Yarmouth MLA Handed Suspension For Heckling

The MLA for Yarmouth has been handed a one-day suspension from the legislature for heckling. Deputy Speaker of the legislature Becky Kent initially suspended Zach Churchill for five days after asking him to apologize to her and to the house of assembly for unparliamentary behaviour. Churchill, who represents the Liberals in the riding of Yarmouth, said the move was heavy-handed and orchestrated by NDP house leader Frank Corbett. Corbett rejected the accusation. Kent later said she had erred in her ruling and reduced the suspension to one day.

PC Travelling Road Show Rolls Along The South Shore

The South Shore from Bridgewater to Yarmouth will be sporting a lot of Tory blue this weekend. The province's Progressive Conservative leader will be continuing a pre-election campaign swing through the region. Jamie Baillie says his party's fortunes have improved here in recent months and he wants to showcase the area's PC candidates.



Baillie will host a rally in Bridgewater on Saturday. On Sunday morning, he whips up pancakes at a candidates' breakfast in Yarmouth. Later in the day, there's a school/family fair in Argyle to attend and a meet and greet in Queens and Shelburne counties.

Mooseheads, Drakkar Clash In Q-League Final

The Halifax Mooseheads and Baie-Comeau Drakkar open up the President Cup Finals in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action Friday night at the Metro Centre. The Moose have gone undefeated through 12 play-off games so far while the Drakkar have been equally impressive, going 12-2. Mooseheads play-by-play announcer John Moore says he expects a tough series.



The teams met twice in the regular season with the Mooseheads winning both contests. Tonight's game is sold out but will be on Rogers Sportsnet beginning at 8pm.

Yarmouth RCMP Arrest Man For Drug-Related Offences

RCMP in Yarmouth have arrested a 33-year-old man after drugs and weapons were seized at a home in Pinkney's Point. Police searched the home early Wednesday evening and found an indoor marihuana grow-op, several guns and a prohibited weapon. Trevor Preston Robichaud faces production and trafficking marihuana charges. He is also charged with unsafe storage of firearms and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon. Robichaud will appear in Yarmouth Court in early July.

Motorcycle Crash Victim Identified

Lunenburg County RCMP have released the name of a man killed in a motorcycle crash on April 27th. Arnold Lester Salsman of New Ross died in a single vehicle collision last Saturday on Highway 12. The 51-year-old was transported to hospital where he passed away from his injuries. Mounties say the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

MODL: No Offers On Osprey Ridge Golf Course

A buyer has yet to step forward to purchase the Osprey Ridge Golf Course. The Municipality of Lunenburg assumed operation of the club last November after deciding not to renew an agreement with the Bridgewater Golf and Country Club. Since then, the municipality has instituted a lottery system to bring a balance of members and green fee players to the course. They're also looking at promoting the banquet facility to bring in more people and revenue. CAO Tammy Wilson says they're trying to offer a good product.



Wilson says they aren't aggressively trying to sell the golf course. She says they plan to take a look at the operations over the next few months before making a decision on the future of the 18-hole club.

DNR Reminding Public To Burn Safely

A fire prevention officer with the Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public to be safe when burning brush. Kara McCurdy says its that time of year when people clean-up their properties and burn piles of yard debris. She says people should take precautions.



A provincial burning permit is required before lighting a fire within 300 metres of a wooded area in Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, and Lunenburg counties.

The Big Ex Announces Maritime Horse Pull

This year's edition of the South Shore Exhibition will feature a large pool of East Coast talent. Event organizers have announced the LaHave River Credit Union - Maritime Horse Pull will replace the recently cancelled International Horse Pull. The international event was cut by the Cumberland, Maine Fair earlier this spring due to a lack of funding. Teams representing Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI will take part in the horse pull which will be held on the same day and time slot as previous years. The Maritime Horse Pull will consist of the top eight teams emerging from the qualifying pull. The purse has been set at $4,400. The Big Ex will be held July 23rd to 28th in Bridgewater.

