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New Glasgow first N.S. town to receive Cougar

Cougar CHRISTOPHER CAMERON - THE NEWS

Cougar

Published on March 4, 2013
Published on March 3, 2013

New Glasgow town councillor and New Glasgow Regional Police Service commissioner Jack Lewis and Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay discuss the Cougar armoured vehicle acquired by the New Glasgow department recently at a short showcase on Sunday.

The vehicle will be used by the emergency response team (ERT) to better protect the public and ensure officer safety in dangerous situations.

The department applied a year ago for one of the cougar vehicles from the Department of National Defence through the system for disposable assets. The vehicle was used in the Balkans and Somalia and no money was exchanged in this acquisition, according to MacKay.

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    Jimmy Dean
    - April 1, 2013 at 03:30:22

    FYI The Cougar is fitted with a FV101 Scorpion Light Tank Turret. So in a way it IS part tank. It will get AT BEST 6 to 8 kilometers per gallon of diesel. It should have a range of 600 Kilometers. It is a light armoured personnel carrier and support vehicle. They are very good with IED's, or explosives. The engine is a drop in replacement used in commercial trucks, so parts for the engine are NOT a problem. Other parts may be, BUT it's unlikely to break often because it's built like a tank and it won't be used very often. Hopefully. If it is used often taxpayers are going to have a HUGE fuel bill. Will drivers need special licenses? These are huge, 22,000 lbs. Not fast, but they can go highway speed, and they DON"T stop on a dime. Nor do they handle well at highway speed. They drive, unsurprisingly, like a wheeled tank. And FYI, some tanks do have wheels. This, is for all intent and purpose a tank. Yes, technically it's an armoured personnel carrier, but for civilian use, it might as well be a tank. It weighs as much as a light tank. It has a tank turret on it. It has a cannon. It has a machine gun. It has armoured optics. If it walks like a duck... BTW, these are also able to float in water. So if some Bond villain comes to New Glasgow, Canada, We've got it covered. Oh, and finally, I want one too. It'd make a great camping vehicle. No more noisy neighbors. Well, not for long, anyways.

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    db cooper
    - March 7, 2013 at 08:17:01

    this veicle is made for crowd control , didnt anyone notice that arround all the bases and militia bases they are erecting watch towers / gunners towers , you know the same kind they have at concentration camps and prisions and detention centers, i believe they are setting up to make detention centers out of military bases ! if you ask me they are expecting civil unrest , its happening all over north america !

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    Seriously?
    - March 6, 2013 at 20:57:11

    What a bunch of idiots! It's embarrassing.

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    SMH
    - March 6, 2013 at 18:57:30

    Coming from a military person, just wait until they get all 11 tonnes of it stuck in muck, or forget to put the plugs in and it sinks :) how much is it going to cost for a special heavy lift to be brought in to get it out? will they be hiring more people for training or more people hired that know how to use it and maintain it? a little over the top for town cops, they are not even rcmp.. leave the military equipment to the military

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    jermaine
    - March 6, 2013 at 18:30:50

    i think they gave it to the ngpd so all u nuts can have somthing to talk about.... thanks enjoyed reading all the comments!!!

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    Freaking Crazy
    - March 6, 2013 at 12:41:05

    Why in the world does New Glasgow need a military armoured vehicle for?! Halifax would have been a bit easier to swallow, but New Glasgow, Really? This just shows what kind of mentally we have running the area, no wonder people are moving out of there like crazy. How much is it going to cost to keep this vicious toy? I bet she isn't the best for fuel economy either for all this 'practicing' ie playing. Maybe it is something for Peter to go driving around it in parades? There is no need for such a ridiculous item that will only come with a big price tag for gas and upkeep and repairs.. plus NG, your really reinforcing the worst place to live mentally out there..your still making us look STUPID...

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    Smoke and mirrors
    - March 6, 2013 at 10:19:52

    The RCMP have had them for at least 10 years.....I used to see them training at Aldershot with them they had 2or 3 ........but they upgraded to a much more modern multi-capable armoured vehicle ...........It is an asset for NGRP that may sit around for a long time like the old armourd Brink's truck they had.....but will be good for training ..Forming the NGRP encompassing all the towns was done because they are afraid that the RCMP may be asked to give a quote to police the entire County...They are The Pictou County Police.....and come fully equipped.....Once they Regionalize and try to take the County they will want pay parity with Halifax along with all the bells and whistles...the Mounties already have .......Policing is expensive........

