Saturday, February 9, 2013

StormCentre: EMO Update For South Shore

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Updates from local emergency management officials for the South Shore: This information has been kindly provided the Nova Scotia's E...

StormCentre: Serious Flooding Along Shelburne Waterfront

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A number of communities along the South Shore are dealing with flooding due to elevated sea-levels due to storm surge. In Shelburne, offic...

StormCentre: Lengthy Power Outage In Barrington

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A lengthy power outage in the Barrington area has forced emergency officials to open a comfort centre on Cape Sable Island. EMO co-ordina...

StormCentre: Dozens of Stores Closed & Events Postponed

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Dozens of businesses and stores are closed today as blizzard and storm surge warnings remain in effect for the South Shore. Crews are wor...

StormCentre: Power Outages, High Winds, Cancellations

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High winds are behind power outages and tricky driving conditions throughout the South Shore. Roughly 8,000 Nova Scotia Power cutomers ar...
Friday, February 8, 2013

StormCentre: Full Coverage Of Weekend Storm

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Environment Canada has issued blizzard and storm surge warnings for the South Shore. The weather agency says snow will begin late this e...

Shelburne: Woman Charged With Drug Trafficking

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A 25-year-old woman from Shelburne County faces charges after she was pulled over by RCMP Thursday night along Highway 103. Shelburne Cou...

Shelburne: Drug Bust In Barrington, Pot Seized

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Police in Shelburne County have taken down an indoor marihuana grow op. RCMP say they seized thirteen mature plants, 500 grams of harvest...

South Shore: RCMP Seize Crack Cocaine After Traffic Stop

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Lunenburg RCMP have seized an slew of drugs including some crack cocaine following a traffic stop near Exit 8. Police say two people were...

Queens MLA Uncertain About Her Future

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At least one South Shore member of the provincial legislature is uncertain about her future. Queens NDP MLA Vicki Conrad says family will ...

Chester, Barrington Kick-Off Junior 'C' Playoffs

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Two South Shore Junior 'C' hockey teams will begin their playoffs tonight. The first place Chester Clippers welcome the Fundy Phant...

Long-Time LaHave River Ferry Operator Dies

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A Lunenburg county native who operated the LaHave Ferry for nearly 35 years has passed away. Brady E. Himmelman was captain of the ferry...

Chester Delay's Zoning Request For Health Centre

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Council in Chester has delayed making a decision on a rezoning request for "Our Health Centre". The collaborative care project ...
Thursday, February 7, 2013

South Shore Health: Take Caution Around Queens General Hospital

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South Shore Health is asking people to use extreme caution when visiting Queens General Hospital. The health authority says a combination o...

PC Leader Calls For Insulin Pump Program If Elected Premier

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Those money-losing Tim Horton outlets in Halifax hospitals should be closed and the 1.4 million dollar subsidy they're receiving be re...

Chester Council Supports Sea Cadets Program

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Chester council will lend a helping hand in support of their local sea cadet program. Councillors voted unanimously to purchase $250 wort...

Forest Heights: Construction On Skilled Trades Centre Begins In March

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A future skilled trades centre at Forest Heights is nearing the start of construction. Director of Operations with the local school board, ...
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Boiler Issue Causes Smoke To Funnel From Bridgewater Elementary

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An issue with one of the boilers caused large volumes of smoke to pour out of Bridgewater Elementary this evening. Crews with the Bridgewat...

Retired Principal's Child Porn Case Delayed Until March

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The former principal of a Lunenburg area school will return to court next month after he was charged with possessing and accessing child ...

Mooseheads GM Pleased With Brennan Bailey

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The general manager of the Halifax Mooseheads says he's pleased with how Brennan Bailey is adjusting to his role with the club. The 1...