Former MP Dianne Brushett passes away

Former Cumberland-Colchester MP Dianne Brushett has died.  The 74-year-old Liberal was elected in 1993, defeating then-Tory Bill Casey.  She lost to Casey in 1997, and two times after that.  Brushett served on several committees during her four years in Parliament.

Parrsboro ER day closures this weekend

The South Cumberland ER in Parrsboro will be closed from 8:30am-8:30pm tomorrow and Sunday.  That’s due to a doctor shortage, and it’ll be closed again next Friday, the 21st, for the same reason.