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    Formerly from NG
    - March 5, 2013 at 21:49:41

    Don't recall all the details but didn't, a number of years ago, the NGPS/ERT acquire an armoured Brinks truck for something like a dollar, for emergencies? Never saw it again, what ever happened to it?

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    REALLY
    - March 5, 2013 at 20:44:50

    The Harbour Hopper would have been better than this.

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    Gen. George Patton
    - March 5, 2013 at 09:41:54

    I can't stop laughing... glad I live in the County.

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      Formerly from NG
      - March 5, 2013 at 21:38:21

      Don't recall all the details but didn't, a number of years ago, the NGPS/ERT buy an armoured car/ Brinks truck? to use for S.W.A.T. events? What ever happened to that?

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    A Local
    - March 5, 2013 at 07:13:01

    Wow some of you people are so*me narrow minded. VERY narrow. Educate yourself on a subject before you try to enlighten us. Most of you are showing it. -Something to do with EI changes? Really.. - I agree with fix the hospital. Let tear it down and not have one period. See how long it takes everyone on here to decide what to do with the excess money that is killing people. - "" worst place to live in Canada & Bath Salts capital of Canada... this is really helping to live up to the reputation! "" So obviously we should have less cops/RCMP. Cause to many would mean we are dangerous and less is better? - ""Un-F-ing-Believable"" Technically we are fighting nobody. So why should we need any law enforcement. You people just can't see the world changing. It is just merely another tool that may be needed someday. But hey better to not have it and then need it someday, cause then you people wouldn't have something else to have another UN-educated opinion on. You are sitting in your house with your young daughter/son. The power has been out all day as you have just witnessed the largest snow storm in recent NS history. The power has been out since last night. You decide to go outside to check the gas in the small generator you bought at the local crappy tire to keep your refrigerator running. After you return inside, you find your young daughter/son on the floor unresponsive. Panic runs through your body... You frantically dial 911. “SOMETHINGS WRONG WITH MY CHILD PLEASE SEND HELP!!!” “We're Sorry sir/mam, we can't send anybody to your residence. The emergency response vehicles can't get through the snow and the local plow trucks are hours away” ( most likely trying to get the EI office or something open ). . . After seconds feel like hours, there is a new voice on phone. “Mam/Sir this is Staff Sergeant X. We are going to send our Cougar armoured vehicle to you. It's a 6 wheeled, multi-terrain vehicle capable of operating in deep snow. Vehicles like this have been used in many larger cities like Edmonton since 2007. We are very proud to have it.” The "tank" comes and gets your child and delivers him/her to the hospital HOURS before an ambulance could. The doctors discover your child has had a febrile seizure and would not have survived without getting to the hospital on time. Yup. Good thing we should never need this "tank"since we live in a perfect world and nothing happens here. **

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      Silent Nomore
      - March 6, 2013 at 14:24:48

      "A Local" - you should educate yourself before being so critical. The Canadian government bought these "Cougars" in the 70s, refurbished them in '99 to try to reduce the operating costs. Finally last year, when they realized they were too expensive to operate anymore the government decided to give them away. Someone in NGPS, after educating themselves about as much as you did, applied for one. So now we have an 11 ton (22,000 pound) armoured personnel carrier designed to protect against mines and IEDs when patrolling battlefields with a 72mm gun (3 inch thick bullet) and the capacity to fire four tear gas canisters at once. It takes three well trained people just to operate it and there are only a hundred of them left in Canada so replacement parts are made, not bought. And you think it's a good idea to have one around just in case my kid has a febrile seizure in the middle of the largest snow storm in provincial history? If you think this thing is "free" you're dreaming. There are far more pressing priorities for our scarce tax dollars. This thing should be donated to the Pictou County Military Museum before a single dollar is wasted on it.

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      flib
      - March 6, 2013 at 17:07:51

      WOW!!! Assides from white Juan and one other memorable snowfall in the past ten years I think your scenario is a little far fetched. Most Honda civics can make it through town during our worst snow storms. Pretty sure the intended use of this vehicle does not include driving patients to the hospital during your apocolyptic imaginary snow storms.

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      Wowzers
      - March 7, 2013 at 07:17:28

      WOW great story! When did that happen?

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    wake up
    - March 4, 2013 at 21:36:51

    Wake up People!!!! IT'S FREE!!!! YES, FREE!!!

