Hubbards: RCMP Probe Fatal Weekend Fire

A fatal fire in Hubbards over the weekend. A woman's body was found inside a home on Saturday night. The blaze occurred around 10:15pm on Shore Club Road. Mounties are investigating and say the home sustained substantial damage. An auptosy will be conducted on the woman body. A man in his 60's - believed to be a friend of the victim - along with pets were able to get out of the house safely. The Canadian Red Cross has stepped in to help with lodging and clothing. The RCMP is investigating. Some reports indicated investigators believe smoking in bed may have been cause of the fire.

New Health Clinics Boost For Doctors & Others

New collaborative health care clinics opening soon in Bridgewater and Liverpool will go a long way in improving health care on the South Shore. Nova Scotia Health Minister Leo Glavine says they'll also provide a professional boost for doctors and nurse practitioners.



The minister also says the clinics will also help relieve the work loads of ER's at hospitals in Lunenburg, Bridgewater and Liverpool.



The Bridgewater facility will be opening in a few weeks and the one in Liverpool later in the year.