Friday, April 12, 2013

BREAKING: Minister Not Planning To Intervene In School Board Decision

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The province's Education Minister says she's disappointed with the decision by the South Shore Regional School Board. Ramona Jenn...

Protest Draws Few, Alleged Changes Affect Turnout

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There was a hitch in a planned protest this morning in front of the school board office in Bridgewater. Members of the Gold River-Western S...

NS Gov't Look To Redesign Services for Independent Living

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The province is seeking input to help redesign residential and related services for seniors and those with disabilities. Changes are aime...

Police Find Pain Relievers During Traffic Stop

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A Lunenburg County man is facing various drug related charges after police pulled over a vehicle on Highway 10. Police say they arrested ...

South Shore: Messy Weather Expected

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Weather warnings have been issued for the entire Maritime region. Environment Canada says much of New Brunswick, P-E-I, Cape Breton and a...
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Gold River-Western Shore Elementary To Close This Summer

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Gold River-Western Shore Elementary School will stay on the chopping block for this summer. The board decided not to accept the education m...

Three Chester Groups Get Federal Funding

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Three organizations in the Municipality of Chester have received funding from the local member of parliament. Gerald Keddy has announced ro...

Crews On Scene At Yarmouth Fire

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Fire crews from Yarmouth and several other departments remain on scene at structure fire in the town. The blaze began earlier this mornin...

Cooke Aquaculture Preparing New Sites In Jordan Bay

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Cooke Aquaculture is putting the finishing touches on their new fish farms in Jordan Bay. The New Brunswick based company received approva...

Pump Prices Down In New Brunswick

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Could be good news for South Shore drivers when they wake up tomorrow. Gas prices in New Brunswick have taken a dive.  The price for regul...

School Board: Special Meeting Called For Gold River-Western Shore School

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The South Shore Regional School Board will reconvene Thursday evening to discuss the future of Gold River-Western Shore Elementary. A board...
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

1688 PLFA President Resigns

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The board of directors with the 1688 Professional Lobster Fishermen Association has revealed its newly-minted president has resigned. A pre...

Town Excludes Skate Park Design From Budget Pre-Approval

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Bridgewater town council has pre-approved a number of capital projects for their 2013-14 budget, but a detailed design for a skate park w...

Fire Department History Project Receives Federal Funds

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A project highlighting past contributions to Lunenburg County fire departments is getting financial help from Ottawa. MP Gerald Keddy is pr...

Queens Mayor Relieved Government Funding Comes Through

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The Nova Scotia government is extending an olive branch to the Region of Queens. The province will pay an additional $500,000 toward reno...

School Board: Members Expected To Discuss Minister's Recommendations

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The future of a South Shore school is expected to be up for discussion this evening. School Board members will receive a letter from the ed...

Wednesday: Hospital Non-Urgent Clinic Open

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Bridgewater's non-urgent care clinic will be open for the third straight day. The clinic is located in the regional hospital. It'...
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

MODL Supports Joint Transportation Committee

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Four municipalities are planning to work together to explore transportation options for their residents. Council members from the towns of B...

Federal Gov't Supports Four Shelburne County Project

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Four projects in Shelburne County will receive support from Ottawa. ACOA Minister, Gail Shea, says nearly $500,000 will be used to transf...

Town Continues To Mull Future Library Space

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The town of Bridgewater remains undecided about the future space of the current library building on King Street. Councillors voted 4-3 not ...