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      George
      - March 5, 2013 at 18:59:59

      The vehicle may be FREE. Upkeep and training is not. Based on the ctv interview of sgt bannerman it sounds like a big ego for a small town police agency " if the RCMP can get surplus vehicles, why can't we". Boys and toys!!!

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      Sigh
      - March 6, 2013 at 10:39:37

      Sorry Wake Up; but you need to take your finger off the snooze button. It's not free. There are now training and maintenance costs budgets will have to absorb that were not there before.

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      Tired
      - March 6, 2013 at 13:29:51

      Sorry, but nothing is FREE, there is cost to run it, upkeep, repairs, fuel alone will be a big deal, plus a garage etc. Just a waste of time and money playing around with a big boy toy in a little farty rural area. They said they never had a need for it before, could not recall a time where it would have come in handy, so why now? Strange and costly, this place is getting weirder by the day.

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    think ahead
    - March 4, 2013 at 19:46:15

    ...maybe they'll get an opportunity to use it if there's ever trouble at the new jail in Coalburn...might not even seem that ridiculous in that event...

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    Matt roddick
    - March 4, 2013 at 19:33:58

    If there not going to pave the roads in Pictou County then this is just what they needed to drive around in. They'll spend less money fixing the cop cars. Also would come in very handy if the Zombie Apocalypse happens. Good work guys :)

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    DW
    - March 4, 2013 at 19:26:05

    "The department applied a year ago for one of the cougar vehicles from the Department of National Defence..." How can you blame Peter Mackay? He didn't go out of his way to get you one of the CFs antiquated Cougars...your Gov't has been trying to get one. It is low cost maintenance and another asset should the need ever arise (although rare as that may be) Love Scotianers with all their free time...just dyin' to complain about every tiny thing they can!

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    Living In Fear
    - March 4, 2013 at 16:30:21

    With all the sightings of coyotes in New Glasgow one would think that the last thing the police would bring into town is a cougar. What happens if the cougar can't solve the problem? Do we bring in a lion? Barry. Where are you when we need you???

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    Moral Compass
    - March 4, 2013 at 16:26:10

    I bet council is happy that people won't be complaining about all the money spend on flowers and such anymore.

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    EdmundGerber
    - March 4, 2013 at 16:17:44

    This is shocking. This shows how out of touch our leadership is. We cannot afford to operate that, while our Doctors leave and our roads crumble. This will become a national story - bet on it!

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    Johnny smoke
    - March 4, 2013 at 16:10:16

    Does it have a gun mounted on the outside? If it doesn't then it is of no more use than a regular surburban or cop car, after all the cops wqouldhave to disembarkl at some point, either that or stay holed up in their cougar until the perps got tired,or bored or just gave up.

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    watchdog
    - March 4, 2013 at 14:38:10

    Does this have anything to do with the EI changes?

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    Trenton Resident
    - March 4, 2013 at 13:24:18

    Maybe the NG Police could take the cougar for a cruise up to Trenton Elementary to enforce the no parking zones to the ones who continually park there, even after receiving a letter from the school not to park there. Especially to the 2 vans who practically block off the rest of 6th street by parking in a no parking zone. The cougar might do more than a police car presence from time to time

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    Still Shaking My Head
    - March 4, 2013 at 12:00:03

    This new aquisition by the New Glasgow Police Frace should help to put the town & area at the top of MoneySense this year. Heck, Guysborough County doesn't even have one of these.

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    Pictou County Rebel
    - March 4, 2013 at 11:21:03

    I understand the comments about the officer safety on our streets! But really, what will they do with this? Once they get to the scene, will they sit in the vehicle and wait? They will eventually need roll out the driver side window and talk to someone! I’m sure with the proper training, technique and experience; these constables can remains safe without an armoured people carrier (or whatever the right term is.) Our tax dollars could be better spent if our elected officials would have focused on the root cause of this perception of heightened crime rather than on the upkeep of such as machine. Police budgets are out of control, it is our elected officials’ responsibility to constrain these inessential requests. How no one realized how this would be perceived by the citizens of New Glasgow or anyone wishing to visit, is beyond me.

