Clippers Welcome Fundy For Home Opener

The Chester Clippers open defence of their league title tonight at home against the Fundy Phantoms. The Clippers are coming off an undefeated regular season and a year where they went 49-1-1 overall. They also won the Atlantic Canadian Championship. Captain Mathieu Bourgeois says expectations remain high for this year's club.


Chester has 13 players returning from last year's squad, but lost four players including Corey Young who led the Clippers with 45 goals. The game starts at 6:30 tonight at the Eleanor Pew Morris Memorial Arena in Chester.

VIDEO: Resort Manager Talks Re-Building Main Lodge

White Point General Manager Danny Morton talks about re-building the Main Lodge during a gathering October 4 at the popular Queens resort. Morton also focused on economic development in the County and how White Point can help in the community.

BREAKING: Police ID Cunningham's Body

RCMP have identified human remains found in norhtern Ontario as 31-year-old Wayne Alan Cunningham. Foul play is not suspected in his death. Greenstone police located Cunningham's body around 7:30PM on Wednesday night near the 2003 Hyundai Elantra that was recovered in the area of Long Lac, Ontario. Cunningham had faced charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement after a boy alleged he was held captive by two men at a home last month.
Cunningham's co-accused, David James Leblanc, was arrested Sunday on a road in Greenstone after officers received a report of a man wandering with no shoes and wearing light clothing in near-freezing temperatures.

NSCC Lunenburg Campus Enrolment Holds Steady

It's another year of solid enrolment for the NSCC's Lunenburg Campus. There are 415 full-time students this year at the Bridgewater-based campus compared to 422 during the 2011-12 school year. Spokeswoman Kathleen Cameron says enrolment is holding steady throughout the 13 campus across the province. She says there were nearly 10,700 students enrolled in programs ranging from trades to health services. That's about the same as the last two years. Cameron says there have been increases in the number of students who are completing high school at the colleges, with about 2,100 students currently in the School of Access program. The colleges expect an additional 15,000 Nova Scotians will participate in apprenticeship training, customized training and continuing education over the course of the year.

VIDEO: New Features At White Point Main Lodge

One of Two Beachstone Fireplaces

Workers are about a month away from wrapping up construction at White Point's main lodge. Community and business leaders were invited to tour the facility Thursday with many getting their first glimpse of the new lodge after fire destroyed the historic building last November. The new lodge will include two guest rooms with a full dining area and convention space. General Manager Danny Morton says new features include more windows and another fireplace.



Morton says they also have returning features like a pool and hot tub area, as well as exercise facilities. White Point will house visitors from across the province for Nova Scotia Music Week November 8-11. Below, Marketing and Product Development Manager at White Point, Donna Hatt, takes visitors through the main entrance of the new main lodge to see how the building is coming along.

South Shore: Municipal & School Board Election 2012

Municipal and school board election's are two weeks away. Information from the South Shore, including candidates lists and advance polling dates can be found on our website by clicking the link http://ckbwmunelex.blogspot.ca/

Information on the upcoming election can also be found by clicking on the "News" section of our web page at http://ckbw.ca/ or http://hankfm.ca/ after clicking on "News" simply look to the right of your screen and click on the Nova Scotia flag.


Advance Polling Dates:

Town of Bridgewater: October 11th through to October 20th (E-Voting 10 days). Voting permitted from 8AM until 8PM on each day of advanced polls.

Municipality of the District of Lunenburg: October 13th and October 16th (Two days only). Voting permitted from 12PM until 8PM on both days.

Town of Lunenburg and Region of Queens: October 11th and October 16th (Two days only). Voting permitted from 12PM until 8PM on both days.

Municipality of the District of Chester: October 11th through to October 18th (Evoting 8 days). Voting permitted from 8AM until 8PM on each day of advance polls.

Town of Mahone Bay: October 13th and October 16th (Two days only). Voting permitted from 12PM until 8PM.

