New Glasgow council talked about concerning data coming from the East River Environmental Control Centre, which handles wastewater for the towns of New Glasgow, Stellarton, Trenton, Westville and parts of Pictou County. As part of a nation-wide survey, wastewater samples are tested for the presence of drugs and drug metabolites – compounds that leave the body after processing drugs. Data over the last few months has shown increases in both the amount and number of detected compounds in the wastewater. New Glasgow Police Chief Ryan Leil was unable to attend last night’s meeting, so council will be asking him to help interpret the data at their meeting next month.
Province supports Local Projects for Area Seniors
Several local organizations are receiving funding from the province for projects helping seniors age well and stay healthy. In all, 44 projects across Nova Scotia are being supported through the Age-Friendly Communities Grant program. The announcement was made by...