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    wayne lapierre
    - March 4, 2013 at 10:55:41

    I could see a use for this in the United States but Rural Nova Scotia ? The cost will probably not be Free to the taxpayers after all it was the Taxpayers asset that is being given away in the first place.Then there no doubt be training costs , fuel , insurance and probably someone hired who will eventually need an assistant IE like the Glasgow Square where a events coordinator now has an assistant. Assistant for what booking a show a month ? Gee maybe this armoured vehicle could be used to smash down some abandoned buildings in town including about half the downtown LOL

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    tanya
    - March 4, 2013 at 10:22:56

    They should be spending time fixing up the hospital and the staff that works there instead of getting something like that. New glasgow doesnt have that much crime for goodness sake. My friend almost died two months ago because of the doctors here. If she didnt get to the truro hospital,she would have died.

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    firebug
    - March 4, 2013 at 09:25:02

    If this vehicle is used only once - and saves a life - or lives- you will be glad we have it. I don't know what the crime rate is - but I do know in Trenton it is the worse I have ever seen as far as vandalism and drugs. I am not sure if you realise - the kids (and others who shouldn't be) are carrying guns - sounds crazy right? Sorry - its true. The kids are armed - so the Police really need to stay ahead of what's out there. Congratulations - this was a good move - and hopefully it WON'T get much use....

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    local
    - March 4, 2013 at 09:20:24

    free?! sure its free! besides maintenance, fuel, training to operate, storage, etc... New Glasgow, worst place to live in Canada & Bath Salts capital of Canada... this is really helping to live up to the reputation!

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    Aresident
    - March 4, 2013 at 08:49:18

    Wow its hard to believe how many people commented before reading/understanding the article. IT WAS FREE and if something for free is going to make the police and communities safer hey we will take three. I lived in new glasgow my whole life and i can tell you the crime rate only goes up not down. Nice to see the gov put that vehicle to good use as to see it sit behind a fence or be sold to a foriegn country.

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      Sigh
      - March 4, 2013 at 14:16:52

      This is not free. Training and maintenance will make costs incurred on a yearly basis.

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      Michelle
      - March 4, 2013 at 19:17:05

      Trojan horse was a free gift too....Just saying, This SHOULD be questioned

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    The Martians Are Coming
    - March 4, 2013 at 07:39:49

    Someone let this story out too soon. Isn't it April 1st that we tell these kind of stories.

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    dnd member
    - March 4, 2013 at 07:38:01

    1) It is not a tank, it is an armoured transport vehicle. Also look at the turret, no cannons, no guns, just smoke grenade/tear gas launchers. 2) After the stuff that was going on in New Glasgow before I moved to halifax, I am happy the police force got this and for free at that. Why don't they deserve to be protected when in dangerous situations while you all get to stay inside and listen to the online scanner. Maybe they gave you one too many speeding tickets.

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    DOUBTERS
    - March 4, 2013 at 07:30:11

    I am not surprised at the number of negative comments on here, there seems to always be people just waiting to make negative comments on anything to do with the police. This unit may assist in saving an officers live, or someone else's life in a serious situation. Police are always the bad guys until you want them to help you.

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    perplexed
    - March 4, 2013 at 07:18:22

    There are no words in the English language that would describe what I am thinking.

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    Amanda
    - March 4, 2013 at 02:44:08

    Imagine the sweet potholes this beast is gonna make in the already fabulous PC roads! HA!

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    Old PC GUY
    - March 4, 2013 at 01:32:40

    Pictou County need this about as much as Canada needs Peter Mackay.

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    westville lady
    - March 3, 2013 at 23:27:17

    well if ng got one why not get one for each town something more to be in the parade

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    Un-F-ing-Believable
    - March 3, 2013 at 22:54:02

    Are you kidding me?! Did Godzilla move into New Glasgow somewhere? Who are we fighting that we need a TANK?? How about spending some of that moldy money on the poor? Poverty is where 90% of crime stems from. A tank..."to better protect the public"....jebuz....

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    matt
    - March 3, 2013 at 22:45:33

    they could use the money to fix the pond size pot holes in the roads i thought halifax was bad but i broke supension parts while i was home do to lack of signs pointing it out new glasgow is going down hill fast..

