Peterson-Rafuse Reclaims Chester-St. Margaret's Riding

One of the few New Democrats returning to the Legislature will be Denise Peterson-Rafuse. The incumbent for Chester-St. Margaret's held off a hard-charging PC candidate Janet Irwin to win by 148 votes. Peterson-Rafuse says the results have left her feeling surreal.



Overall, 65% of eligible voters in Chester-St. Margaret's cast their ballot in the election. Peterson-Rafuse received roughly 35% of the popular vote in the riding. Final totals are below.

Chester - St. Margaret's

Denise Peterson-Rafuse (NDP) - 3,341 votes

Janet Irwin (PC) - 3,193 votes

Tim Harris (Liberal) - 2,943 votes

Election: Liberals Win Majority/Dexter Loses Seat

A tough night for the NDP turned into a political disaster for Darrell Dexter, who lost his government and his seat in the Nova Scotia legislature. In maybe the biggest upset of the night, Dexter lost his riding of Cole Harbour-Portland Valley by 31 votes to Liberal Tony Ince. Dexter had been a member of the legislature for 15 years. Meanwhile, Premier designate Stephen McNeil and his Liberals claimed a majority government winning 33 seats in the 51-seat legislature. The Grits broke through and nearly swept the seat rich Halifax area - long known as an NDP strong hold. The Progressive Conservatives under Jamie Baillie picked up four seats in the legisature to form the Official Oppostion. They finished with 11 seats in total. The NDP finished the night with seven seats.

Phone Lines Down At Queens General Hospital

The phone system is down at Queens General Hospital. South Shore Health says the hospital is not able to answer incoming calls at this time. The patient line is also out of service. The health authority is asking residents of Queens County to dial 9-1-1 if they have a medical emergency. Technicians are currently working to correct the issue.

Bridgewater: Police Seize 36lbs Of Grass

South Shore police have taken thousands of dollars worth of pot of the streets. Members of the Bridgewater Police Service, Chester RCMP and Street Crime Unit were able to seize 25 pounds of grass after a raid in the Northwest Cove area last Friday. They were able to recover harvested marihuana and mature plants along with production equipment. Police say they seized 36 pounds of grass over a one week period. It has a street value of $54,000. No charges are expected at this time.

Bridgewater: Council Agrees To Draft Noise By-Law

The topic of a noise by-law is back in front of councillors in Bridgewater. Council has agreed to move ahead with drafting the by-law after a lengthy discussion during last night's session. The subject has been floated around the town for a number of years. Mayor David Walker and councillor Michael Graves voted against creating a draft version of the document. Walker feels more needs to be done before anything is written in stone.



Walker says the by-law will come back to council for future decision.

Park View Sweeps NSSAF Provincial Golf Titles

Park View Education Centre proved their medal on the golf course. Members of the high school golf team secured NSSAF provincial titles in both the boys and girls categories. The girls took top spot over Horton and Northumberland while the boys got by Lockview and Cobequid. Individually, Ryan Nowe of Park View won the boys championship after a seven under-par, 65. He won by seven shots.

Advance Polls Show Large Turnout

If advance polls are any indication, there could be a large turnout today at polling stations. Officials at Elections Nova Scotia say more than 100,000 people cast their ballot. Thats about a 66 per cent increase over the number of voters who cast an advance ballot back in the 2009 election. Advance polling was available throughout the campaign and political scientist Agar Adamson says that was an encouraging development in the electoral process.



Offficials at Elections Nova Scotia are hoping overall voter turnout today will at least match the 58 per cent who came out to vote in 2009. Polling stations opened at 8 this morning and will close at 8 o'clock this evening.

Election Results Live Tonight

It's voting day in Nova Scotia and CKBW will have all the results beginning when the polls close at 8 o'clock this evening. We will have live reports from South Shore ridings and a look at close races right across the province. We will focus on the ridings of Lunenburg West, Chester St. Margaret's, Queens-Shelburne and Lunenburg. Our panel will include veteran politicians Vicki Conrad, Al Mosher and Jim Davis. Listen live beginning at 8 o'clock for the latest and most up-to-date election results from the South Shore.