Plans For Shelburne County Fish Plant On Track

It's hoped a new fish processing plant in Shelburne County will be up and running in 2015. Cook Aquaculture is in the midst of a three year expansion plan which also includes a new salmon hatchery in Digby, and expanding a feed mill in Truro. Work in those areas will take place over the next two years, while the fish processing plant will serve as the final piece of their expansion puzzle in year three. In total, the three projects will create roughly 400 jobs with more than 300 of those located in Shelburne. Spokesperson Nell Halse says the company hasn't decided where they will locate the new plant.



Cooke plans to spend $150-million itself on the expansion. The Nova Scotia government has offered $25 million to help with the projects.

Province Toughens Stance On Impaired Driving With A Child

The provincial government is putting more teeth into penalties for drivers who are impaired with a child in the car. As of Wednesday, South Shore motorists convicted of impaired driving with a child passenger face increased penalties, including losing their licence for at least two years and participating in the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program, for at least one year, at their expense. The interlock device prevents a vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected on the driver's breath. MADD Canada Atlantic Region director, Susan MacAskill, says the group stands behind the changes.



Convicted impaired drivers with a blood-alcohol level of more than .08 receive a criminal record and face a minimum fine of $1,000. About one-third of people killed on Nova Scotia's roads each year are a result of impaired driving.

Province Proclaims May As Motorcycle Safety Month

The province is proclaiming May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.The goal is to help prevent fatalities and call driver attention to increased motorcycle traffic on local roads. Last weekend, a 51 year old man was killed on Highway 12 in Aldersville when his motorcycle left the road and crashed into some trees. Police have not released the cause of the crash but road conditions were clear at the time of the incident. Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Maurice Smith says drivers need to be alert and especially careful as the use of motorcycles increases at this time of year. More information on motorcycle safety and training courses is available on the Safety Services Nova Scotia website.

RCMP Still Searching For Caledonia Robbery Suspect

Queens and Lunenburg County RCMP are working together to find a man who robbed the Caledonia Pharmasave. Constable Laura Cormier-Jones says there has been a positive response from the public after police released a photo of the suspect Tuesday evening. She says the two agencies are working together in case the suspect crossed-over into Lunenburg County. RCMP describe the man as five feet, 10 inches tall, slim and at the time was wearing a dark-coloured hoody and possibly blue sweat pants. The man's face was covered at the time of the robbery. Cormier-Jones there could be additional suspects in the case.



Officers continue to look for the individual, who is believed to be in his 20's and travelling in an older model white SUV.

Board Receives Letter From Minister, Upholds Closure Decision

The province's Education Minister says a letter sent to the South Shore Regional School Board was meant to make sure the board understood her request to delay the closure of Gold River-Western Shore Elementary. In a letter, Ramona Jennex says staff with the education department contacted the acting superintendent to ask for necessary clarifications in order to agree to the request to delay the school closure. She says the letter was sent in case they needed any more information.



However, the chair of the school board says they have no plan to reverse a decision to close Gold River-Western Shore Elementary this summer. Jennifer Naugler say they remain status quo on the issue.



Naugler says the board supports the minister's request to look at the school review process and looks forward to providing input on how it can be improved.

UPDATED: Police Release Robbery Suspect Photo

Queens RCMP have released a photo of the robbery suspect in Caledonia earlier today and are asking the public for assistance in identifying him. Police says the suspect entered the Caledonia Pharmasave at approximately 10am today. The lone man approached a female employee and demanded prescription pills. He was armed with a weapon but no one was injured. The suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of prescription pills. The suspect is a Caucasian man. He is approximately 5' 10" tall, slim build, early 20's. He was wearing a dark colored checkered hoody and possibly blue sweat pants. His face was covered at the time of the robbery. The suspect is believed to have left the scene in an older model white SUV.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Queens District RCMP at 902-354-5721 or Crime Stoppers at www.crimens.ca or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

RCMP: Time To Remove Studded Tires From Vehicles

If you have studded tires on your vehicle, you might want to take them off to reduce the risk of paying a penalty. RCMP are reminding motorists that as of Wednesday, studded tires aren't allowed on your vehicle. Sgt. Al LeBlanc says it is illegal to operate a vehicle with the tires between May 1 and October 14. The offence carries a fine of $141.16.

