South Shore News: Evening Webcast

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Updated: Multi-Vehicle Accident Outside Shelburne

Four people have been taken to Roseway Hospital after a multi-vehicle crash near Shelburne. Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene just before 10am. Cpl. Mike O'Callaghan with Shelburne RCMP says three vehicles were involved in the incident at Exit 26.



O'Callaghan says the east bound vehicle bounced off the truck and hit the third vehicle while it was waiting to cross the intersection. He says all injuries suffered were non-life threatening. Highway 103 was down to one lane for a short time, but has since been cleared up and back to normal.

Memorial Bike Ride To Celebrate Teenager's Life

Bikers from Halifax, the Valley and across the South Shore are uniting in Bridgewater to honour a 17-year-old who died earlier this week. Easton Morrow was killed on Monday afternoon when his motorcycle crashed near Lilydale. He was an avid biker and loved the open road. Bikers will pay tribute to Morrow by taking part in a 50-minute memorial ride after his funeral Saturday at 10:30am. Bikers will travel from the United Church on Dominion Street towards Conquerall Bank, up to Italy Cross and back to Bridgewater.


Saturday's meet locations and times:


- Shelburne County and Queens County Bikers will leave Tim Hortons, Liverpool at 9:15am.


- Lunenburg County bikers and all other bikers can meet at the Canadian Tire in Bridgewater at 9:45am.


All bikers will proceed to the church from there.

Homes Searched/Charges Laid In Shelburne County

There's a been a drug bust in the Lockeport area.  Two men, 25-year-old Logan James Swim and 23-year-old Scott Wade Nickerson, are facing numerous drug-related charges. 

Cpl. Nancy Mason of Shelburne RCMP says the two were alledgedly growing and selling marijuana.

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The arrests and charges result from a search of 3 homes, two at Walls Lake and the other in Port LaTour. The searches followed a lengthy investigation by the Shelburne Street Crime Enforcement Unit and the Canada Border Services Agency.

Both of the accused have been released from custody with a promise to appear in Shelburne court September 19th.  A third person arrested was questioned, not charged and has been released from custody.

Lunenburg: Tall Ships Bring History & Mystique

 

Final details are being ironed out for the arrival of the Tall Ships on the South Shore. Seven ships will arrive in Lunenburg harbour on Tuesday afternoon. Lunenburg's Recreation Director Robin Scott says the tall ships are always a popular attraction.  He says it's a product of the rich history and mystery surrounding the ships.




The ships will be open to the public beginning on Wednesday.  Large crowds are expected to take in the celebration which will be filled with music, entertainment and food.

Local And National News: Noon Update July 20

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Multi-Vehicle Accident Outside Shelburne

A section of highway 103 was down to one lane near Shelburne after a multi-vehicle crash. At least three vehicles were involved in the incident at Exit 26 this morning. Police and paramedics along with firefighters were called to the scene just before 10am. There were injuries and at least one person had to be removed from a car by fire crews. 

Local Morning News/Weather-July 20-12

Here is a look at this morning's South Shore news and weather.
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Gasoline Prices Rise Again!

Another increase overnight in the price of gasoline.  A litre of regular self serve is selling at South Shore pumps this morning for $1.30.9.  Thats almost three cents higher than the price yesterday.
Diesel is selling this morning for $1.29 a litre.  Rising world oil prices are again being credited for increases.

School Board: Reinhardt Unhappy With URB Decision

Karen Reinhardt

A former school board member calls it a disappointing decision by the province's Utility and Review Board. The URB made a decision Monday to set the school board at eight seats, down from 12 in the 2008 election. Karen Reinhardt says its an erosion of the democratic process to cut four seats from the board. She says the public will feel the effects of the cut.



Reinhardt feels the URB ignored public input that was provided during a hearing in Bridgewater last month. School board elections will be held this fall.

Motorcycle Crash Injures 40-year-old Man

Another motorcycle crash in as many days in Lunenburg County. A 40-year-old man was taken to South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater Wednesday night after losing control of his motorbike along highway 3 in Centre. The man suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. RCMP say speed is considered a factor. Traffic was disrupted and detours were set up while members of the Lunenburg Fire Department, EHS and RCMP were on scene. Earlier this week, a 17-year-old was killed after crashing his bike outside Lilydale.

