Mustangs Drop Third Straight Game

The South Shore Mustangs have lost three in a row following a pair of weekend losses. The major midget club fell 6-2 to the Newbridge Academy Gladiators Sunday in Dartmouth. Alex Nauss and Keith Getson scored the goals while Nick Dawe took the loss in nets. On Saturday night, the Cole Harbour Wolf Pack got by the Mustangs 4-1. The South Shore club host the Valley Wildcats this Saturday.

Lumberjacks Edge Capitals, Earn First Win

The CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks have stopped the bleeding. The Lumberjacks got three goals from Jesse McInnis en route to a 3-2 win over the Summerside Capitals. The victory broke a 10-game winless streak to open the regular season. Cory Peterson stopped 42 shots in the win. The Lumberjacks host Summerside Friday night at the Clearwater Seafood Arena at the LCLC.

Mustangs Host Wolf Pack

The South Shore Mustangs look to bounce back from an earlier loss to Cole Harbour when they host the Wolf Pack Saturday night in Bridgewater. The major midget club fell 2-0 to Cole Harbour Wednesday night. The Mustangs hope home ice at the Clearwater Seafoods Arena will be kind to them, and help the club break out of a three-way tie for third in the league standings. Game time is 8pm Saturday night.

Dieppe Score Six Straight, Cruise Past Lumberjacks

Lucas Batt scored twice and added a helper as the Dieppe Commandos got by the Bridgewater Lumberjacks 6-1 Friday night. It was the Lumberjacks first game ever in the Clearwater Seafood Arena at the LCLC. Shane Dallaire also added a pair of goals to help pace the Dieppe offense. Campbell Pickard scored the lone goal for the Lumberjacks while Billy Clarke stopped 22 shots in the loss. The Lumberjacks travel to Summerside for a matinee game at 2pm on Sunday.

Bridgewater: Five People Charged After Vehicle Thefts

Five people including two youths are facing charges after a number of recent thefts in Bridgewater. Twenty-one year old Tyler Briffett of Bridgewater is charged with theft after allegedly stealing a 2008 Ford Escape on Thursday. The two youths have been charged in relation to thefts of three other vehicles. They also face additional theft under $5,000 charges after items were stolen from vehicles between August and October. Two others were charged and released this morning with a promise to appear in court. Bridgewater Police expect more charges to be laid as the investigation continues.

Mi'kmaq Language Project Receives Funding From Ottawa

A Mi'kmaq language project is receiving financial help from Ottawa. South Shore-St. Margaret's MP Gerald Keddy announced $66,060 to the Mi'kmaq Burial Grounds Research & Restoration Association today at Fort Point in LaHave. The funding will allow the association to offer an intensive language training program to 20 people. It has four phases and will be offered over a nine-month period. Phase one will be a five-day language immersion retreat, and phase two will be a Sunday language class lasting for 30 weeks. Phases three and four consist of activities and tools that will enhance participants' speaking, listening, and reading skills. Keddy calls the program a great opportunity for the Mi'kmaq language to be seen and heard within the community.

NSCC: Local Enrollment Holding Steady

Enrollment at South Shore community colleges in Bridgewater, Shelburne and Yarmouth is steady again this fall. The principal of the NSCC campus in Bridgewater, Craig Collins, says a couple of courses are particularly popular year to year.



Collins believes Nova Scotia Community Colleges in our area are helping retrain many residents affected by the sluggish job market created by the closure of Bowater Mersey last year.

Bridgewater: Skate Park Proponents Hold Community Event

Proponents of a skatepark in Bridgewater will host a community event on Saturday. Members involved with Grinders Square All-Wheels Park are putting on a barbecue, with demonstrations and live music on site near the LCLC. Town Councillor Andrew Tanner says they will have information on-hand regarding the future park.



A temporary park is in the works to be ready for April 1, 2014 in the parking lot near the LCLC on Cook Road. The event gets underway at 1:30.

Lumberjacks Make Debut At LCLC

The CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks will be making their long-awaited debut Friday evening at the Clearwater Seafood Arena at the new Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. The Jacks host the Dieppe Commandoes beginning at 7pm. A tailgate party is planned, beginning at 4:30, with a BBQ to help raise money for Lunenburg County PRO Kids. There will also be live music. The Lumberjacks hope to snap a nine game winless streak.

Seffernsville: Family Wants To Fix Community Spelling

Ruby Seffern says she wants to protect the heritage of her family. The Seffernsville resident is looking to change the name of the community to Seffernville for historical reasons and to reflect the proper spelling. She wants the Municipality of Chester to persuade the Department of Transportation to correct the issue. Seffern says her and her son could be the only people in the area with the last name.



However, the municipality is waiting for a community response before the issue can move ahead. Council would need a majority of the residents to be in favour of changing the community name. Council itself would also have to agree, and supporting evidence would have to support that a change is warranted. The information would then be forwarded to the province for decision.

Liberals Could Introduce February Holiday In 2015

If you didn't pay much attention to the provincial election, maybe this will peak your interest. The Liberal MLA for Clayton Park West, Diana Whalen, has been pushing to introduce a February holiday for nearly a decade. Whalen has introduced a private member's resolution for a new holiday every year since 2005 but it's been turned down every time. The Grits won a majority in Tuesday's election prompting questions as to when the holiday will be implemented. Premier designate Stephen McNeil stopped just shy of promising to make the holiday a reality on Wednesday morning when talking to reporters. However, Whalen says the new Liberal government will have to consult with business leaders to see what kind of impact it will have on their operation. That probably means no new holiday until 2015.

