Local man dies in Conquerall Bank crash
A Lunenburg County resident has died following a crash south of Bridgewater involving a sport-utility-vehicle (SUV) and motorcycle.
In an email...
Digby Neck yields sighting of American pipit
I was privileged to see an American pipit at Marsh Road along the Digby Neck on September 19.
The American pipit...
Volunteer firefighters descend on school to educate during Fire Prevention Week
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Members of the Greenfield Fire Department address students at the Greenfield Elementary School during Fire Prevention Week...
Tips for workers, bystanders when emotions run high
Now that we all have to show ID at the door to enter anywhere (I’m exaggerating), I was asked to...
Time to act on online harassment
Canada’s news publishers, who employ 3000 journalists from coast to coast to coast, believe that free speech, journalistic freedom, and...
Show, don’t tell
Electric vehicles (EVs) can’t catch a break. They’re still being accused of being short on range, short on chargers, short...
Screen Nova Scotia outlines guidelines for moving forward in Phase 5
While Nova Scotia reportedly lost a number of potential film projects due to its tough health regulations surrounding the COVID-19...
Nova Scotians invited to have a say in how the province tackles issues
Residents of South Shore are among others in Nova Scotia who are being invited to join one of the provincial...
MODL awards contract for Phase 3 of flood risk mitigation project
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) council awarded the contract for Phase 3 of the Petite Riviere Flood...
Mass Casualty Commission delaying public hearings while it continues to gather and process information
The Mass Casualty Commission says “no fact is too small” as it delays public hearings on April 2020’s mass shooting...
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Maritime Concert Opera paying tribute to “Mrs Music”
Maritime Concert Opera (MCO), a semi-professional regional opera company based in Lunenburg, is...
Maritime Launch Services holds open houses on spaceport plans
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GUYSBOROUGH – “The message to you is we’re coming. It’s not an ‘if’ project; it’s a ‘when’...
Local band releases debut self-titled album
It was a long time in the making, but the six-member South Shore band, Cut, Split & Delivered, released its...
From the school of hard knocks to university-bound
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Justin Todd may have attended the school of hard knocks many times in life, but the new...
Fire departments set to replace aging equipment from grant payout
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Fire departments in Queens and Lunenburg counties are set to benefit from the more than $1.14 million...
Exhibit held in memory of internationally-renowned local rug hooker
Doris Eaton may no longer be with us, but her brightly colored nature-inspired hooked rugs continue to be recognized throughout...
Doctors’ association recommending flu-shots
Family doctors are asking Nova Scotians to roll up their sleeves to receive a flu shot. This year, it’s even...
Citizens for Public Transit holding its AGM
The Citizens for Public Transit Society (CPT) is holding its annual general meeting (AGM) Oct. 23 from 2 p.m. to...
Can we choose our response?
Travelling can be difficult at the best of times. As these times aren’t exactly the best of times, opportunities for...
Audiences “in for a treat” with Lunch at Allen’s
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Liverpool’s Astor Theatre hopes to satiate the growing appetite for live musical performances following the dearth that...
Artist builds bridges for reconciliation through ‘Every Child Matters’ dolls
Local Journalism Initiave Reporter
When East Vancouver artist Jacinda Oldale learned about the 215 unmarked graves of Indigenous children discovered at...
Queens RCMP asking the public for help
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Queens District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance after a break-in at a convenience store in...
Wendie Wilson created an African Nova Scotian flag; some in the community say no one asked them about it
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wanda Thomas (not to be confused with Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard) said she had never heard of...
Thrills and chills of stock car racing action
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Audience and drivers alike experienced some thrills, chills and spills at the stock car and truck racing...
Queens supports groups through community fund
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Two local organizations requested and will receive money from the Region of Queens Municipality’s (RQM’s) fund geared...
