.

It's part of a $1 billion collaboration between the province and Shell Canada.

There's also a $1 billion bid by British Petroleum Exploration Canada for a seismic program in April 2014 and 2015.

The province's analysis of offshore petroleum data identified a potential of more than 120-trillion cubic feet of gas and eight-billion barrels of oil.

SPORTS SCHEDULE

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

NHL Playoffs
Western Conference Semifinals
Chicago at Detroit, 8:30 p.m.
(Series tied 1-1)

Memorial Cup at Saskatoon
Round Robin
Portland vs. London, 9 p.m.

Baseball
American League
Seattle at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Toronto, 2:07 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.
Minnesota at Atlanta, 8:10 p.m.
Oakland at Texas, 9:05 p.m.
Boston at Chicago White Sox, 9:10 p.m.
Kansas City at Houston, 9:10 p.m.

National League
Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets, 8:10 p.m.
Minnesota at Atlanta, 8:10 p.m.
Philadelphia at Miami, 8:10 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee, 9:10 p.m.
Arizona at Colorado, 9:40 p.m.
St. Louis at San Diego, 11:10 p.m.
Washington at San Francisco, 11:15 p.m.

Truro and Area Ball Hockey League
Pre-Novice Division
Canadiens vs Leafs, 5 p.m.

Novice Division
Bruins vs Flyers, 6 p.m.
Sharks vs Ducks, 7 p.m.

WEATHER

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Tonight..Periods of rain ending this evening then cloudy. Amount 2 to 4 mm. Fog patches. Low 7.

Tuesday..Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud late in the afternoon. High 16.

Wednesday..A mix of sun and cloud. High 14.

Thursday..Cloudy with showers. High 14.

Friday..Showers. High 14.

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Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:42:00 GMT

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