Police Search For Armed Robbery Suspect

Mounties in Queens County are investigating an armed robbery at the Caledonia Pharmasave. Police say a man walked into the drug store around 10 o'clock this morning and demanded prescription pills. He was armed with a weapon but no one was injured. The suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount medication.  Constable Laura Cormier-Jones says they believe suspect is in his early 20's.




The suspect is believed to have left the scene in an older model white SUV. Cormier-Jones says police believe the man hopped into a GMC with two other individuals. The nearby, North Queens Community School was under a "hold and secure" order for about two hours while police investigated the matter. The precautionary safety measure has since been lifted.

EI Changes Hurting Region; Need Further Study: Yarmouth MLA

Federal Human Resources Minister Diane Finley says changes to Employment Insurance are a reasonable way to help Canadians get back to work faster. Finley was commenting following a request from the four Atlantic premiers to suspend changes made to the program. Under new rules, workers must accept a job within 100 kilometres of their home as long as they are qualified and the pay is at least 70 per cent of their old salary. Yarmouth Liberal MLA Zach Churchill says seasonal employment is a critical component of the regional economy and changes to EI will drive even more people to other parts of the country looking for more stable employment.



At the Atlantic premiers annual meeting yesterday on the South Shore, they called for further study of the new EI rules, saying they're hurting seasonal industries.

UPDATED: "Lockdown" Lifted At North Queens School

A lock down order has been lifted at a school in Caledonia. The safety measure was put in place at North Queens Community School after an armed robbery at a nearby drug store. Communications manager with the South Shore Regional School Board, Trish Smith says was no immediate threat to students or the school. The notice was issued around 10 o'clock. RCMP confirm they are looking for a suspect in the area. No injuries were reported during the robbery.

Province Opens Up Huge Swath Of Land For ATV'ers

ATV enthusiasts will be able to explore some new trails, previously inaccessible in Nova Scotia. Community Services Minister Denise Peterson-Rafuse has announced 13 gates have been opened to allow vehicle access to 1,700 kilometres of land previously owned by Bowater Mersey. Ecologically sensitive areas remain off-limits for vehicles. The province bought more than 220,000 hectares of forest land in southwest Nova Scotia in December. Provincial conservation officers will patrol the area and ATV groups will also work to ensure their members obey the restrictions.

Man Charged In Teen Confinement Will Stand Trial

A provincial court judge has ordered a man accused of sexually assaulting and confining a teenage boy to stand trial. Gregory Lenehan ruled today during a preliminary hearing that David James Leblanc will be tried by a judge and jury. Leblanc is facing seven charges in relation to the alleged incident last fall in a cabin in Upper Chelsea. Police began their investigation last September after a woman reported that a barefoot boy arrived at her home chained at his wrists and ankles. It's believe the boy was held captive a ten day period before he was able to escape. A publication ban was imposed on all evidence presented during the preliminary hearing. Dates for Leblanc's Supreme Court trial will be set on May 9th.

NS Labour Supports Proposed EI Reform Moratorium

The Atlantic premiers are meeting today on the South Shore. Premiers Dexter, Ghiz, Alward and Dunderdale have gathered for the session at White Point resort in Hunts Point. One issue front and centre is a proposed moratorium by New Brunswick's David Alward on changes to EI. Nova Scotia Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke says its not only of concern to seasonal workers here but he says employers are being affected too and they should be concerned.



