Wheels come off Bicycle Nova Scotia’s test project for Lunenburg
LUNENBURG — The wheels have come off Bicycle Nova Scotia’s (BNS) plans for a temporary contraflow bicycle lane and pedestrian...
Service changes at Drumlin Hills causes worry among building residents, families
BRIDGEWATER — Thrice-daily meal services, weekly bed linen changes and housecleaning options are ending for residents who’ve lived in two-dozen...
Construction of shoreline pilot project in Mahone Bay completed
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MAHONE BAY – In an effort to get ahead of the curve in regards to coastal land protection, a...
Unveiling of inaugural inductees to Olympic Wall at Queens Place Emera Centre
LIVERPOOL - The Region of Queens Municipality has an incredible history of sporting excellence.
To recognize those athletes, coaches and officials...
True to our chosen self
You’ve heard the slogan, “Be true to yourself.” Combine that with a picture of a beautiful person gazing into a...
Taking a closer look at the gray catbird
On July 30, I was offered the best opportunity for photographs of a gray catbird that I have had in...
Site for new care home secured
LIVERPOOL – The Region of Queens Municipality council voted unanimously Aug. 9 to approve the sale of land to the...
Oh those waskily wabbits!
SHAID Tree Animal Shelter
Here at SHAID Tree Animal Shelter our focus is cats and dogs. But early this month upon...
Nine-year-old office-retail building proposal officially dead
BRIDGEWATER — Civic politicians here deep-sixed a development agreement for a project never built.
In 2013, town council authorized a development...
Music rings through the air during Folk Harbour week
LUNENBURG - The 37th annual Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival filled the town with music once again.
The event, one of the...
Medway Head Lighthouse Arts and Craft Show celebrates 11th year
PORT MEDWAY - The 11th annual Medway Head Lighthouse Arts and Craft Show, featuring original works by more than 60...
Mahone Bay volunteer fire department marks grand opening of new station
MAHONE BAY — The public’s invited to participate in a special event marking the opening of the town’s new Hawthorn...
Lots of fun to be had at this year’s New Ross Community Fair
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NEW ROSS – Ever wanted to be part of a big tug-of-war competition, or put your chainsaw skills to...
Environmental stewardship charity nets conservation grant
MAHONE BAY — Coastal Action, a Lunenburg County-based environmental stewardship charity, received a five-figure subsidy from the province toward conservation...
Dry hydrant vandalism concerns Chester Basin volunteer fire department
CHESTER GRANT — Persistent vandalism affecting the Hutt Lake dry hydrant risks damaging more firefighting equipment and could delay responses...
Contractual issue impacts proposed residential project planned for Bridgewater’s east side
BRIDGEWATER — Plans to construct a 34-unit residential complex at the corner of Aberdeen Road and Hirtle Drive have hit...
Bridgewater pickleball players capture medals at nationals
BRIDGEWATER — A pair of local pickleball players earned three medals each following stellar performances in recent weeks at nationals...
Lawyer says Ready Alert system would have saved numerous lives in Portapique
BY JANET WHITMAN
TRURO - A high-ranking Mountie said last week he wouldn’t necessarily send out a public alert if faced...
Equilibrium program concert featuring Barbara Hannigan set for Aug. 13
LUNENBURG – Giving back through mentoring and teaching is the focus of the program, Equilibrium, established in 2017 by world-renowned...
When the choice isn’t clear
How do you make decisions?
We’re influenced by experience, preferences, perhaps trustworthy advice. And there are emotions, too. When we’re feeling...
Volunteer firefighters in New Germany add first ladder truck to its fleet
NEW GERMANY — The volunteer fire department serving his community joins first response agencies in Bridgewater and Lunenburg as the...
Time for some tea
LIVERPOOL – The Perkins Tea on the Lawn event, hosted by the Queens County Historical Society (QCHS), is returning.
The event...
Theatre company makes debut performance
SOUTH SHORE – The inaugural production of the South Shore Summer Theatre (SSST) will take place in the coming days.
The...
Second fire in recent weeks breaks out at old TMP building in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN — Queens County volunteer fire departments extinguished the second fire to break out in recent weeks at the old...
Garden club hosts annual flower show and tea
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BRIDGEWATER - After a two year hiatus due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Bridgewater Garden Club (BGC) hosted its annual...
