Bridgewater's McIntosh Awarded $5,000 Scholarship

One of the South Shore's Summer Olympic hopefuls for 2016 is getting some financial help. Bridgewater's Rachael McIntosh is a student at the University of Calgary and is training for the heptathlon event in Rio De Janeiro. The 21-year-old visual arts student has received a $5,000 scholarship. McIntosh says the money will help alleviate some the pressure.



McIntosh is one of three Olympic hopefuls to receive the award. Recipients for the scholarship are chosen based on academic and athletic achievements.

Shelburne: Fears Over Cuts At Roseway Hospital

The emergency measures coordinator in Shelburne County has deep concerns over cuts within the local health authority. Beginning October 1st, Roseway Hospital will no longer have overnight staff working the front desk and switchboard. Don Bower says patients requiring medical attention after hours will need to ring a buzzer to get inside the hospital - which he says is unacceptable. Bower says it's a huge loss for the community and an issue of public safety.



The hospital is also responsible for providing dispatch for emergency services such as EMO and local fire departments. That service will also be discontinued due to budget restrictions. Bower says at least five or six local fire departments will need to find an alternate solution to their dispatching issues. He's hoping the community will rally and fight to keep the service alive in Shelburne.

Former Fire Chiefs Get Street Names In Bridgewater

A pair of long-time Bridgewater fire chiefs are getting streets named after them.Walter Gow and Harold Langille each have prominent family names in the area. The names "Gow Drive" and "Langille Drive" will become streets in the residential neighbourhood off Roundhouse Drive at the end of Hollingsworth Drive. The town's heritage advisory made the recommendation. Mayor Carroll Publicover says it's not unusual for streets to be named after significant figures.



Gow was the fire chief in Bridgewater for just over 30 years from 1914-1945. Langille served with the town's fire department for over 40 years, 19 as chief from 1955-1975. The street signs are expected to be up in the next few weeks.

Nowe Finishes 2nd At Atlantic Junior Championship

A Bridgewater golfer finished tied for second at the Canadian Junior Golf Association's Atlantic Junior Championship. 16-year-old Ryan Nowe shot even par in Tuesday's final round at Oakfield Golf & Country Club, finishing two strokes back of winner Bradley Curren of Hammonds Plains. Nowe says it was a missed opportunity after tying the lead with two holes to play.



Nowe says he's happy with how he played but would of been happier with the win. The tournament marks the end of the competitive season for Nowe, who will turn his concentration to representing Park View once school begins. With the second place finish, he believes he has accumulated enough points to represent Nova Scotia at next summer's Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Boundaries Commission May Seek Deadline Extension

A member of the provincial electoral boundaries commission says it will likely seek an extension to the month-end deadline to file its report.  Commission vice-chair Colin Dodds told more than 30 residents gathered at the commission's public meeting in Bridgewater last night ... "it looks increasingly remote that they'll meet the Aug. 31 deadline.''  Dodds says he can't guarantee the commission will seek an extension when it meets in Halifax today, but he says one was sought and granted during commission work 10 years ago.  The commission is holding public meetings because the provincial government rejected its interim report, filed in June.  That report went against the government's terms of reference in retaining three protected Acadian ridings of Clare, Argyle and Richmond and the African-Nova Scotian riding of Preston, where voter populations are well below those of other ridings in the province.

Three People Face Drug Charges In Pleasantville

RCMP have arrested three people after searching a home on New Cumberland Road near Pleasantville. Police entered the home Tuesday morning seizing 80 marihuana plants, a quantity of processed marihuana, and eight long guns that were improperly stored. A 54-year-old woman, 57-year-old man and a 56-year-old man, all from the Pleasantville area, are facing charges of production and possession of marihuana. The 57-year-old man will also be charged with firearm-related offences. They will appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court at a later date.

