Local municipalities get spike in gas tax funds
Municipalities in Lunenburg and Queens counties are among jurisdictions in the province getting a double dose of federal gas tax...
Province announces expansion of before-and-after school program
Before-and-after-school care programming is expanding to aid more youngsters in pre-primary to grade six, and a bus service will be...
Bridgewater Police respond to firearms complaint, arrest one
An adult male is facing several charges after Bridgewater Police Service responded to a firearms complain on Scotia Street in...
Floatplane crashes in New Germany
A man and woman were hurt August 20 after the floatplane they were in crashed in New Germany.
The aircraft was...
In Indian Point, one of the earliest built Union Churches is crumbling away
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Fundraising efforts have begun to repair the northeast wall of the Union Church of Indian Point.
The 115-year-old church, a registered...
Chester doctor moves on, leaving vacancy
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Dr. Farahnaz Farzadfar, a member of the Our Health Clinic in Chester, said her goodbyes last week after more than...
Liverpool air quality deemed safe despite noxious odour
Recent air quality tests done in Liverpool, Milton and Brooklyn reveal that that there is no cause for health concerns...
Cooke Aquaculture shifts shore clean-up over “activist” concerns
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Cooke Aquaculture said that it moved a shoreline clean-up and barbecue to Brooklyn from Coffin Island over concerns that they...
Strong competition marks the start of Chester Race Week
While a weather front sitting off Tancook Island yesterday threatened the fleet today, the skies cleared, the sailors were enthusiastic...
Liverpool to host national women’s hockey training camp
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Queen’s Place Emera Centre and the community of Liverpool will host the annual BFL National Women’s Hockey Team Fall Festival,...
Bridgewater residents among trio accused of breaking into local community halls, churches, businesses
Churches in Petite Riviere and North River, along with community halls in Lapland and Maplewood, were among places allegedly victimized...
Wrestling entertainment in Lunenburg
Multiple matches took to the ring in Lunenburg on August 11.
Wrestle Nova Scotia provided attendees at the local community centre...
MODL names new CAO
Tom MacEwan has been appointed the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL).
MODL...
Frail to Fit keeps seniors active, outgoing
Whether it be the walking sessions or exercises involving her legs, arms, knees and ankles, Betty Joudrey gets a lot...
Western Shore volunteer fire department’s garden party parade an annual hit
It was a great day for a parade in Western Shore on August 10.
The event, part of the volunteer fire...
South Shore in Motion marks another successful year
South Shore in Motion marked another year of automotive astonishment in Bridgewater.
The August 9 to 11 festival featured a new...
Local Liberals host federal campaign kick-off, open headquarters
With less than 70 days until the federal election, the Liberal incumbent is the first to lead the parade of...
Folk harbour fest’s sweet tunes fill Lunenburg
An annual tradition and celebration of folk music returned to Lunenburg between August 8 and 11.
Four days of sweet tunes...
Rissers Beach hosts junior lifeguard games
Children between the ages of seven and 14 took to Rissers Beach to participate in competitions such as a board...
Poker run supports charity
Motorcycles converged August 10 on the Chester Area Middle School lot in support of a good cause.
A poker run took...
Single vehicle collision claims man’s life in Queens County
A man is dead after being ejected from a vehicle August 9 on Highway 103 in Port Mouton in Queens...
Woods fires keep responders busy
Volunteer firefighters were kept busy August 7 and into August 8 as first responders worked to snuff out woods fires...
New Ross celebrates 203 years
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Roll out the barrel. New Ross is 203 years old.
The special occasion was marked in Chester on the morning of...
Vehicle seized, driver charged after stunting in Queens County
A female driver, 35, received a major fine, and a licence suspension for stunting after the RCMP’s Southeast Traffic Services...
Stalled Mahone Bay nursing home project may still move ahead
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Mahone Bay town council called a special meeting August 6 to deal with a request from MacLeod Group Health Services...