Lunenburg County P.R.O. Kids Financially Strapped

A program that supports youth is running out of money. Lunenburg County P.R.O. Kids provides funds to youth who are not able to participate in sport, recreation and cultural activities because of financial barriers. However, the program is in desperate need of cash to fill the constant need of providing kids a chance to get involved. Recreation Program Director in the District of Lunenburg, Janice Rand, says it's tough to keep up with requests.



Rand says it's a sad state to turn kids away from trying to be physically active, or enjoy cultural activities. She encourages everyone to try and donate to Lunenburg County P.R.O. Kids, to help make a difference in a child's life.

Former Development Authority CEO Charged

A Yarmouth County man is facing a number of charges following an RCMP investigation into the South West Shore Development Authority. Sixty-four year old Ronald Francis Anderson of Lake George has been charged with eight counts of uttering forged documents and one count of fraud over $5,000. The investigation goes back to September 2012 when the province's Department of Economic and Rural Development referred the matter to police following a forensic examination.The examination revealed some key findings around expense claims and supplier invoices. Anderson is scheduled to appear in Yarmouth Court on December 10.

Chester: Municipality Exploring LED Street Lights

The Municipality of Chester is moving ahead with a more efficient source of street lights. Councillors have decided to move ahead with purchasing LED lighting from Nova Scotia Power. Warden Allen Webber says the municipality will have to absorb $250,000 for the existing light fixtures, and pay roughly $500,000 to buy and install the new lights. He expects both costs to be covered by gas tax funding.



Webber says the municipality first indicated they weren't going to participate and have NS Power remove 815 street lights, but they've since had a change in heart. He expects more progress on the issue following next year's budget.

Police Chief Satisfied With Social Media

Bridgewater's police chief is giving social media a thumbs up. John Collyer says using the online tools has been a good experience for releasing information to the public immediately through twitter and facebook. Bridgewater Police started using social media a month ago. Collyer says a lot of people are viewing their posts including ones about stolen vehicles in the area.



Collyer says he's surprised by the amount of people who have followed their social media sites. The Bridgewater Police facebook page has over 670 likes, while their twitter account (@policenews) is up over 950 followers. He says the first month has been a huge learning curve for him, but he doesn't expect to stop using the sites anytime soon.

Three Major Leaders Rushing To The Finish Line

All three major political leaders in the province are on the dash to the finish line, a day before Nova Scotians head to the polls. On this final day of the campaign, NDP Leader Darrell Dexter is reminding voters of the successes of his government in the past four years. He tells us, a higher than usual undecided factor is weighing heavily on everyone.



Meanwhile, Progressive Conservative Leader Jamie Baillie is finishing off his campaign, visiting ridings held by the NDP.



Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil says by the end of today, he will have visited all of the province’s 51 ridings during the campaign.



Polls open Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock and remain open for 12 hours, until 8pm.

Updated: Man In Court After Weekend Stabbing

A man is in serious condition and another has been charged as a result of a stabbing outside a Bridgewater tavern early Sunday morning. Police say the victim received a single stab wound to his chest around 2:20am and was transported to South Shore Regional Hospital for treatment. Thirty-two year old Jahmal Leslie Thomas of Bridgewater was arrested at the scene. He's been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace. Thomas will be in Bridgewater court Monday morning. Bridgewater Police are looking for public information, witnesses, who may have information concerning the case.

Hockey Wrap: Mustangs Win, Lumberjacks Remain Winless

Alex Nauss had a goal and three assists to help lead the South Shore Mustangs over the Newbridge Academy Gladiators 6-5on Sunday. Keith Getson also scored a hat-trick, while Ty Duffus and Jered Scott added single markers. Colby Muise stopped 30 shots in the win. The Mustangs will travel to Cole Harbour Wednesday.
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The CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks continue to search for their first win of the season. On Sunday, the visiting Bridgewater club held a 3-2 lead with just over a minute to go before Woodstock scored twice to steal a 4-3 victory. Shawn Boudreau scored twice for the Jacks who are winless in nine. The Jacks also lost to Campbellton last Friday night and Miramichi Saturday. The Lumberjacks will try again for win number one when they make their debut in the new LCLC this Friday night against Dieppe.
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A perfect weekend road trip for the Halifax Mooseheads as they went three for three. The Moose capped things off Sunday with 3-2 win over Drummondville. Jonathan Drouin scored the winner midway through the third period for the 6-5 Herd.