Meanwhile, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale says her key focus today is on energy issues. Kathy Dunderdale says she wants to ensure the East Coast has access to oil and gas that is shipped across Canada.

SW Nova Tourism Committee To Begin Work

The committee in the western part of the province, set up to find ways to boost tourism and its related business, will hold its first meeting in about a week's time. Yarmouth mayor Pam Mood is the chair.
She says its bringing together a well-rounded group of community, tourism and business leaders.



The mayor says the committee should have its final report prepared by mid 2014. Before then, she's hoping a new ferry service will be up and running which she says would make the results of their work a lot easier.

Bridgewater Mulls Budgetary Changes

The second of four scheduled debates on Bridgewater's 2013-14 budget will be held tonight. Council will discuss items in both the operating and capital budgets. One idea is potentially lowering the special purpose tax for the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. Currently it's at eight cents per 100 of assessment for residents, to help pay off Bridgewater's $5-million portion of the project in 20 years. Mayor David Walker says there could be an opportunity to lower it.



Another item that was discussed was chip-sealing Dominion Street. Walker says the draft budget includes $100,000 to chip seal the street. However, he feels council should agree to pave it right away.



Walker feels the town did a lot of work on the sewer and water project, created an inconvenience on the street and should pave the road over roughly the next two fiscal years. Council is expected to discuss the matters during its meeting tonight at 6pm at town hall.

Pain Killers Seized In Bridgewater

A 20 year old South Shore man is due in court after police seized roughly one-hundred pain killer pills in Bridgewater. Michael Kelley was already wanted on several outstanding warrants. Police made the arrest shortly after they began following up with a complaint of a suspicious male at a business on North Street. Upon further investigation, officers were able to identify Kelley as the suspect. They say he ran from police but was caught soon after. The accused will go to court at a later date on allegations of resisting arrest, two counts of failing to comply with an undertaking and possession of hydromorphone for the purpose of trafficking.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash On Highway 12

A 51 year-old has died after a motorcycle crash on Highway 12 in Lunenburg County. Mounties say the incident occurred around 12:30pm in Aldersville. EHS Lifeflight was called in to transport the man to hospital but he died from injuries. A section of the highway between New Ross and Kentville has been reduced to one-lane while an investigation into the crash is conducted. Police have called in a traffic analyst to try and determine the cause of the crash. Officers will be on scene until further notice.

Lunenburg Hosts Annual Day Of Mourning Ceremony

The annual Nova Scotia Day of Mourning will be held this weekend in Lunenburg. Its an annual event to remember those who have died or been injured on the job over the past year. Usually its held in Halifax. However, the South Shore was seen as an appropriate location this time, in light of the fact seven of the eleven workers killed in the province so far this year were fishermen. Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke says its always a moving ceremony. He says it's a chance to remember those who lost their life on the job and to promote safety in the workplace. The service will be held starting at 1 o'clock Sunday at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.

NSP OK'd For $93 M Investment In South Canoe Wind Farm

Nova Scotia Power has been given the green light from the province's regulator for its 93-million dollar share of a Lunenburg County wind farm. The Utility and Review Board approved the energy company's investment into the South Canoe Wind Project in a written decision on Friday. South Canoe is slated to operate 34 turbines and be built between Vaughan and New Russell.  Minas Basin Pulp and Power and Oxford Frozen foods are the other partners in the project. It's expected to creat 100 jobs during construction on the $200 million wind farm - which is expected to begin this summer. Nova Scotia Power, which has a 49-per-cent stake in the project, would own 17 of the turbines. A community group opposed to the project will appear before the regulatory board May 30 and June 3 in New Ross.

Weekend Emergency Department Closure At Lunenburg Hospital

The emergency department at Fishermen's Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg will be temporarily closed this weekend. A staff shortage is forcing the department to be closed starting at 2:30 Saturday afternoon until 7:30 Sunday morning. Anyone requiring emergency services is advised to call 911 or visit the South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater. Patients with non-emergencies should contact their family physician or call Health Link 811 for medical advice.

