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The Amherst Police Department is warning the public about a rise in thefts and scams.
Police say pin-checking is a distraction scam, where a scammer may place themselves near a victim to see their pin number, then distract them to steal their credit or debit card.
Police say there has been an increase in these types of crimes over the past several weeks at local stores, in parking lots, and even at private residences.
Police warn people to shield their pin numbers when making a purchase and be cautious of people approaching you with unusual requests or distractions.
(The Canadian Press)
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s N-D-P says it is running a full slate of 40 candidates for the first time since 2015.
A news release says 21 of those candidates are women.
Party leader Jim Dinn is making an announcement this morning in St. John’s about strengthening the province’s conflict of interest rules for members of government.
Liberal Leader John Hogan is in Gander today, and Progressive Conservative Leader Tony Wakeham is campaigning in Lewisporte.
(The Canadian Press)
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The spouse of the man behind the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia is set to publish a book recounting the abuse she endured in their relationship.
Lisa Banfield’s memoir called “The First Survivor: Life with Canada’s Deadliest Mass Shooter” is due to be published in January by Sutherland House.
Banfield wrote the book in collaboration with her sister Maureen Banfield and journalist Sherri Aikenhead.
Sutherland House says the book is both a personal account and a call to action to shift society’s response to victims of intimate partner violence.
(The Canadian Press)
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About 75 firefighters from across the Maritimes gathered in P-E-I on the weekend to learn about combating electric vehicle fires.
Peter Vandenbroek of the P-E-I Firefighters Association says E-V and lithium-ion battery fires present unique challenges.
He says it takes a large amount of water to extinguish these fires because the burning batteries can create their own oxygen, which keeps feeding the fire.
As well, he says it’s tough to get at E-V batteries because they are typically under the vehicle.
(CBC News)
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Three people will receive Prince Edward Island’s Medal of Merit today.
Lieutenant Governor Wassim Salamoun will invest this year’s recipients during a ceremony at Government House.
Those receiving the medal include Dr. Laurie Brinklow, for her contributions to the literary and academic life of the province.
As well, Kirstin Lund will be recognized for her dedication to the rights of women, and Ian Petrie will receive a medal for his in-depth reporting on agriculture issues.
(The Canadian Press)