Report Coming On ATV Use Along Centennial Trail

ATV use on the Centennial Trail will be an ongoing issue this fall. A meeting was held recently for people to discuss the idea and voice their concerns, or ideas on how it could work. Representatives from the town of Bridgewater and Municipality of Lunenburg held the meeting at Park View Education Centre. Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture in Bridgewater, Carol Pickings-Anthony, says there are options to consider.



Pickings-Anthony feels people are primarily concerned about ATV use late at night. The Central Nova ATV group has requested off-highway vehicle use on portions of the trail. A report will be issued to council later this fall.

Bridgewater: Man In Serious Condition After Stabbing

A man is in serious condition after he was stabbed outside a Bridgewater tavern early Sunday morning. Bridgewater Police say the victim received a single stab wound to his chest around 2:20am. The man was taken to South Shore Regional Hospital for treatment. Police have the alleged suspect in custody. Anyone who witnessed the incident and hasn't spoke to police already is encouraged to contact the Bridgewater detachment.

Queens: Market Street Project Nears Completion

Months of traffic slowdowns around Market and Main Streets in Liverpool could be coming to an end soon. The Region of Queens says the Market Street Infrastructure Renewal Project should be done by the end of the month. Crews with Public Works have been working nearly around the clock to ensure that the large scale water, sewer and storm drain renewal project is completed as quickly as possible. The project involved replacing century old water lines, deteriorated sewage lines, installation of a storm drainage system, and renewal of sidewalks and pavement. The Region of Queens says there were some challenges including a large amount of intact timber cribbing interlaced with existing water and sewer lines.

Leaders Stay Busy Ahead Of Tuesday Election

No rest for the three major political party leaders just a few days before the provincial election. PC Leader Jamie Baillie will be around the South Shore this afternoon. He's expected to be in Chester, Mill Village and Blockhouse. Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil will also visit the area this afternoon. He's scheduled to be in Mahone Bay and Bridgewater. Meanwhile, NDP Leader Darrell Dexter is spending today in Antigonish and Cape Breton ridings. The election will be held Tuesday.

Mustangs Host Gladiators At LCLC

The South Shore Mustangs are home to the Newbridge Academy Gladiators. The Mustangs are coming off a road loss to the Halifax McDonalds earlier this week. Both the Stangs and Gladiators are fighting for second and third place in the standings. Puck drops between the two teams at noon at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre.

Electric Car Chargers On Site At LCLC

Electric car users have a spot to plug-in at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. A handful of electrical car charging stations can be found on site; the first of their kind in Bridgewater. General Manager Kevin Benjamin says the outlets, along with a number of different items including a system that gathers rain-water to flush toilets are all working towards the facility's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design measure. Benjamin says the electric car chargers are a good investment for the site.



Benjamin says the chargers are helping the facility reach LEED Gold standards, which will help certify it as environmentally responsible and resource-efficient.

Queens: Province Recognizes Woodland Owner Of the Year

A Queens County woodland owner will be recognized by the province this weekend. Georgie and Helen Uhlman ae receiving the provincial and western region woodland owners of the year award from the Department of Natural Resources. An open house and public tours will be held Saturday afternoon at the Uhlman woodland in West Caledonia. The event takes place at 12:30. If you're interested in attending, from Bridgewater, take Exit 13 off Highway 103 and turn right onto Trunk 325. Drive 25 kilometres and then turn left onto Trunk 208. Drive about 18 kilometres and turn right onto Trunk 8. Drive about 5 kilometres, then turn left onto Hibernia Road, then turn right on West Caledonia Road. Continue for about a kilometre, turn right and watch for signs.

d'Entremont Seeks Election In Argyle-Barrington

Chris d'Entremont has been a member of the Nova Scotia Legislature for more than a decade. He's a former health minister and he's running this time for the PC's in the new riding of Argyle-Barrington. d'Entremont tells us its like everywhere else in the province. Jobs and the sluggish economy are big campaign issues in his riding.



d'Entremont's challengers for his job on election day will be Liberal Kent Blades and Kenn Baynton of the NDP.

Irwin Seeks Election For PC's In Chester-St. Margarets

Candidates in South Shore ridings will be spending a busy weekend on the campaign trail as Tuesday's election draws near. In Chester-St. Margarets, Progressive Conservative Janet Irwin is hoping her past year of hard work will pay off at the polls. She's hoping to unseat incumbent NDP MLA and cabinet minister Denise Peterson-Rafuse.



