Health agency points out ways to wellness during pandemic
A pandemic and state of emergency were both declared in March. Maybe a job-loss followed. Then, there was the mass-shooting...
Government slow to disclose how many bids received for Cormorant removal
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is reluctant to reveal how many bids were received in response to the request-for-proposals to remove...
Former Bridgewater student growing a feature film out of a short about a baby vampire
Hailing from Bridgewater, filmmaker Glen Matthews is cutting his teeth on his latest production, Teething.
The short film about a janitor...
Businesses in transition
COVID helps prompts changes at Primrose Lane
Lunenburg’s loss will be Bridgewater’s gain as the owner of Primrose Lane women’s clothing...
Bridgewater’s mayor seeks second term
Bridgewater’s mayor is seeking a second term leading the town’s civic government with the aim of continuing a focus on...
Area MP poised for potential federal election
Bernadette Jordan responded to LighthouseNOW questions concerning her future as an MP and matters in politics that have made headlines...
Three-alarm fire razes Barss Corner outbuilding
Muggy weather conditions fighting a blaze that razed an outdoor furnace near New Germany proved too harsh for one first...
Tenant treated for smoke inhalation after kitchen fire in Bridgewater
An apartment tenant was taken to hospital for assessment and treatment after a fire ignited inside a Dominion Street unit...
Stories to cosy up to
As the season begins to change, and readers’ thoughts start turning to getting cosy with a good book, David Mossman’s...
Sanitary sewer system smoke testing on Bridgewater’s west side
This month Bridgewater is expected to wrap up a special examination of its sanitary sewer system on the west side...
Poetry in the oven
Perhaps best known locally as a published poet with four collections, a creative writer and co-owner of the former Lexicon...
Noose swinging incident alarms biracial couple
A noose-dangling incident in Chester Basin was “blatant racism and implied violence,” says the municipality in which the act occurred,...
Local Briefs
Transit needs more players at the table - Bridgewater mayor
The mayor of the Main Street of the South Shore is...
Contested mayoral race in Lunenburg
A former governance consultant’s addition to the mayoral race means the chief magistrate’s job in Lunenburg will be contested this...
Canada Post mum on cost of moving Glen Allen Drive community post boxes
Canada Post didn’t know the Bridgewater community mailboxes established 11 years ago along Glen Allan Drive would one day need...
Bridgewater tackles Dominion Street weed woes
Bridgewater has pledged more contact and consultation with private property owners when it comes to future landscaping work near public...
Bridgewater outfielder/catcher joins Badlands Baseball Academy
Future prospects on the diamond for Bridgewater’s Brandon Wentzell take a big step as the outfielder/catcher heads for Alberta to...
Bridgewater authorities seek information concerning apparent stabbing
The search continues for those involved in an apparent August 19 stabbing on Bridgewater’s west side.
Officers responded to the area...
“Suspicious” fire at Oickle’s mill
An industrial landmark northeast of New Germany was damaged by a “suspicious” fire during the afternoon of August 7.
Neil Oickle’s...
Salvation Army’s Suttons thankful for Bridgewater experience
Familiar figures at the head of local Salvation Army moved on to another part of the province but made sure...
MODL issues emergency funds to community organizations, fire departments
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) has awarded more than $116,000 in emergency funding to support not-for-profit organizations...
Lunenburg, Queens municipalities sprucing up with provincial beautification funds
Municipalities in Lunenburg and Queens counties moved a step closer toward achieving their plans for enhancing the quality of life...
Local Briefs
Mayor ecstatic with return to in-person meetings
Bridgewater’s mayor couldn’t hide his happiness about meeting with his town council colleagues in-person for...
Local Briefs
Queens woman arrested after province-wide warrant issued
A 23-year-old Liverpool woman wanted by police for assault and being a no-show for...
Ghostbusters licence plate causes confusion for “Go Home” note writer
Benjamin Hebb held onto the terse “Go Home” note left on his vehicle’s windshield by someone obviously unfamiliar with the...