Argyle MLA Seeks More Public Input In Wind Farm Issue

The Dexter government is moving ahead full steam, promoting wind power generation with little or no input from the public.  That comment from the MLA for Argyle, Chris d'Entremont. He has had a meeting with the province's Energy minister Charlie Parker and Environment minister Sterling Belliveau.  d'Entremont says if nothing else, the ministers received some idea of the extent of the concerns of his constituents. He says his constituents are worried about the possible effects of large wind turbines on people who live near them.



Municipal council in Argyle will hold an emergency public meeting tonight to discuss a proposed wind farm project there. The environment minister, Sterling Belliveau. must decide by mid-August on whether to move ahead with an environmental assessment of the project.

Bridgewater Exhibition, Harmony Bazaar Get Federal Funding

Two summer events on the South Shore are receiving federal funds. Gerald Keddy has announced $27,500 for the South Shore Exhibition and $5,500 for Harmony Bazaar. The MP for South Shore-St.Margaret's says the two events are big tourist draws for the area. The Exhibition goes from July 24-29 in Bridgewater while Harmony Bazaar will be held next weekend in Lockeport.

Charges After Drug Bust in Arcadia

Four people are facing charges after a drug bust in Yarmouth County. Three men and a woman have been charged with production and trafficking after police raided a home on Jacquard Corner in Arcadia. RCMP seized 124 marihuanna plants and 445 grams of pot in additon to some cash and a scale. The accused range in age from 28 to 44 years-old. The four individuals are scheduled to appear in court in September.

Shelburne Firefighters Save Five Homes From Fire

Firefighters in Shelburne helped save at least five homes from going up in flames. Crews responded quickly to a call regarding a forest fire around 2:30 yesterday afternoon. The fire broke out just off the Wrights Road and was under control by supper time. Fire Chief Edgar Allison says there were some tense moments because the fire was burning so close to the town.



Allison says the path of the fire was difficult to predict and several families were put on evacuation notice. An official from the Department of Natural Resources suffered minor injuries and was carried off the scene on a stretcher.

New Beds Will Help Staff At South Shore Health

The CEO of South Shore Health says an investment in new hospital beds will help staff avoid injuries on the job. The provincial government recently announced $300,000 to replace 49 hospital beds in Bridgewater and Lunenburg. Dr. Peter Vaghan says health care workers often suffer from back problems due to lifting and moving patients with limited mobility. He says the new beds have many modern features including built in weight scales to help staff.



A recent study by Statistics Canada found nurses suffer from back pain more than any other profession. The two main risks for back injury are lifting and transferring patients.

Premier's & Aboriginal Leaders Meet in Lunenburg

Canada's premiers and aboriginal leaders will meet in Lunenburg next week. Agenda items are still being finalized but some topics include education and economic development. The issue of violence against aboriginal women is another main discussion item. The meeting will also feature representatives from the Assembly of First Nations, Metis National Council and Natives Women's Association of Canada. The meeting will be held next Wednesday at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.

UPDATED: Crews Contain Forest Fire in Shelburne

 

Fire crews were able to contain a forest fire near Shelburne just off the Wright's Road. Several families were put on evacuation notice but were not been asked to leave their home. Officials from the Department of Natural Resources have a helicopter on stand by to help battle the blaze cool down hot spots. It's not known what sparked the blaze which began this afternoon.

Bridgewater Welcomes 'Afterglow' Arts Initiative

Ashton Rodenhiser

A new event in Bridgewater is calling on volunteers and artists to make it a success. Ashton Rodenhiser recently spoke to town council regarding an arts initiative called 'Afterglow'. Its modelled after an evening festival in Halifax where artists create works of art including projections off buildings, or gallery style viewings outdoors. Rodenhiser says the event would help build an arts identity for Bridgewater.



Mayor Carroll Publicover says he's on board with the concept.



The event will take up space and use electricity in Shipyards Landing and King Street Court. It will be held from 6pm until midnight on September 15. More details can be found at http://afterglowbridgewater.wordpress.com/ .

MODL: Tax Increases For Three Fire Departments

Three Lunenburg County fire departments are raising their tax rates. Midville and District, Riverport and Pleasantville and District have increased their taxes for 2012-13. Midville and District is raising its rate from 13 cents to 17 cents, Riverport is increasing from seven to nine cents, Pleasantville and District is going up by two cents from 11 to 13 cents. Tri District, featuring Baker Settlement, Chelsea and Newcombville fire departments has set their rate at 15 cents. All rates are per $100 of assessment. Mayor Don Downe says he understands why a hike is needed.



Martins River is the only department to drop its rate. It falls from 17 cents to 15 cents. Twenty-seven other department tax rates are either staying the same or weren't available.