Irwin is a former journalist, spending much of her career at the CBC. Its her first run at provincial politics.

Lumberjacks In New Brunswick For Three Game Road Trip

The CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks travel to New Brunswick for three games in three days. The Bridgewater club is searching for their first win as they take on the Campbellton Tigers Friday evening. The Lumberjacks are winless in six starts this season, while Campbellton has yet to win in regulation. Forward Ryan Groom feels they're close to getting their first win.



The Lumberjacks will also visit Miramichi and Woodstock on their road trip. Game time tonight is 7:30pm.

One Person Injured After Two Vehicle Crash In Lilydale

One person was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Lilydale. RCMP Corporal Bill Wilcox says the incident happened around 10:45 this morning on the Northwest Road. He says it involved a car and a truck. A woman was taken to South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater with what was believed to be non life-threatening injuries. He says police are still investigating the cause.

Chester: Council Working Towards Seffernsville Name Change

What's in a name? Well, apparently an unnecessary letter. The Municipality of Chester has started a process Thursday to try and fix the name of Seffernsville. The New Ross Regional Development Society say the only family living in the area suggest it should be spelled without the second 's', as Seffernville. Warden Allen Webber says they will consult with local residents about the change.



Webber says council is interested in protecting their heritage in physical structures or names. He expects correspondence to be sent to residents in Seffernsville in the next week.

Report: Youth Leaving Lunenburg County At Alarming Rate

The Lunenburg County Community Fund has released its second report on how things are shaping up in the local area. The 2013 Vital Signs report is a follow-up from a 2010 report and provides information on critical issues concerning residents in the county including the economy, health, and housing. One of the glaring statistics deals with the amount of youth leaving the community. Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, Allison Kouzovnikov, says youth are leaving at an alarming rate.



She says there are just over 6,000 youth compared to over 10,000 seniors in the county. Kouzovnikov points to a lack of employment opportunities as a reason why youth could be leaving. The full report can be found here.

Little Change Expected In Gasoline Prices

You can expect gasoline prices on the South Shore to remain steady or perhaps fall slightly when the utility and review board sets the coming week's prices at midnight.  In New Brunswick this morning, gas is down less than a third of a cent.  Regular self-serve in New Brunswick is now sellling for about $1.26.3 per litre.

Liverpool Hosting World Junior 'A' Consolation Game

Some of the world's top junior hockey players will be in Liverpool in November. Hockey Canada along with the World Junior 'A' Challenge host committee have announced that Liverpool will host the consolation game at Queens Place Emera Centre. The game is planned for November 9 at 7pm. Tickets are now on sale for $15 at Queens Place Emera Centre or online here. It is the second consecutive year Liverpool will host a game with the World Junior 'A' Challenge after the Czech Republic beat the CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks in a pre-tournament contest. This year's World Junior 'A' Challenge is scheduled for Nov. 4-10 in Yarmouth. It is the second year in a row Yarmouth will play host, the first time in the eight-year history of the event it is returning to a previous host city.

Warrant Issued For Shelburne County Man

Shelburne RCMP say a warrant has been issued for a man who was charged with abducting his baby in 2011. Corporal Nancy Mason says the Mounties are looking for 45-year-old Collin James Lawrence. He didn't show up to his Supreme Court trial earlier this week for child abduction. Mason says Lawrence isn't considered dangerous, but police are concerned and want to find him as quickly as possible.



Lawrence was arrested in 2011 near the New Brunswick border after allegedly taking his newborn child from its mother. He was released from jail on strict conditions and was scheduled for trial Monday. Police say they don't suspect Lawrence is in Nova Scotia and are pursuing a number of leads outside the province.

Lunenburg County: Police Urge Residents To Lock Cars

Lots of car hopping going on in Lunenburg County. Police want people to lock their car doors and are urging people not to leave your keys in the vehicle.  Over the past week, police have been called to 25 thefts from vehicles and seven stolen vehicles. The incidents have occurred in and around the Bridgewater area. RCMP and Bridgewater Police say the stolen vehicles were a result of the keys being left inside the car. All the thefts were a result of the vehicles being left unlocked.

