Amherst co-operation

Amherst town council recently set its strategic priorities for the year.

The list-topper is inter-municipal co-operation with Cumberland County and Oxford.

The biggest decision for the three municipalities is the future of the Little Forks landfill, which will be full by the end of 2018.

Via Rail issues

Via Rail has temporarily suspended sales of its Canada 150 Youth Pass as it works on some technical issues with its online booking engine.

The high demand for the pass, which went on sale Tuesday; is causing technical difficulties.

The 150-dollar pass offers travellers between the ages of 12 and 25 unlimited travel across Canada in July, or students 26 and older with a valid student I-D.