Crown Will Present Evidence In Teen Confinement Case

The preliminary hearing involving a man accused of sexually assaulting and confining a teenage boy in Lunenburg County begins Monday in Bridgewater. David James Leblanc is facing seven charges in relation to an incident last year in Upper Chelsea where a 16 year-old boy claimed he was held captive and sexually abused for about a week. The hearing will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. In January, defence lawyer Mike Taylor told reporters the case could be complicated by the fact former co-accused Wayne Cunningham is dead. However, he's confident a one-day hearing will be enough to deal with the matter.  Taylor said his client wants to be tried in supreme court before a judge and jury. A police investigation began last September after a woman told police a barefoot boy, with chains around his wrists showed up at her door asking for help.

New Brunswick Company To Replace Police Recording System

A New Brunswick company has been chosen to supply Bridgewater Police with a replacement radio and telephone call recording system. Captura Communications Inc. was chosen from five groups who submitted their bids in a request for proposals. Mayor David Walker says the group had the lowest bid at almost $13,000.



Walker says it's an important piece of equipment that records calls and needs to be replaced.

MLA Conrad Not Re-Offering In Queens

The MLA for Queens has confirmed she will not run in the next provincial election. Vicki Conrad decided to break the news today after telling this radio station late last month that she was 90 per cent sure of the decision. She says she's feeling relieved after thinking about her options for the last year.



Conrad says it's time for a new chapter in her life, focusing on family and their local business. She was elected as MLA for Queens during the 2006 election as both the first woman and first NDP member for the constituency in 53 years. Conrad will continue to serve the people of Queens until the next provincial election. Meanwhile, Premier Darrell Dexter issued a statement today saying Conrad "has proven herself to be a strong voice for the people of Queens and her passion will be missed."

Mooseheads Advance, Remain Playoff Perfect

The Halifax Mooseheads have advanced to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's championship final. Last night the Moose scored early and often in a 9-6 romp over the hometown Rouyn-Noranda Huskies and a sweep of their best of seven semi final series. Nathan MacKinnon and Marty Frk led the Herd with two goals and two assists each. The Mooseheads remain perfect in the post season with twelve straight wins. 

Lunenburg Supports Dog Park, But Changes Needed

The town of Lunenburg is in support of a request for a dog park in the community, but it's going to take some time to get it established. The town's dog park society has considerable interest in land on Starr Street, but that current space is zoned industrial and isn't permitted. Councillor Peter Zwicker says council has moved to make the necessary changes.



Zwicker says it's part of the process after a site has been identified. He expects it to take roughly four months to go through public information sessions and hearings before it comes back to council for approval.

Queens County B&E's Investigated By RCMP

Two break and enter incidents in Queens County have the RCMP searching for suspects. They occurred between April 10th and 22nd. In the first case, a thief, or thieves, broke into storage facilities on the Airport Road in Middlefield and caused significant damage to a storage trailer. In the second incident, a green and orange Shriner's gas-powered parade car was stolen from another storage unit at the same location. Queen County RCMP are asking anyone who might have information on these two incidents to contact them at  902-354-5721 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS.

Former Mustang Named Finalist For CJHL Rookie Of The Year

A former South Shore Mustang forward has been named a finalist for the Canadian Junior Hockey League's rookie of the year award. Seventeen-year-old Morgan Messenger, now with the Yarmouth Mariners, is one of 10 players from across the country to be nominated. The Barrington native was the MHL's rookie of the year. He was was an offensive threat for the Mariners and although he missed several games due to injuries, he finished with 34 points in 36 games. Messenger was also chosen to play in the CJHL Prospects Games last November in Yarmouth. The first-ever recipient of the award will be announced during the week of May 6-10.