Chester Race Week Begins

It's hailed as Canada's largest keel boat regatta. Over 130 boats are expected to make a splash in the water at the Chester Yacht Club for Race Week from Wednesday until Saturday. Local competitors from Bridgewater, Lunenburg and LaHave are in the field as well as others across the province and Saint John, New Brunswick and Charlottetown, PEI. Boats will race around four different courses including the Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta. Yacht Club Commodore Randy Stevens says the event should provide some spin-offs to the area.



Live entertainment is also provided for people once the races are complete. More details can be found at http://chesterraceweek.com/.

Chester Race Week: Pub Night Changes

There are some changes this year in the way the traditional pub nights are held during "Race Week". Live music will be shut down nightly at 1AM this year. Organizers of the event and municipal council in Chester reached common ground on the issue during a meeting in March. The change is in response to numerous concerns and noise complaints raised by people who live near the Yatch Club - which is the main venue for evening after party's during "Race Week". Guests are still permitted on the property until 2AM.

Bluenose II: Dome Tear Down Almost Complete

 

The massive dome covering the Bluenose II during its rebuild in Lunenburg is nearly dismantled. The temporary shelter has protected the schooner during its restoration over the last two years on the Lunenburg waterfront. The tear down, signals a major step in the process towards re-launching the vessel. After the dome is removed, Bluenose II needs to be moved to the slipway in preparation for the relaunch. Further prep work and tide conditions will then play a large factor in determining when the vessel returns to the water. The schooner is expected to be completely rigged towards the end of the year and ready for public sailing next summer.

Bridgewater Police In Need Of New Radio System

The next step for a new radio system for municipal police will go through a call for proposals. Bridgewater Police Chief John Collyer spoke to town council Monday night about the desperate need for a new system. Collyer says they are in need of a more modern radio system.



Collyer says they experienced a number of failures with their system in June and need to replace it as soon as possible. The police service has set aside $30,000 to replace the current model. Collyer is hopeful the new system can be purchased for under $40,000.

Opposition Leaders Concerned About Latest Electoral Boundaries Commission Hearings

The province's electoral boundaries commission brings its latest series of public meetings to the South Shore this evening. If its anything like the session in Yarmouth yesterday, it will be a boisterous one. The province's opposition parties are against these latest meetings, re-visiting territory largely covered by the commission months ago. It recommended in its initial report, keeping the 4 protected ridings of Argyle, Clare, Richmond and Preston. However, the Dexter government then ordered the commission to re-write its report saying it didn't stick to its original terms of reference. PC leader Jamie Baillie says thats just wrong.




Meanwhile, Liberal leader Stephen McNeil says losing the four "protected" ridings would be an irreparable loss.



Tonight's meeting begins at 6 o'clock at the Bridgewater Best Western. The commission's final report is expected August 31st.

MODL: Veinot Re-offering For District 8

There will be a candidate race for District 8 in the Municipality of Lunenburg. John Veinot has announced he will seek re-election after spending 18 years as councillor. He has served the district from 1988 to 1997 and again from 2003 until now. Veinot says it took some time to make the decision.



Veinot says he wants to keep working on reducing the municipal debt. Dan Hennessey has also announced his intention to run in the district.

Too Many Unsecured Dollars Going To Big Corporations: McNeil

The province's NDP government promised, prior to being elected three years ago, to create 2 thousand jobs a year. However, Liberal leader Stephen McNeil says that promise fizzled in the early-going and now close to 8-thousand jobs have been lost. He says much of the problem has been created by the government handing out millions of dollars in un-secured grants and subsidies.


McNeil says 5 large corporations, including Bowater Mersey owner Resolute Forest Products, have received or were promised funds by the Dexter government and have ended up laying off a total of almost 11-hundred workers. In Bowater's case, the entire operation was closed for good throwing 320 people out of work.

Acadia First Nation's Well-Paid Chief & Councillors

The chief and band councillors of the Acadia First Nation are being challenged to explain their salaries and expenses. Acadia represents aboriginals living along the South Shore to Yarmouth. Last year, the band quietly reduced the annual salaries of chief and council after complaints from its membership.Canadian Taxpayers Federation Atlantic President Kevin Lacey says the band's chief Deborah Robinson and councillors need to be more open.