Shelburne: Water Rates Could Skyrocket

Residents of Shelburne are facing a large increase on their water bill. The town has applied to the province's regulatory board for an increase because the utility is facing a $200,000 shortfall. If approved, water bills in an average household could jump from $820 per year to $1,400. It represents an increase of 70 percent. CAO Dylan Heide says the utility is in the red because consumption has declined and costs over-runs associated with a major line extension project.



Heide says the town could look at reducing the water rates once the utility is in a better financial position. The new rates could take effect on January 1st. However, no dates for a regulatory hearing have been set.

Father To Son: Holm Realty Limited Sold

A Bridgewater company is being handed down from father to son. Owner and President of Holm Realty Limited, Bob Richards, has sold the company to long-time employee Jay Richards. Bob Richards says after 40 years, he's decided to take a step back and hand the company over to his son. He says it's something that means a lot to him.



Richards says he's semi-retiring, but will continue to advise his son and sell properties. He says he will focus most of his attention on LaHave Heights II, the remaining phase of LaHave Heights currently under construction in Bridgewater.

Mustangs Face-Off Against Unbeaten McDonalds

A tall task for the South Shore Mustangs tonight in Halifax. The major midget hockey club travels to the city to play the unbeaten McDonalds. Halifax is 8-0 on the year and sit in first place, while the Mustangs are 4-2 and are in a tie for third. Puck drop is at 7pm at the Halifax Forum.

Baillie Troubled By Local Candidate Harris' Remarks

The leader of the Nova Scotia PC party is calling on the Liberal candidate in Chester-St. Margaret's to apologize following remarks at a forum in Sir John A MacDonald High School in Upper Tantallon. Tim Harris told another media outlet that candidate participation was "a lot of effort for only three votes", after three students raised there hands that were eligible to vote. Jamie Baillie says he's disappointed in the comments and feels they will discourage young people from the political process. He says the Harris' comments are troubling.



A call to Harris wasn't returned. Baillie also wants Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil to address the comments and provide an apology as well.

RCMP: Grow Operation Dismantled In Shelburne County

Police arrested a man after finding a marihauna grow operation inside a home in Shelburne County. RCMP dismantled the grow-op on Birchtown Road around 5pm yesterday evening, seizing 17 marihuana plants. A 46-year-old man was arrested and later released. He's been charged with production of marihuana and will appear in Shelburne court December 4th.

Soft Opening For LCLC Arena

The arena at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre is open for public use. General Manager Kevin Benjamin says its a soft opening, but the public are allowed to view or use the ice surface between 1pm and 11pm daily. The arena officially opened for use last Saturday. Benjamin says there's still minor work to be done.



Benjamin says the work includes touch-ups for painting, and finishing up storage and mechanical rooms. He expects the work to take another 3-4 weeks before the arena opens at full capacity.

High Liner Acquires American Pride Seafoods

A Lunenburg-based seafood company is expanding its portfolio. High Liner Foods has acquired the east coast processing operations of American Seafoods Group. The company shelled out US$34.5-million for the New Bedford, Massachusetts whitefish and scallop processing plant American Pride Seafoods. American Pride distributes frozen products to restaurants, health care and education markets in the U.S. High Liner says in a release, it will delay integrating American Pride into its U.S. operations to allow them to realize benefits from its 2011 acquisition of Icelandic USA. High Liner expects most of the cost-savings from acquiring American Pride won't be realized until 2015.

Two More Debates Set In Chester-St.Margaret's Riding

Two more debates will be held in the riding of Chester-St. Margaret's before voters head to the polls on October 8th. The first will be hosted by the Hubbards Area Business Association tonight (Tuesday). It gets underway at the Shore Club at 7 o'clock. The candidates are Tim Harris of the Liberals, incumbent Denise Peterson-Rafuse of the NDP and PC candidate Janet Irwin. Another forum will be hosted by the Chester and Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday night - that event will be held at the Chester Legion. Start time is also 7 o'clock.

Chester: Council Decides Against Night Meetings

The Municipality of Chester is moving away from holding night meetings. An online poll has been held for months, asking respondents if they wanted night meetings. Warden Allen Webber says 110 people voted. Fifty-nine people said 'no', 43 voted 'yes' and eight voters said they did not care. Webber says the poll shows there was a lack of interest from the public.



The move means the municipality will hold all council meetings during the day. Webber says he's not opposed to having council meetings at night, but he needs to hear more from the public.