Town To Seek MODL Interest In Major Events Committee

The mayor of Bridgewater says a meeting to look at setting up a major events committee for the area was informative and helpful. David Walker says over a dozen people were at the meeting to learn more about the potential committee and its role. He says the manager of Events Nova Scotia provided a good overview of the group and how they can help local communities. Walker says the next steps will be to contact the Municipality of Lunenburg to determine their interest.



He says they still have work to do to determine accommodations and venues, and develop a term of reference for the committee. Walker expects another meeting will be held in the next few weeks.

White Point To Host Atlantic Premiers

A gathering of the four Atlantic premiers will take place this coming Monday on the South Shore. White Point Resort near Liverpool will host the 22nd session of the Council of Atlantic Premiers. Premiers Dexter, Alward, Ghiz and Dunderdale will gather at White Point for the sessions. They will discuss key areas for collaboration, such as growing the regional economy, training and job creation. The day gets underway at 8:30 Monday morning.

Chester: Council Looks To Clear Way For Health Centre

Chester council will hold a public hearing tonight to discuss a zoning issue for the "Our Health Centre" project. Councillors will look at changing some wording in their policies to allow for the construction of the $6 million dollar facility in Shoreham Village. The move will help clear the way for the area's proposed medical centre. They will also need to amend their zoning bylaw. The community group behind the project is in the midst of a major fundraising initiative to help pay for the facility. The medical centre would feature enough space for six doctors offices, examining rooms and blood collection. It's hopes the doors to the facility will be open sometime next year. Tonight's meeting is at 6 o'clock at the municipal office in Chester.

Town, Cafe Group To Try And Negotiate Library Space Lease

A member of Cafe 12 says the group is excited to move ahead with the town to discuss the future space of the current library building in Bridgewater. Council voted 4-3 in favour of opening negotiations for the property at 547 King Street. Two councillors along with the town's CAO will now meet with the group members to see if the two sides can reach common ground on a lease agreement. Cafe 12 team member Rachel Edmonds says they want to remain open with the town.



The two sides are expected to meet a few times over the next few weeks. More information is expected to come to council by the end of May. Meanwhile, the president of the other group hoping to access the future library space says he's okay with the decision made by council. However, John Swain of Swain and Associates says he hopes the town doesn't give special amenities to the non-profit group.



Swain says they hope to find another available space in the near future. The building could still be sold on the market if the town and Cafe 12 can't reach common ground on a lease agreement.

Meeting To Discuss Major Events Committee

A meeting to gather interest in a major events committee for Bridgewater will be discussed Wednesday night. Councillors are expected to join community leaders in business, sports and accommodation to talk about the potential benefits of creating the committee. The manager of Events Nova Scotia will also be at the meeting to share his ideas and information about the organization. Mayor David Walker says the potential committee could do more than attract major events to the area.



The meeting starts at 6pm at town hall.

Osprey Ridge Ready To Open

The lone golf course in Bridgewater is opening its doors to members only. Osprey Ridge will open for the year on Thursday. Director of Golf and Head Pro, Jared Lohnes, says the course is in great shape early in the season. The course is expected to open to non-members and green-feers on Friday.

Board's Transportation Department Completes South Queens Route Review

The South Shore Regional School Board's transportation department has completed a full route review of the South Queens busing system in anticipation of the new middle school opening this fall. Among the changes, Milton students will attend Dr. John C. Wickwire, all grade six students will attend South Queens Middle School and all grade nines will go to Liverpool High. The department says the changes will be implemented in September for the 2013-14 school year, to make the transition as smooth as possible. Students who use the bus will be given information from their home room teachers. A full overview of the changes are listed below:

• Milton students will attend Dr. John C. Wickwire
• All grade 6 students will now attend South Queens Middle School
• All grade 9 Students will now attend Liverpool Regional High School
• Dr. John C. Wickwire will now have a bell time of 8:45am to 2:45pm
• Some bus stops have been combined to ensure our bus routes comply with motor carrier regulations and School Board policies. (If this affects your family, you will be contacted directly)
• Roads have been removed from service if a student residing on a particular road does not live at least 800m from the main road travelled. (If this affects your family, you will be contacted directly)
• All P-5 Students within this catchment area will be bused
• Walking distance for Grade 6 to 12 students will remain the same.