The Acadia chief has held her position for 25 years and stands to gain a pension of 125-thousand dollars when she retires. Her annual salary is now totals $150-thousand dollars.

Welcome Home Celebration Planned For Jenna

 

It's a welcome home party for the South Shore's biggest role model. Municipal and community leaders are organizing a victory party for Jenna Martin as she returns home from the London Olympics. The event will be held on Thursday night at HB Studio's Sports Centre on Glen Allen Drive in Bridgewater beginning at 7:30PM. Municipality of Lunenburg mayor Don Downe says it's an opportunity to show Martin that the region is proud of her efforts.



Martin is expected to talk about her experiences in London while a number of local dignitaries are expected to deliver speeches as well. The 24 year-old created a huge buzz when she qualified for the semi-final in the 400M sprint event in her first appearance at an Olympic Games. Martin returns to Nova Scotia today after taking part in last night's closing ceremony of the 2012 London Games.

Hector Will Re-Offer For Seat On Chester Council

The councillor for Blandford-East Chester will seek re-election in municipal elections in October. Marshal Hector was elected in 2000 and is seeking his fourth term on Chester council. Hector has enjoyed his 12 years as an elected official and says he has the time and energy to seek another term. He says a key goal for him and council is to help improve the quality of life for residents throughout the municipality.



Hector says another key initiative is make sure there is continued support for community organizations. He is a retired businessman and the former owner of Hubbards Home Hardware. Municipal and school board elections will be held throughout the province on October 20th.

NSP: Failed Insulator Caused Power Outage

Nova Scotia Power is reporting a failed insulator at their substation in Auberndale to be the cause for last night's outage. Over 6,000 people were without power because of the incident, which occurred around 8:30pm. Company spokesperson, David Rodenhiser, says the failed insulator could cause a loud bang and flash.



Power was restored early this morning. The outage affected people all across the South Shore.

What Was That Big BANG!?

People from Liverpool to Yarmouth and through the Annapolis Valley are scratching their heads trying to figure out what was that big bang and rumbling they heard last night. Its also big chat this morning on Facebook and on Twitter. "The Big Bang Theory" has been ruled out but some people are wondering if it had anything to do with power outages in the region last night and earlier this morning. There has been no word from any officials about it.

MODL Mayor Reappointed To FCM Standing Committee

The mayor of the Municipality of Lunenburg says he feels honoured to be recognized by his peers. Don Downe was selected to serve his third term as standing committee chair with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. He will chair the standing committee on Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements. Downe says its a chance to learn more at the national level and bring information back to council.



The committee partners with the federal and provincial governments to secure new revenue sources that support increased demands on municipal infrastructure and services.

Rental Units Planned For Liverpool Waterfront

 

The Liverpool waterfront will soon be home to some new rental housing by this time next year. The development is know as "Rovers Quay" and will consist of 18 rental units in total to be constructed at Shipyards Point. Local developers Barry Tomalin and Steward Horton are leading the project. The units will target both current Queens County residents and those who choose to live in Liverpool for lifestyle reasons. A live webcam will be up and running when work begins on the project. Construction is expected to begin this summer with the first units available for rent early in 2013. For more info check out http://www.roversquay.ca/

Seabury's Sister Schooner Awaits Buyer

With the launch of the Martha Seabury earlier this week, the focus switches to find an owner for its sister ship. Work began on both vessels over two years ago. Now, the unnamed boat remains ready for purchase along the Lunenburg waterfront. The hull of the sister ship is complete. General Manager for Dawson Moreland and Associates, Susan Corkum-Greek, says the vessel is ready for the next step.


Corkum-Greek says they are fielding inquiries about the vessel and are optimistic a buyer will step forward soon. The hull will be showcased when the Martha Seabury travels to Newport in mid-September for an international boat show.

