Sunday, March 9, 2014

Lobster Report Recommendations Need Implementation: Chris d'Entremont

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Maritime fisheries ministers, representatives of the lobster industry and others will be meeting near the end of the month. They'll be...

The Marketing Of Tom Mulcair

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In light of the high-profile Justin Trudeau leading the Liberals, federal New Democrats are launching a campaign to counter his popularity...

RCMP Warning Residents About Fraud

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RCMP are warning residents to protect themselves from fraud by keeping their personal information safe. March is fraud prevention month. Pol...
Friday, March 7, 2014

Long-time Newspaper Editor Moving On

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The president of Lighthouse Media Group calls it a sad day. Long-time editor, Vernon Oickle, is no longer with the Lunenburg County Progress...

Emera/NS Power Execs Hauling In Big Bucks

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As power rates continue to soar in Nova Scotia, the top brass at Emera, the parent company of Nova Scotia Power, have again rewarded the...

Clocks Spring Ahead This Weekend

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Daylight savings time begins on Sunday. People are reminded to set their clocks and watches ahead one hour at 2 a.m., or Saturday evening ...

Drennan, McIntosh Each Earn Silver At CIS Championships

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A pair of Lunenburg County athletes have earned silver medals at the CIS Track and Field Championships. Bridgewater's Rachael McIntosh...

Lower Gasoline Prices

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Gasoline prices are lower this morning. Regular self serve is selling at South Shore pumps for $1.39.3 per litre. Thats 2.5 cents lower th...
Thursday, March 6, 2014

Chester: 'Our Health Centre' Striving Towards Financial Goal

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Proponents with 'Our Health Centre' in Chester have raised just over $2.2-million towards the facility. The community group is prop...

Back Center Woman Faces Charges Relating To Elder Abuse

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A 59-year-old woman is facing several charges in connection with elder abuse. Lunenburg County RCMP say an 81-year-old woman was the victi...

Crash Causes Power Outage In Chester Area

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Nova Scotia Power says there are roughly 1,000 homes and businesses without power  in Chester-area including East River, Simms Settlement, H...

Region Of Queens Fire Departments Look For Help With New Equipment Purchases

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Volunteer fire departments in the Region of Queens are becoming increasingly concerned about finances. More money is needed to upgrade fir...

Blockhouse: Waldorf School Finalist In National Contest

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An independent school for young children in Blockhouse is in the running for a national contest. The Waldorf school is listed as a finalis...

McIntosh, Drennan Compete For National Titles

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A pair of Lunenburg County athletes are going for gold at the CIS Track and Field Championships in Edmonton. Bridgewater's Rachael McI...

Bridgewater: Fire Dept. Band To Play Memorial Service In Ottawa

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The Bridgewater Fire Department Band will help remember firefighters who lost their lives on the job. The band has been asked to play at thi...

Mustangs Pushed To Brink Of Elimination

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The Charlie's Pizza South Shore Mustangs are one loss away from playoff elimination. Jordan Messenger scored the lone goal as the Hali...

Gas Prices Expected To Drop Some Tonight

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We may be in for a little relief tomorrow at South Shore gas pumps. In New Brunswick this morning, self serve regular is down by about 1.5...
Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Clear Garbage Bag Request Coming To Bridgewater

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It's Bridgewater's turn to start thinking about using clear garbage bags. The issue will be in front of the town March 10. Mahone Ba...

Spring Weight Restrictions Pushed Back

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Spring weight restrictions are being pushed back another week. The Department of Transportation says due to cold weather they will delay i...

Movement To End Violence Hits Lunenburg County

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A pair of local events hope to help bring an end to violence against women and girls. Second Story Women's Centre, Harbour House and Be ...