Bridgewater Church Looks For More Parking Space

A local church is looking to access land to help create more parking spaces. The Bridgewater Open Bible Church has requested to lease or purchase property from the town located on the corner of Jubilee and Exhibition. It's under an acre of land. Mayor David Walker says they have to determine if there is a future for the land.



The chairman of the church's Trustees Board says they have a congregation of approximately 170 people and parking needs to be expanded. Council referred the matter to Planning and Recreation departments to figure out if there are any plans for the land.

Yarmouth: Junior Hockey Event Receives Federal Dollars

A seven-day event showcasing junior hockey players in Yarmouth has received federal funding. Ottawa has given $75,000 to the World Junior 'A' Hockey Challenge. The money is pegged to attract and retain national and international visitors, including accommodations, advertising and promotions. Visitors including players, fans and more than 150 NHL scouts will have access to guides highlighting areas along the South Shore that are "must do" and "must see" destinations. The event also has activities spanning from Digby to Queens County. The province is also investing $150,000 in the event. Additional support includes a combined $67,500 from the Municipalities of Yarmouth and Argyle and the town of Yarmouth and a $30,000 contribution from Hockey Canada. The event will showcase the world's top Junior 'A' players from the United States, Russia, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Canada from November 4-10.

Regional Hospital: Visitation Ban Remains In Effect

A visitation ban will remain in effect at the South Shore Regional Hospital. Infection Control Practitioner Elizabeth Watson says they are still dealing with a stomach virus that's been making the rounds in multiple units at the hospital. She says the restriction will remain in place throughout the weekend. There have been more confirmed cases in the past few days. Normally, a 48 hour period must pass without any new cases before a restriction is lifted. Family members of critically ill patients can still visit their loved ones while the ban is place. All outpatient services at the hospital are available as usual.

Furey Signs-On As Lunenburg West MLA

The MLA for Lunenburg West has been sworn-in at the provincial Legislature. Liberal Mark Furey took his oath inside the red chamber. He is a first-time MLA following the October 8th election, where he won the riding over NDP incumbent Gary Ramey and PC candidate David Mitchell. Furey will be the Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations and the Minister responsible for the Residential Tenancies Act. (Photo Courtesy: Communications Nova Scotia)

Lunenburg: Lohnes-Croft Officially Becomes MLA

The newly-minted MLA for Lunenburg has been sworn-in at the provincial Legislature. Liberal member Suzanne Lohnes-Croft took her oath inside the red chamber. This is her first time as a member of the legislative assembly following the October 8th election, where she won the riding over NDP incumbent Pam Birdsall and PC member Brian Pickings. (Photo Courtesy: Communications Nova Scotia)

Peterson-Rafuse Sworn-In At Legislature

The MLA for Chester - St. Margaret's has been sworn-in at the provincial Legislature. NDP member Denise Peterson-Rafuse took her oath inside the red chamber. She was returned to office following the October 8th election, where she won the riding over PC candidate Janet Irwin and Liberal candidate Tim Harris. She will be the NDP's critic for Education and Early Childhood Development, Economic and Rural Development and Tourism, and Seniors. (Photo Courtesy: Communications Nova Scotia)

New Queens-Shelburne MLA Takes Oath

The new MLA for Queens-Shelburne has been sworn-in at the provincial Legislature. NDP member Sterling Belliveau took his oath inside the red chamber. He was returned to office following the October 8th election, where he won the riding over PC candidate Bruce Inglis and Liberal member Benson Frail. He will be the NDP's critic for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, and Natural Resources. (Photo Courtesy: Communications Nova Scotia)

Lower Gas Prices At South Shore Pumps

Gas prices at South Shore pumps are lower today. Regular self serve is selling for $1.26.8 a litre, down 2.5 cents from Thursday. High test is down by a similar amount to $1.35.8. Diesel is also down a couple of cents to $1.35.4 a litre.