Bridgewater: RCMP Officer Released From Custody

An RCMP officer charged in a case of domestic violence has been released from custody. The release was granted during a court appearance today in Bridgewater. The officer, in his 30s, was taken into custody late Tuesday night. His release was granted with a number of conditions; including he reside in Ontario except for court appearances in Nova Scotia. Other conditions include no contact with the female involved in the alleged incident and a ban on firearms and prohibited weapons. The case had been put over until October 10th when the accused is scheduled to enter a plea to the charges.

Phil Mooney Not Re-offering As Yarmouth Mayor

Mayor Phil Mooney

Phil Mooney's name will not be on the mayor's ballot in this fall's municipal elections in Yarmouth. He says he's leaving the mayor's position to have more time for family matters and to being a town councillor, a role he took-on for a term in the mid-1980's. Mooney believes he can be as effective in pushing for change as the time-consuming mayor's job.



Projects like revitalizing the downtown, development of a farmers' market, devising a plan for greater financial stability and working to re-instate the ferry to Maine. Mooney says there are several things he's most proud-of during his 4 years as mayor. One was the new high school.



Three people remain in the running for the mayor's job. They are consultant Pam Mood, deputy-mayor Byron Boudreau and former Yarmouth mayor Charles Crosby.

Chester Council Supports Woodland Purchase

A coalition group is trying to encourage the provincial government to buy back the former Bowater Mersey woodlands. Members of "Buy Back The Mersey" made a presentation to Chester council yesterday in an effort to drum up support for their group. Resolute owns more than 200,000 hectares of land spread over three large sections of the province. Councillor Marshall Hector says the coalition is doing good work and council is behind their efforts.



Chester council would like to see all the woodlands managed by the province. However, their letter of support will focus on 40,000 hectares of the land in the St. Margaret's District.

Valley Vocational Centre Robbed

Thieves have targeted a vocational centre in the Annapolis Valley that helps disabled adults. "New Boundaries" in Windsor was robbed overnight Wednesday and police are still investigating. A safe and a pickup truck were among the items stolen. Officials say the safe held a small amount of cash and pay-cheques for clients with intellectual disabilities. The agency has about 40 adults earning a training allowance.
Thieves apparently entered the one-storey building through an addition under construction. The burned shell of the centre's truck was discovered 25 kilometres away.

Big Jump In Gasoline Prices

A very large jump in the price of gasoline overnight at South Shore pumps. When you haul into a gas station this morning, you'll pay 6.3 cents more per litre of regular self serve. Its selling this morning for $1.33.6. Diesel took a hit too. Its up by more than 3 cents a litre at $1.31.2. Whats fueling the increases is the world price of crude oil which has increased more than 14 dollars a barrel in the past month. It closed yesterday at $93.36 (US) per barrel.

Challenges Ahead For NSP & Customers

The CEO of Nova Scotia Power says the biggest factor pushing up power bills is the situation within the pulp and paper sector. The utility has lost two of its largest customers with the closure of Bowater Mersey and struggles at NewPage Port Hawkesbury. It's prompted the company to apply for another rake hike of six percent over the next two years to minimize the impact. Rob Bennett says they are also dealing with the cost of adding more renewable energy to the grid as mandated by the province.



If approved, the rate hikes will amount to about $3.50 a month to an average household’s power bill. Bennett addressed the Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce in a speech on Thursday at the Best Western.

Chester Council Opposes Tower In Western Shore

Chester Council will send a letter to Industry Canada over the proposed location of a a cell phone tower in Western Shore. Eastlink is proposing to construct a large telecommunications tower near Frank Swinimar Road. However, residents and council are opposed to its proposed location because its so close to a residential area. Councillor Bob Myra says people simply don't want the tower near their homes.

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Myra is hopeful the company will reconsider the location of the tower and select another location. The letter from council will also be sent to MP Gerald Keddy and Chester-St Margaret's MLA Denise Peterson-Rafuse.

