Elderly Woman Taken To Hospital After Highway Collision

One person was sent to hospital after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 103 late Monday afternoon between Exits 6 and 7. Cpl. David Ferguson with Lunenburg County RCMP says a car collided a semi-truck and went into the ditch around 4:30pm. RCMP closed down a section of the highway for roughly two-and-a-half hours because of the incident. Ferguson says the driver of the car was an elderly woman. She was sent to South Shore Regional in Bridgewater with non life-threatening injuries.

UPDATED: Highway 325 Re-Opened Following Garage Fire

A number of Lunenburg County fire departments have left the scene of a garage fire along Highway 325 in Blockhouse. Fire crews from Blockhouse, Oakhill, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg responded shortly around 1pm this afternoon. Parts of Highway 325 between the Big Lots Road and School Street were blocked off for a couple hours. The highway re-opened at 4pm.

UPDATED: RCMP Deem Beech Hill Fire 'Suspicious'

RCMP have solely taken over the investigation into the cause of a weekend fire in Beech Hill. Staff Sgt. Bruce Hill with Lunenburg County RCMP says they're treating the fire as suspicious. Firefighters from the Western Shore Department along with a deputy fire marshal were on the scene for most of yesterday. The fire marshal's office says they will continue to assist police, if requested. The mobile home was gutted by fire late Saturday night.

BREAKING: Fire Forces Highway Closure In Blockhouse

A number of Lunenburg County fire departments are at the scene of a garage fire along Highway 325 in Blockhouse. Fire crews from Blockhouse, Oakhill, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg responded shortly after 1pm. Parts of Highway 325 between the Big Lots Road and School Street are blocked off while officials battle the blaze. Meanwhile, the School Board's bus garage says any buses serving Bayview Community School and Park View Education Centre travelling the Highway between Bridgewater and Mahone Bay will be delayed due to the road closure. The delay will be in effect until the road is open.

South Shore Mustangs Hand Out Season-Ending Awards

The two goalies between the pipes for the South Shore Mustangs not only share time in the crease, but also the most valuable player award. Cole Skinner and Corey Peterson were recognized for their play during the team's season-ending awards banquet Sunday night in Bridgewater. Also, Alex Nauss was named top forward and Riley Strowbridge picked up top defenseman honours. Other awards include Jordan Messenger for top rookie forward, Zach Miller for rookie defenseman and Christian Tufts for unsung hero. Scott Perry received the coaches award.

UPDATED: Caledonia Crash Victims Remain In Hospital

Mounties are trying to determine the factors behind a serious crash last night in Caledonia. A young man and woman remain in hospital after a single vehicle rollover on Highway 8 in Queens County. The 29 year-old Caledonia man along with a 24 year-old Mahone Bay woman were both ejected from their vehicle. Police say they suffered serious injuries and their status has not changed. The woman was airlifted to hospital in Halifax, while the man was taken to hospital in Bridgewater.

RCMP, Fire Marshal Still Investigating Beech Hill Blaze

RCMP and the fire marshal's office are still investigating the cause of a weekend fire in Beech Hill. Firefighters from the Western Shore Department along with a deputy fire marshal were on the scene for most of Sunday. The mobile home was gutted by fire late Saturday night. A neighbour reportedly alerted authorities of the fire.

Upset During Liberal Nomination In Queens-Shelburne

An upset in Queens County during a nomination meeting for the provincial Liberals. Caledonia`s Benson Frail will carry the banner for the grits in the new riding of Queens-Shelburne. He defeated odds-on favourite Sheldon Brannen in the process 101-74. Liberal leader Stephen MacNeil was guest speaker for the occasion. Residents of Queens will have new representation after the next election following Vicki Conrad`s decision to exit politics after serving the county since 2006. Fisheries Minister Sterling Belliveau is expected to run for the NDP in her place.

Local Women's Hockey Players Set For Nationals

Local hockey players Kristen Gordon of Liverpool and Rebecca Weagle of Lunenburg are off to the Esso Cup Nationals in Burnaby,  Bristish Columbia. Their team, Metro Boston Pizza, won the right to represent Nova Scotia in Burnaby by winning the Atlantic Championship in Pictou County over the weekend. They defeated New Brunswick 2-1 in Championship game on Sunday morning. The National tournament begins April 21st.

Liverpool's Whalen In Midst Of Breakout Season

Chelsea Whalen of Liverpool continues to re-write the record books. Whalen set another provincial Senior Womens' shot put record this weekend at the Florida relays. Her throw of 16.15m eclipsed her previous throw of 15.68m and it also ranks her 19th in the NCAA. Whalen`s throw puts her 2nd in the history of female shot put throwers at Florida State University.

Chester: Council Agrees To Widen Part Of Water Street

Chester council has given the green light to make a part of Water Street a little wider. Warden Allen Webber says there's a long-standing issue of parking and because it's so narrow, it could be a one-way street. Council has agreed to remove some rose bushes and curb opposite to the Rope Loft. Webber says it may be a temporary solution.


He says they will request additional parking signs from the Department of Transportation to be put up once the work is complete. The cost to remove the bushes and curb and add some gravel is approximately $1,000.

Town Developing Committee To Create Grant Policy

The town of Bridgewater is creating a new committee to deal with the way it doles out money for community groups. Mayor David Walker says they don't have a clearly defined policy for organizations to apply for grants. The committee will consist of four councillors along with a town staff member. Walker says it will be their job to provide clarity to the issue.



The committee is expected to be approved during this evening's town council session.