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    lets be fair
    - March 3, 2013 at 22:30:32

    Lets not be so quick to judge. The DND is getting rid of them and they offered to take one, not their fault halifax didn't ask for one, as I think they have a real need for it, with all the shootings that take place in Halifax. I'm sure it will have its benefits maybe with road blocks, i can think of an incident a few years back at the car works when someone stole i believe it was a fork lift and was driving through fences etc, would have been great to have then. The thing is what can it hurt to have it and if they find use for it that keeps them safe all the better, they are putting their lives on the line to keep us safe everyday while we sit home and watch tv in our nice warm houses. I don't begrudge them added equipment or protection if they can get it .I just ask that they don't take matters that don't need it and use it to justify having it to appease the public, because someone could get hurt. They have every right to have it and when used properly i think it will be an added bonus for them. They don't have to justify having it to us, we should be thankful they didn't ask to buy it and got it for free. I'll be happy if they never have to use it, but am glad they have it if there ever comes a time they have too.

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    psg
    - March 3, 2013 at 22:15:11

    ROTFLMAO ....New Glasgow has a TANK! I can't even read what I just wrote with a straight face.

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    Ken
    - March 3, 2013 at 22:15:08

    Yes Randy, I'm sure Peter is setting us up, that's easily the most idiotic comment I have ever seen on here. It's FREE!!, it's a glorified jeep! relax people, that big white 4wd truck they drive costs more to gas up.

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      CKM
      - March 4, 2013 at 14:05:03

      Actually, that truck is cheaper overall than one of the cruisers during the winter in particular, because its transmission isn't constantly needing replacing or repair, which does apply to the cruisers taking the big hills during the winter.

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    Not telling
    - March 3, 2013 at 22:11:18

    So you guys are telling me this is not good? Heck we need a swat team, the closet one is hailfax. What do you think will happen if a crazy person went wild in Pictou Co. ?

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    David
    - March 3, 2013 at 21:43:00

    What negativity. If the Police can get a piece of equipment that can help protect them and the public in dangerous situations then that is a good thing. The fact that they can get it at no cost from the Federal Government is even better. As for maintenance, I'm sure the Town Works Dept is more than capable as last time I checked, the Town of New Glasgow owns excavators, Front end loaders, etc..A diesel engine is a diesel engine. As of being un-necessary, we soon forget that peaceful Pictou County is not all that peaceful as we only have to recall several recent murders & other violent crime. Kudos to the Police Department and the Police Commission for taking steps to increase the level of safety to the citizens of New Glasgow & the Officers who sworn to protect them. Oh, by the way, it's not a Tank, it's a wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier.

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      A Local
      - March 3, 2013 at 21:51:36

      Good write David. Also note its not a "riot vehicle"

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    A Local
    - March 3, 2013 at 21:40:48

    Yes. Why would we really need to be prepared for anything bad that could happen in our County? This vehicle could be used for any sort of situation. Natural disaster stands out in my mind pretty high. If you look into our past nothing bad has happened yet. . . . Get back to your perfect world rocking chairs.

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    That guy
    - March 3, 2013 at 21:31:03

    Exactly what Pictou County needs, a vehicle designed for WARFARE. Key word is WARFARE. This has no legitimate use what so ever... We're never going to see Urban Warfare in Pictou County, could have just gotten a few Chevy Suburban like regular police forces use. What an idiotic item, a vehicle designed for war that weighs 11 tonnes. Pictou County has crime, but this vehicle is ridiculous for the purpose. I doubt we're going to have an all out assault with the Mexican drug cartel. Then again, I've never expected Pictou County's Deity; Peter McKay do anything bright...

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    matt
    - March 3, 2013 at 21:27:02

    Is this an attempt to make New Glasgow rank higher than "the worst" place to live? Pro tip: you're doing it wrong.

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    tax payer
    - March 3, 2013 at 21:19:35

    Oh you just know that thing is going through someone's front door

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    Marcy
    - March 3, 2013 at 21:14:49

    OMG give the money to the Pictou Rink this is ridiculous.

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    cougarsvszombies
    - March 3, 2013 at 21:06:03

    Finally! A way to fight off the zombies when they come! We'll need to get at least 3 more though...

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    Amanda
    - March 3, 2013 at 21:02:37

    I feel safer already, seriously I can think of better things to spend money on

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    Pictou County Rebel
    - March 3, 2013 at 20:59:40

    How can council not realize the optics of such an acquisition? It may be at no cost initially, but training and maintenance will add up on equipment most will see as superfluous...

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    Informed
    - March 3, 2013 at 20:49:15

    I am very happy that Our town has received this machine. If it has no cost then why would they not? In case you didn't notice times are a changing and violence is on the rise. I hope there is no use for this vehicle but one never knows!