Bluenose II Table Open To Public

A table dawning items from every province and territory is up for public viewing. The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg will give people a chance to see the hand-crafted table in the Bluenose exhibit in the second floor gallery. The one-of-a-kind table is made of items like wood, stone and mineral that was donated during this summer's Council of the Federation meeting. The table will eventually be installed on the schooner as part of its restoration. It was built by Colin O'Toole of Covey Island Boatworks, one of three companies in the Lunenburg Shipyard Alliance rebuilding Bluenose II for the province.

High Liner Foods Reports Revenue Surge, Less Profit

The acquisition of Icelandic USA has resulted in less profit for High Liner Foods in its second quarter financial outlook. The Lunenburg-based company says its net income fell to $995,000, down from $4.8-million a year earlier. Despite the decrease in profit, revenue rose over $65-million in the second quarter to $219-million. President and CEO, Henry Demone, says he's pleased with the results.



Demone says new product helped contribute to increased sales in Canada.



The $230.6-million U.S. purchase of Icelandic was announced last November and closed in December.

Gasoline Prices Heading Up Again!

Get set! South Shore gasoline prices will likely take a sizeable jump overnight tonight. That is if New Brunswick prices are an early indicator and often .... they are! That province's Energy and Utilities Board has boosted the price ceiling on regular self-serve gas by 4.9 cents a litre. It's now at $1.30. The jump had been predicted by analysts. Gasoline prices are now approaching those of diesel, which rose 1.3 cents overnight in New Brunswick to a-dollar-32.5

Folk Harbour Festival Back For 27th Year

Over 30 musicians will hit the stage in Lunenburg over the next four days as the 27th annual Folk Harbour Festival gets underway Thursday. The festival features local music acts and musicians from away. This year will feature performances by Dave Gunning, Kim Stockwood, Garnet Rogers and many more. Communications Chair Nancy Wilson says the festival grabs people's attention.



One of the headliners this year includes Juno and East Coast music award-winning Ashley MacIsaac. Wilson says MacIsaac should draw a big crowd.



The acts are expected to play at several venues including along Lunenburg's waterfront, at the Opera House and at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.Wilson says tickets are still available to purchase. You can find out more details by going to http://www.folkharbour.com/ .

Fishermen's Memorial Emergency Department Closed

The Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Emergency Department is closed due to unavailability of staff. It will reopen tomorrow morning (August 9) at 8am. Anyone requiring emergency services is advised to call 911 or visit South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater.  

Garber Running For School Board

Elmer Garber

A former teacher and principal is looking to try his hand as a member of the local school board. Elmer Garber has indicated he will run for one of the eight seats during this fall's school board elections. He hopes to be part of a new elected school board.



Garber served as a member on the Lunenburg Municipal School Board in the 1980s. He is currently the chair of the LaHave Manor Corporation. The Dayspring resident is a candidate for District 5, which includes Lunenburg and Mahone Bay, and municipal districts 1, 3 and 4.

Queens Hospital Waiting Areas Temporarily Relocated

The registration and emergency room waiting areas at Queens General Hospital are being temporarily relocated. South Shore Health is advising the public a one day relocation period will be in effect from 7 o'clock Thursday morning until 7 o'clock Friday morning. The temporary relocation of both areas will give workers time to upgrade the hospital's floors. There will be signs directing patients to the temporary location for the registration and emergency room waiting areas. People in need of urgent care should proceed to triage as usual.

Bridgewater RCMP Officer Facing Charges In Domestic Violence Case

An RCMP officer based in Bridgewater is facing charges in a domestic violence case. The male officer was taken into custody last night and made a brief court appearance on Wednesday afternoon. The matter has been adjourned until Thursday when a show cause hearing will take place. A publication ban has been issued surrounding the evidence in the case to protect the identity of the female victim involved in the matter. The investigation is being handled by the province's Serious Incident Response Team and is under the direction of independent civilian director Ron MacDonald. The independent agency is responsible for investigating all serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia. The officer is currently not working or on duty for the Bridgewater RCMP.

