(Cabinet-Retreat)
The federal cabinet retreat is wrapping up today in Halifax.
Canada-U.S. relations are on the agenda with current and former Canadian ambassadors to Washington among the experts making presentations to the cabinet.
The U-S is Canada’s most dominant trading partner, accounting for more than three-quarters of Canada’s exports last year.
The cabinet retreat comes just three weeks before Parliament resumes following the summer break.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Warrant-Arrest)
Nova Scotia R-C-M-P say they have arrested a man who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.
Police say Stephen “Dakota” Maloney was wanted on multiple warrants for firearms and driving offences and now faces new charges, including possession of property obtained by crime.
Police have been searching for the suspect since a July 31st search at homes in Birchwood and Hansford that resulted in the arrest of eight people.
The Mounties say the 33-year-old Maloney was arrested last week as he tried to flee on foot near a home in Little Dyke.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Bear-Trail)
Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources is investigating an unconfirmed report of a bear on a Halifax-area trail.
A section of the Shearwater Flyer trail, which is popular for hikers and cyclists, was closed yesterday.
A department spokesperson says live traps were set “out of an abundance of caution.”
Signs have also been put up to warn about a bear in the area, reminding people to make loud noises and to keep children and pets close.
(Global News)
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(NB-Dangerous-Driving)
Police in Saint John, New Brunswick say they have arrested a 26-year-old man following a dangerous driving incident in the city’s north end.
Police say they were asked to locate a vehicle in connection with a man believed to be in a mental health crisis.
Officers spotted the vehicle multiple times and attempts to stop it were unsuccessful before it was finally found abandoned on the Westfield Road.
The suspect was arrested following a search and police say he faces charges of dangerous operation of a vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, and failing to stop for police.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NL-Online-Safety)
Police in Newfoundland and Labrador are reminding parents to speak with their kids about online safety as the school year begins.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says parents should teach their kids never to give out any personal information while they’re online.
The force is asking parents to talk to their kids about cyberbullying and to let kids know that they should tell an adult immediately if they’re being attacked online.
Parents are also advised to tell their kids they should never share their photo without parental permission.
(The Canadian Press)
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