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Schools on operational days as CUPE starts strike actions
School districts throughout the province have announced operational days for their schools today, with staff required to report to work, but students remaining at home.
Late last night, CUPE informed the provincial government that among others, school custodians, bus drivers, educational assistants and library workers would be on strike today.
Parents were not notified of school closures until this morning.
CUPE supporters are picketing in downtown Sacvkille at Bridge and Main this morning.
CHMA will be following this story.
Circuit breaker extended
Premier Blaine Higgs and Dr. Jennifer Russell gave their weekly COVID update Thursday afternoon, and announced another extension to the circuit breaker measures that are in place in parts of Zones one, three and four. That means Sackvillians will be living with another week of single household bubbles.
Russell also announced that people 65 and over will be eligible for booster shots once six months has passed since their second shot. There’s more details on the news conference in our web story here.
Council to consider contribution to health care recruitment fund
At their meeting this coming Monday, Sackville town council will consider whether to back a plan by a local group to engage in health care worker recruitment for the Sackville area.
At a public meeting on September 20th, council heard the plan as presented by former mayor and current member of the Rural Health Action Group, John Higham. At the time, Higham asked for a contribution from the town, in the range of $5000 to $15,000, to help seed a fund that would be managed by the Sackville hospital foundation, a charitable organization.
When town staff presented their proposed budget to council earlier this month, it included $10,000 to go towards the fund.
Hear more about Hingham’s proposal on Tantramar Report, or in a web story here.
COVID update
The province announced another 69 new cases of COVID-19 in the province yesterday, with 23 of those in Zone 1. Of the Zone 1 cases, 18 are under investigation and five are related to travel. There are now 216 active cases in Zone 1.
Across the border, the Cumberland Health Network reported three new cases yesterday, and have an active case total of 30.
Climate Change Week Committee call for volunteers
Local non-profit EOS Eco-Energy is looking for volunteers for their annual Climate Change Week Committee. This committee will meet on a regular basis to brainstorm and plan events for the 10th annual Climate Change Week, which will take place in February of 2022. Get in touch with EOS Eco Energy at 536-4487 to sign up.
Upcoming events
The Atlantic Wildlife Institute is hosting a spooky woods walk for this year’s Halloween season. On Friday, October 29th from 6pm to 9pm, AWI is inviting those who dare to take a short walk through its haunted woods, promising ghouls, witches, and “who knows what else”. Admission is by donation and all proceeds will go towards AWI’s wildlife care program. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. AWI says bring a flashlight, and dress for the weather.
Another Halloween event, this time planned for the older crowd, is happening Friday as well. The Vogue Cinema is presenting the Rocky Horror Picture Show, a Halloween tradition, a 10pm on Friday. Tickets must be purchased online at the Vogue Cinema website, and participants must have proof of vaccination, and wear a mask.
Also on Friday, the Mount Allison women’s hockey team will take on St. FX in a regular season game at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre. The game starts at 7:15pm. The women’s hockey team recently turned around a losing streak with a win over Saint Mary’s University.
The musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is playing at the Motyer-Fancy Theatre in the Purdy Arts Centre this Friday and Saturday. Reservations can be made by calling 364-2234 or emailing motyerfancytheatre@mta.ca.
The Performers Theatre Company continues their run of The Book of Darkness and Light through to Halloween on Sunday, and again next week, wrapping up on November 6th. Ticket information is available at performerstheatre.com