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      tax payer
      - March 3, 2013 at 23:31:08

      what a joke...whats next a sub to patrol the east river..people of central nova how can you keep voting for peter ...i would bet informed voted for him

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    Unimpressed
    - March 3, 2013 at 20:45:30

    This is completely unnecessary and only serves to make the town look dangerous. There is absolutely no use for it and I believe it is a waste of resources and training. Why not focus on something that the town could actually benefit from? Addressing homelessness, drug abuse and environmental issues are all things that pop into my mind way before the need for an armoured vehicle.

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    Ron Mac
    - March 3, 2013 at 20:43:46

    Well I guess we know why they needed to cut the Santa parade. Has the price of gas gone down.

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    Mad Will
    - March 3, 2013 at 20:41:26

    Well, finally I can sleep at night. I was guite perplexed by all the riots happening in the town of New Glasgow and wondering when they were going to finally do something about it. Now they have!!! Thank you New Glasgow Regional Police for obtaining this vehicle. I hope it is going to be used for more than riots. Maybe it can be put to use for regular patrols within the town. I personally would love to see it patrolling my neighbourhood!!! That is the best decision the town has ever made!!! Congratulations on the new "useless" piece of equipment. Great work once again!!! Happy taxpayer!

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    Mad Will
    - March 3, 2013 at 20:39:47

    Well, finally I can sleep at night. I was guite perplexed by all the riots happening in the town of New Glasgow and wondering when they were going to finally do something about it. Now they have!!! Thank you New Glasgow Regional Police for obtaining this vehicle. I hope it is going to be used for more than riots. Maybe it can be put to use for regular patrols within the town. I personally would love to see it patrolling my neighbourhood!!! That is the best decision the town has ever made!!! Congratulations on the new "useless" piece of equipment. Great work once again!!! Happy taxpayer!

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    Logan
    - March 3, 2013 at 20:31:19

    This should help the Moneysense ranking next year, a town of 9500 that needs a armored vehicle for policing, these cops have been watching to much S.A.W.T on tv.

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    Mac
    - March 3, 2013 at 20:05:01

    Since when did this Emergency Response Team belong to just the New Glasgow Police Department?? This cougar says New Glasgow Regional Police on the side of it, yet its sole purpose is use for the ERT which has serving officers from Westville, Stellarton and New Glasgow, plus Street Crime which is also a Pictou County Team. NGPD may have applied for it, but they did so for use with the ERT. I am tired of New Glasgow always getting their name on things that other towns should get credit for aswell. Same thing happened when the big budget cuts were announced last year. They said they New Glasgow ERT had to be cut. This is not a New Glasgow specific team, never was, it is a Pictou County Team. Thats my rant.

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      NO
      - March 3, 2013 at 22:19:32

      NGPS. not PD.

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      Bob
      - March 4, 2013 at 10:16:31

      Really makes me wonder how the tagging on the tank will be, will it have New Glasgow Regional Police decals all over it (likely) or more neutral to include all forces involved in the ERT.

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      TOB
      - March 4, 2013 at 10:25:55

      The towns should be consolidated to create a city.

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    Randy
    - March 3, 2013 at 19:37:13

    WHY??? This is just scary if you ask me. Peter MacKay is setting us up for something very bad. We are peaceful people, why aren't Halifax or Dartmouth a more reasonable place to give this piece of crap to??

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      Ryan
      - March 3, 2013 at 20:58:46

      Yeah, you're peaceful, alright...with the highest crime rate in the province, you're real peaceful. Give me a break.

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      Lane Weatherbee
      - March 3, 2013 at 23:56:14

      Actually RYAN, according to the MoneySense report last year, showed that of the towns appearing on their list from NS, Truro had a higher crime rate. And, if you care to look, a CTV report says that Halifax has the second highest murder rate of all cities in Canada. This isn't to say that there is anything fraudulent or suspicious going on, NG applied, so NG got it. But I do feel like the DND should have volunteered these vehicles to the cities that need them most, before towns like NG get them, where the violent crime/gun crime rates are quite low.

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    Ron h
    - March 3, 2013 at 19:35:37

    Will someone please tell me why the town needs a tank? Is crime that bad? Who will fix the thing? How can we cut everything and afford to maintain tanks?

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    Sigh
    - March 3, 2013 at 19:31:11

    Yes, because riots are a terrible nuisance in Pictou Co.

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    Not Necessary.
    - March 3, 2013 at 19:26:11

    Why do they believe that this is necessary in New Glasgow?

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