A boil water advisory has been issued for residents on the New Waterford water system. The CBRM’s Water Utility say the advisory is a precautionary response after the test of a single water sample turned up quality concerns. Customers are being advised to boil any water that could be consumed for at least one minute. That includes water for brushing teeth, washing food, or drinking. The advisory covers the communities of New Waterford, River Ryan, Lingan, Scotchtown and New Victoria. The advisory will remain in effect until the utility is able to produce two clean tests from the same location over a two day period.
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18-Year-Old Driver Arrested for Dragging Officer in Pictou County
An 18-year-old has been arrested for allegedly fleeing a checkpoint and dragging an RCMP officer with his vehicle in Pictou County last month. The incident occurred on Highway 4 near Alma on February 25th. After briefly stopping to talk to the officer at the checkpoint the driver accelerated, dragging the officer who suffered minor injuries as a result. Pictou County RCMP say an 18-year-old man was arrested without incident on Friday night and faces charges of dangerous operation of motor vehicle, operating a vehicle while being pursued by police and driving with a suspended licence.