Mounties Investigate Break-Ins In Lunenburg County

RCMP say they are following leads after a rash of break-ins around Lunenburg County. Staff Sergeant Bruce Hill says officers have been investigating at least ten incidents around the areas of Baker Settlement, Newcombville, Chelsea and West Clifford. However, Hill says police are also working to dismiss some social media rumours regarding a break in earlier this week in Laconia.



Hill says the break ins over the past two weeks are connected. He's asking residents of the area to be vigilant and make sure they lock their doors to their homes and vehicles.

UPDATED: Phone Service Restored At Regional Hospital

The landline system at South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater is back up after it was down for repairs. The service was not available for roughly two hours last night. Both reception and inpatient lines are operating normally.

Regulatory Board Sets Hearing Dates For South Canoe

A two day hearing before the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board regarding a large wind farm will take place beginning May 30th. Friends of South Canoe Lake filed an appeal with the regulatory board just days after Chester Council gave the project the green light. Minas Basin Pulp and Power, Oxford Frozen Foods and Nova Scotia Power are behind the $200 million project. It would feature 34 turbines stretching between Vaughan and New Russell. Residents of the New Ross area are concerned over the location of the turbines and the unknown health effects. The second day for the hearing takes place on the evening of June 3rd. Both hearings will be held at the New Ross Fire Hall.

QMJHL: Mooseheads Score OT Victory Over Huskies

The Halifax Mooseheads remains undefeated in this year's playoffs after another overtime victory against Rouyn-Noranda. Johnathan Drouin scored the OT winner to give the Moose a 3-2 win over the Huskies. The Mooseheads lead the series 3-0. Game 4 goes on Thursday night.

Valley Wildcats Face Must-Win At Telus Cup

The Valley Wildcats are winless in two starts at the Telus Cup in Sault St. Marie, Ontario. On Tuesday, the Atlantic Midget champs fell 4-2 to the Ottawa 67's. The Wildcats face a must win scenario this afternoon when they face a squad from Montreal.

Phones Lines Down At South Shore Regional Hospital

The telephone system at South Shore Regional Hospital will be out of service for repairs for about two hours beginning at 5 pm today. The hospital will not be able to answer incoming calls during this time. The patient line will also be out of service. Officials with the health authority are asking anyone with a medical emergency to phone 911. South Shore Health apologizes for any inconvenience.

Kitchen Fire Contained Quickly In Liverpool

A popular eatery in Queens County is expected to re-open later today following a kitchen fire. The blaze at Lanes Privateer Inn in Liverpool broke out near the deep fryer Monday morning. Manager Susan Lane says the sprinkler system and quick response by local fire crews helped contain the fire.



Damage to the kitchen is described as minimal. Lane says they still plan to take part in a fundraiser this evening for the Maritime Heart Centre in Halifax.

Committee Rejects Development Agreement For Blockhouse Facility

Residents of Blockhouse and outlying communities have spoken and it was pretty cut and dry; they don't want a diversion facility in their area. Over 200 people attended a meeting at the Blockhouse Fire Hall Monday night to learn more about the facility that Halifax C and D is proposing off the Cornwall Road. Over a dozen people stood up and spoke on issues including the type of material on-site and the proximity of the facility to a nearby school. A member of the area advisory committee, Paula MacDonald, says the local residents stated their case.



The committee decided to reject a recommendation by Halifax C and D for a development agreement. Blockhouse resident Paul Young says the next step is going to the Municipality of Lunenburg's Planning Advisory Committee.



The issue will come up again in late May.