Dismantling a tower crane in Bridgewater
The tower crane set-up for a Bridgewater construction project was recently taken apart.
Workers spent a couple of days dismantling the...
Television outdoorsman Rugged Dude convicted of two sexual assaults in Lunenburg County
A former Ontario television personality, known by outdoors enthusiasts as “Rugged Dude” or “RD,” has been convicted of sexually assaulting...
Bridgewater crash involving two vehicles causes temporary street closure
Multiple occupants of two vehicles involved in a January 18 crash in Bridgewater required medical assessment, including at least two...
Doc Fest organizers pondering mid-year activities
Filmmakers and film enthusiasts may not have to wait long for another Lunenburg Doc Fest event.
While no decisions have been...
What does retirement look like in a post-COVID world’?
Ask someone what they think of when they hear the word “retirement” and – more often than not – the...
Students test Mersey River for bacteria with shocking results
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A group of Grade 7 students delivered some shocking results to the Region of Queens Municipality council...
Region of Queens celebrates employee milestones
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Region of Queens Municipality (RQM) celebrated staff milestones during Years of Service presentations at the regular...
Province-wide Firefighters’ 50/50 provides support for departments
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A convergence of circumstances sparked the Nova Scotia Firefighters weekly 50/50 jackpot into the huge success it...
Pine Grove reservist receives Chief of Defence Staff Commendation
A long-time member of the airforce reserve unit in Lunenburg County received a Chief of Defence Staff Commendation for coming...
Local police trained to use latest cannabis-impairment detection device
Patrol officers with Bridgewater’s municipal police force now are well versed in the latest portable technology designed to nab suspected...
Food for thought
Story By GAYLE WILSON
CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Students at the Centre scolaire de la Rive-Sud got a good taste of the Christmas spirit...
Coping with COVID
As Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Robert Strang has the weight of the province on his shoulders. He’s been...
Company proposes re-imagined plans for former Christmas tree lot
A Dartmouth-based real estate development firm is proposing a re-imagined and sizeable series of residential construction projects in Bridgewater aimed...
B.C. business owner hopes to set up shop in East Berlin
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A British Columbia businessman is bringing his unique operation to the South Shore.
Ron Kendrick, founder of Catalyst...
2020 saw arts communities determined to pivot amid the pandemic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
While it’s often said, “The show must go on,” this proved especially challenging for arts communities the...
Workers, customers evacuated after smoke fills Bridgewater’s Dairy Queen
Nearly a dozen people were evacuated from an east side fast food restaurant in Bridgewater after smoke filled the LaHave...
Trio of local tales of crime, justice contained in Valley author’s new book
A must-read for anyone interested in real life drama rinsed in local history, Dean Jobb’s latest work, Daring, Devious, &...
Study urges Bridgewater to pursue solar, wind projects
Renewable wind and solar power projects are the most workable and appropriate short-term options for a South Shore town eager...
QASL residential counsellors and vocational instructors reach deal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4963 and their employer, Queens Association for Supported Living...
New website for Region of Queens part of ongoing re-branding effort
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As the page on the calendar turned to December, visitors to the Region of Queens Municipality (RQM)...
Mahone Bay’s civic marina in line for $85,000 upgrade
Taxpayers are spending five-figures toward new flexible floating docks at Mahone Bay’s civic marina, off Main Street.
The provincial Crown corporation...
Lunenburg-born trailblazer for women in the military dies
Lunenburg lost a renowned trailblazer for women in the military with the passing earlier this month of Brigadier General (Retired)...
Local talk show host signs off - for now
A journalism student recently interviewed Sheldon MacLeod about the future of talk radio. The local radio veteran was full of...
Local Briefs
Blockhouse woman struck by vehicle backing out of driveway
A Lunenburg County woman in her fifties sustained injuries which police don’t...
Hospital goes into temporary lockdown after staff told man was stabbed
Bridgewater’s hospital went into lockdown after a 23-year-old local man showed up claiming to have a stab wound to his...
