Province plans housing projects for health-care workers in Lunenburg, Bridgewater
LUNENBURG — The province is rolling out housing plans for health-care workers in two Lunenburg County communities but the Nova...
Post-Tropical Storm Lee hits the South Shore
Kevin McBain PHOTO
Seafoam, rocks and seaweed were scattered about on to coastal roads and parking lots. Here, in Crescent Beach,...
Nursing home eyes new Lunenburg location
LUNENBURG — Eight hectares of vacant, undeveloped publicly-owned land could be the new site for a nursing home that’s long...
No timeline for fixing compromised West Northfield highway
WEST NORTHFIELD - Nearly nine weeks after a road culvert failed under the pressure of heavy rainfall, there still isn’t...
Naming names
The recent column about head-banging (and how we might avoid it), has encouraged me to look further at communications. If...
Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival coming up
MAHONE BAY - So you think you can bake a good pie?
The annual Mahone Bay Scarecrow and Antique Festival, that...
Lunenburg Doc Fest celebrates 10th anniversary
LUNENBURG – The Lunenburg Doc Fest is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week.
The event kicks-off Sept. 21 with a showing...
Local teen dies in New Ross crash
NEW ROSS — A local young man died at the scene of a recent crash involving two vehicles that also...
Landmark performing arts venue re-opens
CHESTER — Supporters of a landmark arts and culture hub in Lunenburg County are basking in the afterglow of their...
Jamie Myra sworn-in as Lunenburg’s newest mayor
LUNENBURG — Town officials officially swore-in local businessman Jamie Myra as their newest mayor.
At the start of Sept. 12 council...
Community organization regroups after council cancels land deal motion
BRIDGEWATER — The door seems to have closed on the prospect of the South Shore Open Doors Association (SSODA) leading...
B.C. couple’s cross-Canada fundraising, anniversary tour makes South Shore stop
BRIDGEWATER — A B.C. couple paying tribute to their late son by raising thousands of dollars to underline the importance...
All about the green heron
This year I ran my annual Nova Scotia Bird Society Outing to Brier Island from Sept. 8 to 10. On...
Kelly Cove Salmon expansion plans finally come before the NSARB
LIVERPOOL - It has been five years since the residents of Liverpool heard that Kelly Cove Salmon (KCS), a subsidiary...
Climate change hot topic at first South Shore Sustainability Summit
BRIDGEWATER — The public is invited to join elected representatives, business leaders and community groups for a free conversation and...
The buff-breasted sandpiper
On Aug. 25 Logan Moore found two buff-breasted sandpipers at Sand Dollar Beach in Rose Bay. David Walmark and I...
Queens County Fair celebrates 143 years
CALEDONIA – There are just a few events that a person just can’t miss. The Queens County Fair is one...
Police accuse Bridgewater resident of breaching fire protection bylaw, obstruction
BRIDGEWATER — A west side residential property owner’s behaviour dealing with a pair of outdoor fires within town limits prompted...
Meet Ben and Daisy
SHAID Tree Animal Shelter
This week, we want to feature some great animals currently located SHAID Tree Animal Shelter to help...
Jr. B Lumberjacks make Bridgewater debut
BRIDGEWATER - The South Shore Jr. B Lumberjacks had a successful Bridgewater debut Sept. 3 with a 6-1 exhibition home...
Instead of head-banging…
You may have heard that “customer service ain’t what it used to be.” This may be true. While I’m not...
Grease fire injures resident in stove incident
BEECH HILL — A late night incident in this Lunenburg County community, located about 15 kilometres west of Chester, provided...
Family overhauls former assembly hall into performing arts venue
RIVERPORT — A family with a background in music and theatre is spending thousands of dollars to re-imagine an old...
Chester residents play 24-hours of cribbage
CHESTER — St. Clair Bolivar and Charlie Teal have played at least a game or two of cribbage each day...
Busted sprinkler head to blame for mall flood damage
BRIDGEWATER — A busted sprinkler head at the LaHave Street mall prompted a temporary evacuation of businesses and shoppers while...
