Friday, July 6, 2012

BREAKING: Bluenose II Launch Delayed

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The scheduled launch of the Bluenose II has been delayed.  Premier Darrell Dexter confirmed today the province's sailing ambassador isn...

VIDEO: Province Announces $460,000 For Boatbuilders Association

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Lunenburg's mayor says the province's announcement to fund a new marine trade will go a long way for the town.  Premier Darrell ...

Giant Tiger Expanding Bridgewater Store

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A retail store in Bridgewater is expanding.  Giant Tiger is expected to begin a full renovation in early August and increase their capacity...

Jamie Baillie: Moving Civil Servant Jobs From Halifax Is Bad HR

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NS PC Leader Jamie Baillie The vast majority of Nova Scotia civil servants asked to relocate from Halifax to offices in smaller towns s...

MODL To Encourage Smoke-Free Outdoors

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The Municipality of Lunenburg is looking to cut down the number of people smoking in outdoor spaces.  Committee of the Whole approved a mot...

Hurlburt Sentencing Held Over To Later In Month

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Richard Hurlburt A former Nova Scotia cabinet minister sobbed openly in Yarmouth court yesterday as he expressed regret for defrauding ...

Gas Prices: Here We Go Again!

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It seemed too good to be true....a continuation of lower gas prices.  They did, as expected, and increased overnight at South Shore pumps. ...

Vogler's Cove Bridge Could Re-Open Friday

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A new concrete culvert has been installed on the Dollivers Brook Bridge in Vogler's Cove.  The span has been closed for the last two we...
Thursday, July 5, 2012

Lohnes Wins Bronze At Judo Nationals

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Bridgewater's Whitney Lohnes has added a bronze medal to her collection.  The 19-year-old finished third in the 48kg category of the se...

Martin Finishes Close Second At Moncton Meet

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It was a near win for Jenna Martin in Moncton, New Brunswick.  The newly-minted Olympian finished second at the Hub City Track and Field ...

Composites Atlantic Increasing Workforce

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A Lunenburg-based manufacturing company is hiring more staff to meet demand.  Composites Atlantic is looking to add at least 30 productio...

Former Bowater Workers Being Recruited

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Premier Darrell Dexter says he's not surprised former Bowater Mersey employees are being recruited by other companies. Northern Pulp N...

Chester: Screening Operation Shuts Down

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An illegal screening operation within the Village of Chester has been dismantled. Chester council made the decision to seek a court order ...

Hurlburt Will Be Sentenced Today

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Sentencing will be held today in Yarmouth for a former provincial politician charged in the province's spending scandal.  Richard Hur...

Two More Fish Farms For Shelburne County Receive Federal Approval

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Two proposed fish farm sites in Shelburne County have received the approval of Transport Canada.  They will be located in Jordan Bay, abo...

Health Services Foundation: Fundraising Complete For New Echo

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The Health Services Foundation of the South Shore has reached their fundraising goal for a new Echo Ultrasound system.  The 14th annual Hit...

Olympian Martin Races In Moncton

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It will be the first event for Jenna Martin since she qualified for the Olympics.  The 24-year-old Bridgewater native races in Moncton Th...
Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Habitat For Humanity: Family For Mahone Bay Build Needed

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The need for a family is at an all-time high for Habitat for Humanity.  The South Shore Chapter is about to start building a home in Mahone...

Women's Centre Advocating Against Violence

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"Be a piece of the solution. Be the Peace we all yearn for."  Those words are part of a new community project through Second St...

Dexter: Confident Michelin Announcement Will Happen

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Premier Darrell Dexter says he's not worried over Michelin's decision to postpone plans for an announcement tomorrow at the compan...