Ottawa Gives Funding For Recreational Fish Conservation

Ottawa will provide up to $112,000 to support recreational fisheries conservation on the South Shore and across the province. Among the projects, the Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation will receive $50,000 for its salmon conservation project on the LaHave River. Executive Director Brooke Nodding says they want to help bring angling back to the river. She says over the next two years the foundation will join its partners to improve fish passage in the North Branch of the river. Work will include bank stabilization and debris removal from culverts.



Meanwhile, $62,000 is being provided for the Nova Scotia Salmon Association's conservation project. A total of six projects in Nova Scotia were approved for funding under the Recreactional Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program. The announcement was made this morning in Lunenburg by South Shore-St. Margaret's MP Gerald Keddy.

Shelburne Man Arrested In Quebec City

A Shelburne County man charged with abducting his baby two years ago has been arrested on a Canada wide warrant in Quebec City. Corporal Nancy Mason says 45 year-old Collin James Lawrence was taken into custody last Wednesday and transported back to Nova Scotia. The warrant was issued September 30th after he didn't show up to his Supreme Court trial child abduction. Lawrence was arrested in 2011 near the New Brunswick border after allegedly taking his newborn child from its mother. The Supreme Court trial regarding the abduction matter has rescheduled for October 28 in Barrington. He's facing five new charges in relation to his failure to appear, those matters will be dealt with on October 16 in Shelburne Province Court.

Students Get Involved With Municipality Of Chester

Students will act as advisors in the Municipality of Chester. Warden Allen Webber says council has endorsed the student government at Forest Heights Community School to act as an advisory committee. Webber says he met with members of student council to see how the municipality could engage the group. He says the student body will receive agendas ahead of meetings and can provide council with feedback.



Webber feels students deserve to have their voices heard, and this will provide them with that avenue. The warden presented a draft terms of reference to council members that stated the student committee will also provide input in the municipal newsletter and appear at council once a year.

Some Gas Prices May Fall Tonight, Others Rise

Look for another drop in South Shore gasoline prices Friday morning. The price for diesel might increase though. In New Brunswick today, the Energy and Utilities Board has lowered the price for self-serve regular by almost a cent. No such luck for diesel users though. Diesel is up by almost three cents a litre to $1.40.1 and furnace oil has jumped by 1.2 cents to $1.16.7. The price for propane is down half a cent.

Mahone Bay, Berwick Partnering On Wind Project

Mahone Bay is teaming up with an outside municipality to supply their own electricity. Mayor Joe Feeney confirms the town, along with the town of Berwick are proposing to build a 16-megawatt windfarm near Ellershouse in the Windsor area. The municipalities currently buy their electricity from Nova Scotia Power and resell it to their residents. Feeney says the proposed seven wind turbines could be up and running and producing power in 2015. However, he says both towns still need to clear a few hurdles.



Minas Basin Pulp and Power was awarded the contract to develop the project. Feeney estimates the project with cost between 21 and $25-million. He expects the towns of Lunenburg, Antigonish and the community of Riverport to join the partnership.

Burger Recall Extended

A burger recall has been expanded due to possible E.coli contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recall was first announced last week and involved Compliments brand Super 6 Beef Burgers sold in packages of six in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. The recall now includes the same brand of burger sold in Ontario in Sobeys, Sobeys Urban, Foodland, Freshco and Price Chopper stores. President's Choice Beef Burgers in 4.54-kilogram packages in Loblaws banner stores and Webers Bucket of Burgers sold in 1.02 kilogram packages, also sold nationally, are also being recalled. Food contaminated with E. coli may not look or smell spoiled but may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Signs or symptoms of infection, include stomach pain and diarrhea

SiRT: No Charges Against Liverpool Officer Following Pursuit

An RCMP officer from Liverpool is off the hook following an investigation by the province's Serious Incident Response Team. SiRT was looking into a motor vehicle pursuit in June. The incident stemmed from an alleged domestic assault in Lunenburg, before a 37-year-old man started driving on Highway 103 and went off the road in Granite Village, Shelburne County. The officer followed the vehicle and was on scene when the crash occurred and alerted EHS. Director Ron MacDonald feels the officer did his duty.



MacDonald says no charges will be laid against the officer. SiRT is responsible for investigating all serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia.

Lunenburg: Liberals Win Behind Lohnes-Croft

In the riding of Lunenburg, Suzanne Lohnes-Croft of the Liberals scored an upset of sorts over incumbent NDP MLA Pam Birdsall. She defeated Birdsall by nearly 400 votes in a tight battle which was fought right down to the final few polls. Lohnes-Croft says she plans to work hard as an MLA.



Progressive Conservative candidate Brian Pickings garnered 2,495 votes to finished third. Lohnes-Croft picked up 37 percent of the ballots cast.

Queens-Shelburne: Belliveau Secures Election Victory

In the riding of Queens-Shelburne, the NDP were able to secure an election victory behind Sterling Belliveau. He raked in 3,066 votes to win the riding by 363 over his next closest competitor PC candidate Bruce Inglis. Belliveau says the night was filled with mixed emotions.



Belliveau captured the riding by taking 37 percent of the vote. Liberal Benson Frail finished third and took in 2,286 votes.

Liberal Furey Wins Lunenburg West Riding

The second time was the charm for Liberal Mark Furey in the riding of Lunenburg West. In a tightly contested riding, Furey pulled in 3,931 votes to defeat NDP incumbent Gary Ramey. Ramey had a solid showing with 2.826 votes on the night. Progressive Conservative candidate David Mitchell picked up 2,143 votes to finish third. Rob Pierce of the Green Party had 219 votes. Furey says he's looking forward to representing residents in the riding, but also paid tribute to his team of volunteers.



This is the second time Furey ran for MLA, after finishing third in 2009. He won the riding taking 43 percent of the votes. Voter turnout in Lunenburg West was 59 per cent.

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.