A man is facing charges after an armed robbery at the Needs Convenience store on George Street early Saturday morning. Police say a man with his face covered entered the store with a weapon and demanded money from the clerk. The man fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. Neither the clerks or two other customers in the store were injured. Police responding to the robbery arrested a suspect a short distance away. A 28-year-old Sydney man if facing charges of armed robbery and disguise with intent.
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Renowned NS Fossil Collector Dies
A world renowned Nova Scotia fossil collector has passed away. Don Reid’s collection of Joggins area fossils that he began collecting back in the 1930’s is credited with helping the area become a world heritage site in 2008. Reid was also an Order of Nova Scotia recipient. A funeral for Reid is scheduled for this Thursday in Amherst.