MODL: Street Light Ownership Decision Rescinded

A change of heart from the Municipality of Lunenburg. Council decided in June to take over ownership of non-high mast street lights in the municipality, excluding Riverport. However, that decision has been overturned. Council has instead, reverted back to lease street lights from Nova Scotia Power. Residents will continue to pay an area rate, depending on where they live. The municipality is sending letters to the Minister of Energy and Nova Scotia Power to let them know of their decision.

ATV Meeting Held In Bridgewater

A public meeting will be held Monday night to discuss ATV use on the Centennial Trail in Bridgewater. The Central Nova ATV group is looking to be able to use the vehicles on portions of the trail. Representatives from the town of Bridgewater and the Municipality of Lunenburg are hosting the meeting. It gets underway at 6:30pm this evening at Park View Education Centre.

New Development Officer Hired In Queens

The Region of Queens has hired a new economic development officer. Richard Lane has been hired to fill the role designed to help target new business opportunities and grow the economy. The Caledonia native has owned and operated his own web development business since 1996. He is also serving as a director of the North Queens Board of Trade. Lane says there is a growing sense of opportunity and renewal in the county and he's looking forward to working with council on new initiatives.

South Shore Sports: Weekend Wrap Up

In Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League action Sunday at the LCLC, the Cape Breton West Islanders dumped the South Shore Mustangs 4-1. Keith Getson had the Stangs' lone marker. The two teams split the weekend series, as the Stangs won the opener Saturday night 3-0. Goals by Jered Scott, Ty Duffus and Scott Perry.  The locals next contest is Wednesday night when they travel to Halifax to face the unbeaten McDonalds.
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The Halifax Mooseheads got some good news Sunday. The Tampa Bay Lightning announced that they are sending forward Jonathan Drouin back to Halifax. The Herd have struggled offensively this season with only 17 goals in seven games. Their record dropped to 3-4 on Sunday when they lost 2-1 to visiting Sherbrooke.
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The early season troubles continued last Friday night for the CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks as they fell 5-2 to the visiting Valley Wildcats. The clubs were tied at two early in the third before the Cats scored three unanswered goals. Ryan Daley and Jesse McInnis scored for the Jacks who are now winless in six starts. The team is on the road this weekend in New Brunswick with stops in Dieppe Friday night and Miramichi Saturday.

Photo: Puck Drops At Lifestyle Centre

Here's a shot of the inaugural puck drop on Saturday at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. The first game at Clearwater Seafood Arena featured the South Shore Mustangs and Cape Breton West Islanders. The Mustangs dropped the Islanders 3-0.

Lunenburg: Candidates Forum Set For Wednesday

There will be an all candidates forum in the riding of Lunenburg later this week. The debate is being organized by the Riverport District Board of Trade and Mahone Bay and Area Chamber of Commerce. The candidates in the riding include incumbent Pam Birdsall of the NDP, Suzanne Lohnes-Croft for the Liberals and Brian Pickings of the Progressive Conservatives. The event will be held on Wednesday at the Riverport Community Centre. It gets underway at 7 o'clock.

Pain Killers Seized During Traffic Stop

A pair of Shelburne County residents are facing charges after police seized dozens of pain killers during a weekend traffic stop. Police made the find when they pulled over a car on Saturday afternoon on Highway 103. RCMP say they seized 60 hydromorphone capsules, marihuana and cash. A 21 year-old woman and 37 year-old man were arrested and taken into custody. They both face possession and trafficking charges.

Faulty Wiring Behind Fire In Lunenburg

It appears faulty wiring may have caused a large fire along the Lunenburg waterfront on Friday night. The fire at the Scotia Trawler building was reported around 7 o'clock. Roughly 16 fire departments attended the fire and were on scene throughout the night. Crews from Bridgewater to the Annapolis Valley helped with the fire.  The blaze isn't considered suspicious. No injuries were reported but the 80 year-old building was heavily damaged.

Bridgewater: Temporary Skate Park Approved Near LCLC

A temporary skate park will be constructed on site of the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. The town of Bridgewater along with the LCLC board have agreed to the initiative. The town has signed a lease for a permanent structure, but the new facility is still in the design phase. Mayor David Walker feels a temporary park shows their behind the project.



Walker says the temporary location will be in the LCLC parking lot to Cook Road. The park will be available for use beginning in April.