New directive for cellphone use in schools announced
Nova Scotia - Beginning in September, students will be required to turn off their personal mobile devices and store them...
Former Centre school to meet wrecking ball
COOKVILLE — The former Centre Consolidated School is going to meet the wrecking ball.
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg...
Chat bench to be installed in honour of classmate
LUNENBURG - The Lunenburg High School class of 1986 was a close one with just 31 graduates.
In January 2020, one...
Govts announce financial aid for pair of South Shore transit services
BRIDGEWATER — Two levels of government combined committed over $500,000 in taxpayers’ money to add additional vehicles to public transit...
Diagolon flag imagery found on Bridgewater area properties
BRIDGEWATER — Law enforcement wants the public’s help in trying to identify the person or people responsible for spray-painting Bridgewater...
What does it mean to be supportive?
The need for support seems to surround us. Perhaps you see the struggles of friends, family, or community members. There’s...
Trying to catch the big one
DAYSPRING - Nearly 200 registered young fishers tried their luck at the annual kids fishing derby held at the MARC...
Strum Island on the market for $15.8 million
OAKLAND — A privately-owned island near Mahone Bay can be yours for just shy of $16 million.
Strum Island, located in...
Province pledges $3.19 million in sewer, water projects for Bridgewater
BRIDGEWATER — Taxpayers in the province are helping Bridgewater improve water access on the west side of town and acquire...
More spring arrivals to South Shore area
Since the last column I added four new birds to my year list. They were pileated woodpecker, blackburnian warbler, Canada...
Taking care of the Queens
A few months ago, as anticipated, we started intaking female cats who were visibly pregnant. We had several foster homes...
Having a blast at the spring carnival
LIVERPOOL - The Parents of Wickwire (POW) hosted their second annual spring carnival May 25th at the Dr. John C....
Bridgewater law enforcement acquiring new police dog
BRIDGEWATER — Davis, the town’s first dedicated police dog, is expected to relinquish his badge as law enforcement here works...
Skating skills on display at annual skate show
BRIDGEWATER - The Bridgewater Skating Club hosted their annual Spring Ice Show at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre May 27.
Skaters...
Annual Mahone Bay home and garden tour gives participants a behind-the-scenes look
Submitted by Mahone Bay MUSEUM
Mahone Bay is abuzz with anticipation as the community prepares for its highly anticipated annual Home...
MLA urges public to give Paper Excellence Canada time to study mill prospects
BRIDGEWATER — The MLA representing Queens County cautions people to allow Paper Excellence Canada’s (PEC) business-case study into the potential...
Police raid apartment second time after informants claim resident “again” dealing cocaine - court records
BRIDGEWATER — Law enforcement searched an east side apartment in this town twice in a three-week span last year after...
B.C. company (Canada) studies viability of forestry mill in Queens County
LIVERPOOL - Local officials are bullish about the prospects of a new modern forestry mill in Queens County, should Northern...
Wooly weekend at Ross Farm Museum
NEW ROSS — It was a wooly weekend at the Ross Farm Museum in this Lunenburg County community.
The annual sheep...
More migrants return to the area
On May 19, I led a field trip for the Nova Scotia Bird Society on Cape Sable Island. The day...
When saying “don’t” works
“Don’t” sounds like such a negative word, doesn’t it? Maybe that’s because it’s often used in commands, like “Don’t do...
Shunpiking through art on Father’s Day
Co-op student
BLUE ROCKS - If you want to do something special with your family for Father’s Day, the South Shore...
Officials promote wildfire resilience strategies in Queens County
PORT JOLI — At least a couple dozen people attended a public event in Queens County to learn more about...
Adoptables of the week
We are busy bees getting ready for our yard sale coming up June 1 and 2 at the Tri-District Fire...
Residents call for Green Bay Road repairs
GREEN BAY — The province intends to make more repairs to a concrete bridge along Green Bay Road but Nova...
