Oh, deer! Double happy ending as fire department ice rescue saves one deer, second animal frees herself
It was a double-duty deer rescue for emergency responders March 7 as two Bambis found themselves stranded in Riverport’s icy...
Lunenburg has potential buyer for former library building
Lunenburg appears on the verge of selling the town’s former library building.
During a recent special meeting, civic politicians agreed “to...
‘Most clinical microbiology services’ moved out of Bridgewater hospital
“Staffing challenges” made microbiology service at the Bridgewater hospital such that it was incapable of continuing, the Nova Scotia Health...
Federal seniors minister hears transit funding concerns during Bridgewater stop, addresses SNC-Lavalin affair
Links to federal funds for transit and other assistance programs were among issues brought to the attention of the federal...
Dayspring paramedic honoured again for exemplary service
Seasoned paramedic Greg Bayers of Dayspring continues to be recognized for being among the dedicated best in his field of...
Bridgewater continues remembrance of departed serviceman Cpl. Paul Davis
The Main Street of the South Shore continues honouring the memory of the Bridgewater serviceman killed 13 years ago during...
Local MP Bernadette Jordan: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has ‘had my back for three-and-a-half years’
Partisan loyalty runs deep with local Liberal MP and cabinet minister Bernadette Jordan who deflected multiple questions recently on an...
Citizens group working with Lunenburg to develop plastic ban legislation
Civic politicians in Lunenburg have agreed to work with a citizens group to develop legislation expected to ban the sale...
Netflix series based on graphic novel being filmed in Lunenburg
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Part of a new Netflix series, Locke & Key, set to be released later this year, will be filmed over...
Liverpool woman handed nearly three-year prison sentence for causing death of her sister
Believing her sister Allison had been “sad and depressed,” Meghan Elizabeth Nowe, who’d been addicted to pain-killers but was participating...
Family of Queens County business pioneer makes $4-million donation to QEII Foundation
The family behind one of the South Shore’s most successful fishery companies, Mersey Seafoods Limited., has made a $4-million donation...
More than a toy: South Shore Ukulele Players demonstrate the instrument’s versatility
Thirty men and women all dressed in black pants, white shirts, and red sparkling sequined vests sat in front of...
Use it or lose it: Maritime Bus experiences low ridership to Halifax
Half a year after launching a new Lunenburg County-Halifax bus service, the president of Maritime Bus, Mike Cassidy, isn’t happy...
Canadian men win second straight world junior curling title
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Tyler Tardi made history last week in Liverpool when Tardi became the first Canadian skip to repeat as world junior...
Car stolen from carpool lot in Chester Basin
Chester RCMP are investigating the theft of a motor vehicle from a carpool lot in Chester Basin.
On February 23, Chester...
Reduced hours at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, warns health authority
The Fishermen's Memorial Hospital will operate on reduced hours on February 24 and February 25, according to a release the...
Determination drives young boxer
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Strength and determination are at the heart of young boxer Christine Anderson as she fights her way up the ladder...
Canadian men earn spot in semifinals at world juniors
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With a big 9-5 win over Sweden Thursday afternoon in the eighth session of men’s round-robin play, Canada’s Tyler Tardi...
Blaze damages Langille Lake Road home in Blockhouse
No one was hurt, but a fire the night of February 19 in Blockhouse severely damaged a home off the...
Store and non-profit collaborate to create a “sensory-friendly” shopping experience
For individuals with autism on the South Shore, they’ll soon have a sensory-friendly place to shop.
Sobeys and Autism Nova Scotia...
Chester Area Middle School students eat for free in February
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Students attending Chester Area Middle School (CAMS) will be able to eat free the month of February.
Cafeteria manager, Sue LeBlanc,...
Canadian teams sit at 3-2 after five draws in Liverpool
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Teams are entering their fifth day of competition February 20 at the World Junior Curling Championships in Liverpool.
The Canadian teams...
RQM council sends exploratory letter to Cooke Aquaculture
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In response to the concerns of residents over the proposed aquaculture expansion plan for Liverpool Bay, the Region of Queens...
Bayview school closed February 20 due to water main repair
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Bayview Community School students will have a day off, February 20.
A water main break was discovered on Clearway Street late...