Shelburne Shipyard Buzzing With Work

The Shelburne Shipyard has been given new life just a year after major upgrades were carried out at the Irving-owned operation. The shipyard received $16.6 million dollars in upgrades in a cost sharing project between Irving and the provincial government. Since last year, the Shelburne Shipyard has won 16 contracts from 10 different customers. Economic Development Minister Percy Paris says it speaks volumes to the type of quality work going on at the shipyard.



The facility now employs 75 people and has the ability to work on vessels up to 229 metres long. The shipyards latest contract to repair the HMCS Shawinigan will provide enough work to last until November.

Long-Time Resident Vies For Bridgewater Council

A 22-year resident of Bridgewater is taking the leap and running for town council. Jennifer McDonald announced her intention to run for the round-table Tuesday in a press release. The mother of three is currently the Program Manager for Employment Solutions Society. McDonald says she wants to make Bridgewater a better place to live.



McDonald says she feels strongly on work already done to make the town more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Municipal elections will be held October 20.

NS Power CEO Visits Bridgewater Chamber

The cost of keeping the lights on will be front and centre during a business luncheon on Thursday in Bridgewater. Nova Scotia Power CEO Rob Bennett will be the guest speaker tomorrow at an event organized by the Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce. Bennett is expected to discuss the ongoing need for the province to reduce its reliance on coal and their focus on renewable energy projects. There are now 174 wind turbines in Nova Scotia, 125 of which are independently owed. However, power rate increases will likely dominate the discussion as hikes of three percent are expected over the next two years. Bennett has been touring the province as part of a series of formal and informal discussions about how NSP is changing. The event is being hosted at the Best Western.

Bowater Transition Team Calls For More Public Input

Brooklyn, N.S.

The group trying to help transition former Bowater employees into other jobs is encouraging them to continue the flow of thoughts, ideas and concerns. More than 300 people lost their jobs back in June when the Brooklyn mill closed. The Transition Advisory Team has produced an open letter to communities updating its work and what its learned so far. Team Chair Ron Smith says its a challenging time for many of the laid-off Bowater workers.



Smith is advising everyone affected by the closure to get in touch with his team. The toll free number is 1-855-354-2612 or you can write an email addressed to bowatertransition@gov.ns.ca or you can visit or write to the team's office at 7 Henry Hensey Drive in Liverpool. B0T 1K0. You can also visit the team's website at  novascotia.ca/bowatertransition/.
The open letter can also be seen at the transition team's website and in the local newspapers.

Charges Laid In Yarmouth County Home Invasion

Charges have been laid in connection with a weekend home invasion and assault in Yarmouth County. RCMP say 26-year-old Nicholas Wayne Mood is facing charges including break and enter, assault with a weapon and threat to cause serious bodily harm. Officers responded to the incident at a home on Highway 1 in Darlings Lake around 5:40 Monday morning. They say a 26-year-old man and a dog were assaulted during the forced entry and suffered serious injuries. A 23-year-old woman who was also inside the home wasn't hurt though.

VIDEO: Martha Seabury Launches In Lunenburg

After two years of work, the Martha Seabury is now in the water. The schooner is one of two being built by Dawson Moreland and Associates along the Lunenburg Waterfront. Hundreds of people showed up to watch the boat get christened and launched into the water. Captain Daniel Moreland says its a great moment for Lunenburg.



The 48-foot schooner still needs lots of work before it can sail including rigging and installing masts. During the launch, Lunenburg mayor Laurence Mawhinney shared one of his favourite nautical verses before the vessel hit the water.



The schooner is owned by Hollywood actor Billy Campbell and named after his grandmother. He says it make sense to name the vessel after someone he loved.


The Martha Seabury is expected to sail down the coast to Newport for a boat show in September.

