Friday, March 9, 2012

Bridgewater council exploring social media

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Bridgewater town councillors could be tweeting or liking statuses in the near future. Staff educated council members about twitter and fa...

NSTU President Slams Education Cuts

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The president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union says funding cuts are changing the way education is delivered. Nova Scotia's eight sc...

Mustangs Former Coach: Travel main reason why I left

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The former head coach of the South Shore Canadian Tire Mustangs says it was a tough decision to walk away from the hockey club. Tim Boyce...

Volunteers request funding from MODL for Maggie's Playground

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A dedicated park is expanding and in need of more money. Volunteers with the Vogler's Cove Community Hall have approached the Municip...

Chester: Land Purchase Along East River for $60,000

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The municipality of Chester has acquired a five hectare piece of land along the East River. The property was purchased for $60,000 from ...
Thursday, March 8, 2012

Community Mourns Homicide Victim in Chester Basin

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A funeral service will be held this afternoon for a 57 year-old homicide victim in Chester Basin. The body of Victoria Buckley was found ...

SSRSB eliminates 20 teaching positions

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The South Shore Regional School Board is eliminating 20 teaching positions in the upcoming school year. The majority of positions are bei...

SSRSB: Multiple Options for New Board Size

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Judith Sullivan-Corney Three options are better than one for the South Shore Regional School Board. The board is recommending multipl...
Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Federal Agency Confirms ISA in Shelburne Harbour

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An outbreak of a serious salmon virus has been confirmed at a Shelburne Harbour fish farm. The operation is owned by New Brunswick based C...

Bird Construction awarded LCLC contract

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Bird Construction has been awarded the contract for the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. Chair Paul Belliveau confirmed Wednesday morni...

Diamond Jubilee Medal for Hebbville Fire Fighter

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A South Shore man is receiving a very special recognition for his lifetime of volunteering as a fire fighter. Harold Conrad is a retired ...

New Era: Historic Lunenburg Academy's Final Class

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It will be the end of an era and there will be a lot of reminiscing today as Lunenburg Academy holds its very last day of classes. The...

SSRSB special meeting to discuss electoral boundaries

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The public is getting a chance to hear how the local school board is approaching electoral boundaries. The region of Queens and Municipal...
Tuesday, March 6, 2012

MODL changing street light policy

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The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is making a change to its street light policy. Current wording in the policy is inaccurate ...

Mustangs name Grant Johnston new head coach

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The South Shore Canadian Tire Mustangs have a new boss behind the bench. Grant Johnston has been named the new head coach after former co...

Chester Basin: Mounties Identify Homicide Victim

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RCMP have released the identity of a woman found dead in her home in Chester Basin. Mounties say the body of Victoria Rae Brauns-Buckl...

Trial Underway: Woman Accused of Stabbing

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The trial for a woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend last year is underway in Bridgewater. Katelin Leigh Whitney-Joudrey is charged wi...

Home Invasion: Date set for Show Cause Hearing

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A Dartmouth man charged in a six year old home invasion in Chelsea is due back in Bridgewater court later this month. Forty-six year old ...

Investigators Conclude Work at Chester Basin Home

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Police are expected to release more information today into a homicide investigation in Chester Basin. Investigators concluded their work...

Housing units to be built on Olde Town land

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Eric Shaw Olde Town Golf Club is going from golf course to residential housing. The club, which officially opened in 1928, is expected...