Tomorrow is Heritage Day in Nova Scotia. It’s the third year of the relatively new holiday. The province says it plans to honour Mi’kmaw heritage tomorrow by celebrating the accomplishments of the Mi’kmaw community in the province with a number of events, including hockey games being played in Membertou and Truro. As well, the Museum of Natural History, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Museum of Industry and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia will be all be free of charge on Monday.
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Armed Robbery at Sydney Gas Station
A 20-year-old man is in custody after an armed robbery at Sydney gas station Saturday morning. Cape Breton Regional Police responded to Sobey Fuels on Prince Street shortly before 7am after receiving a 911 call. Police say an armed robbery had taken place but have not disclosed what type of weapon was used. No one was injured but a 20-year-old man has been taken into custody. Police and a K-9 unit remained on the scene for some time and the matter is still under investigation.