Search Continues for Missing Cape Breton Teen

Police and volunteer rescue crews are still searching for missing Cape Breton Teen. 15-year-old Kobe Clarence Pink was last seen on Wednesday night in Sydney Mines. The Cape Breton Regional Police say they have no evidence to suggest foul play but have confirmed the Major Crimes Unit is now investigating Pink’s disappearance. In addition to Ground Search and rescue teams a helicopter from the Department of Natural Resources is searching from the air. Pink is described as roughly 5-foot-five and 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black baseball hat, a red hooded sweater and black track pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or crime stoppers.

Hundreds Expected to Take Polar Bear Dip in Halifax Today

Brave souls will be plunging into the new year with a frosty dip in the Atlantic today. The Herring Cove Polar Bear Dip has drawn about 200 people into Halifax Harbour in recent years. This year Halifax Water has taken precautions to assure swimmers the harbour is safe to enter. The utility turned its ultraviolet lights back on to ensure bacteria levels in the harbour are within swimming guidelines. The Icy swim gets underway at noon.