Drug Bust: Police Seize Pot Plants & Firearm

RCMP have seized 275 marihuana plants and a firearm after a weekend raid in Shelburne County. Police say they discovered the plants after they blitzed a remote camp in Upper Clyde River on Saturday. It took officers six hours to collect all the pot plants while they executed a search warrant. Corporal Nancy Wilson says the seizure is a good reminder that marihuana harvesting season is around the corner. She says police will continue to dismantle grow operations in an effort to keep illegal drugs off the street. Police say the camp was unoccupied at the time of the seizure but a production charge is expected.

Crews Battle Fire In Queens County

Firefighters in Queens were kept busy over the lunch hour due to a fire in Western Head. Crews were called to battle a fire at a home near the intersection of College Street and Shore Road. The fire broke out just before noon. No word on what caused the blaze or extent of damage. Members from Liverpool, North Queens and Greenfield were on the scene for more than an hour.

Mayor's Race Filling Up In Yarmouth

The campaign trail is getting crowded in Yarmouth. At least four potential candidates have emerged to seek the mayor's job in municipal elections. Byron Boudreau was the latest to announce his intentions during a speech in Yarmouth last week. Boudreau currently serves as the deputy mayor on town council. Business consultant Pam Mood and former mayor Charles Crosby have also announced their intention to run for job. Crosby announced in July he would try to win back the mayor's position. During an event in Yarmouth in May, mayor Phil Mooney told CKBW News he would seek re-election.

New Military Figures Coming To Bridgewater

A second batch of Canadian military action figures are about to land in Bridgewater. The Army, Navy and Air Force collectibles were first released on the South Shore in December last year, but sold out quickly. Now, new figures including ones decorated in Arctic, desert and green camouflage will be available for purchase. One dollar from each sale will go to the Soldier on Fund for military personnel and families of injured members. The figures are expected to be sold at Miller Optical in the Eastside Plaza, starting on Tuesday.

Myra Seeks Re-Election In Lunenburg

A veteran councillor in Lunenburg will seek re-election in municipal elections this fall. Jamie Myra has confirmed his intentions to re-offer for a seat on town council. In a press release, Myra says he wants to be a part of a new team in Lunenburg to help move the town forward. Myra has served as a councillor for the past 12 years and calls the grand opening of Bluenose Academy a 'proud moment'. He says the school is a benefit to the educational growth of youth in the town and a tremendous addition to existing infrastructure. Municipal elections will be held October 20th.

Injuries Result From Yarmouth County Home Invasion

RCMP are investigating a weekend home invasion and assault in Yarmouth County. Officers responded to the incident at a home on Highway 1 in Darlings Lake around 5:40 Monday morning. Police say a 26-year-old man and a dog were assaulted during the forced entry and suffered serious injuries. They say a 23-year-old woman who was also inside the home wasn't hurt. Police had been looking for a 26-year-old man who suffered from injuries, but he has since been located and is receiving medical attention.

Baillie Tells Dexter Government To Not Meddle With Constituency Review

Jamie Baillie

An independent commission tasked with drawing new Nova Scotia electoral
boundaries will hold its second round of public meetings starting today in Port Hawkesbury. The commission was forced to revise its interim report last month after the province's attorney general said it did not comply with the legislature's terms of reference. The commission's revised report calls for the elimination of three ridings and the creation of two new constituencies for a total of 51 seats, down from 52. The province's PC leader Jamie Baillie is again calling on the government to back off and stop pressuring the commission to determine the future of ethnic and cultural ridings.



The public meetings will be held in various communities across the province until August 16th, with the final report due August 31st.

Several People Homeless After Riverport Fire

Riverport Fire Hall

A weekend fire in Riverport has left five people homeless.  The four adults and one child are staying with relatives for now and are receiving assistance from the Red Cross ..... things like emergency purchases of clothing and food. There were no injuries in the blaze at 3601 Riverport Road. There is no word yet on a cause. The names of those left homeless have not been released either.