Town of Shelburne and Municipality of Shelburne: October 11th and 16th (Two days only). Voting permitted from 12PM until 8PM.

Town of Clark's Harbour: Advance polls will be available on October 11th and 16th between 12PM and 8PM (Two days only).

Town of Lockeport: Advance polls will open on October 13th and 16th. Voting will take place between 12PM - 8PM at the Lockeport Legion (Two days only).

Shelburne Mayoralty Candidate Would Seek Greater Promotion Of Area's Assets

A candidate for mayor in Shelburne wants to see greater promotion of the town's natural assets as a means of attracting new industries. Bob Sinden says the area has a lot of offer like public safety and its history. He believes industries such as Cooke Aquaculture, which is expanding, are paying attention.


And that future according to Sinden is ... bright. He foresees increased health care and tourism promotion to bring new businesses and jobs to the area. Sinden, P.G. Comeau and Karen Harris-Mattatall are challenging incumbent Alan Delaney for the mayor's position in the October 20-th elections.

BREAKING: Search Ends For Cunningham, Body Found

Police in Ontario believe they have found the body of a man wanted in the alleged confinement of a 16-year-old boy in Upper Chelsea. Ontario Provincial Police say the body of a 30-year-old man was recovered near a 2003 Hyundai Elantra that had been recovered on a logging road in northern Ontario. Police say the body has not been positively identified, but they believe it to be Wayne Alan Cunningham, who faced charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement after a boy alleged he was held captive by two men at a home last month. The cause of death is under investigation by the Coroner's Office. The car was found Wednesday about 19 kilometres off the highway in Greenstone, about 250 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Cunningham's co-accused, David James Leblanc, was arrested Sunday after officers received a report of a man wandering with no shoes and light clothing in near-freezing temperatures.

Gasoline Prices May Zoom Upwards

If New Brunswick is any indication, South Shore gasoline prices may take a significant jump overnight tonight. In New Brunswick this morning, gas prices have gone up. The Energy and Utilities Board has boosted the maximum price for regular self-serve to a one dollar and 40.6 cents per litre. Thats an an increase of 6.6 cents from last week's price. There were smaller increases for diesel, which is up 2.5 cents and furnace oil, which is up 1.8 cents.

This Morning's Local News & Weather - Oct 4

Here is this morning's South Shore news and weather.
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RCMP Find Vehicle In Ontario & Have New Photos

Mounties have released some updated photos of a man wanted in an alleged confinement and sexual assault case. Police have sent media two new photos of Wayne Alan Cunningham who has been on the run since last week when a teenage boy escaped from being chained up in Upper Chelsea for nearly two weeks. Meanwhile, police say they have located the escape vehicle Cunningham was riding in on a logging road near Long Lac, Ontario. RCMP report they found a 2003 Hyundai Elantra abandoned about 20 kilometres off the main highway in northern Ontario. Cunningham remains at large and police say his whereabouts are unknown. Meanwhile, Leblanc who was arrested on Sunday night is in hospital recovering from various medical issues. Leblanc is under police custody and police say he is unable to fly at this time. Police have been working to transfer Leblanc back to Nova Scotia for further court appearances.

BREAKING: No Beds At South Shore Regional

There's an overflow of patients in the emergency department at the South Shore Regional Hospital. The Health Authority is reporting they are over capacity and have no beds available. Director of Communications, Liz Finney, says the emergency department has a high number of patients waiting for admission and people are facing longer wait times. She says the situation has compounded because of an increase in medically-discharged patients.



Finney says they have hired a Geriatric Coordinator, which helps seniors return home and continue to receive the care they need. All patients not requiring urgent care is asked to visit their family health care provider, call 811 or go to the nearest walk-in clinic in Bridgewater, Hammonds Plains or Tantallon.

Town Puts Cafe 12 Project On Hold

Cafe 12 Design Team

The town of Bridgewater has put a proposed project at the library building on King Street on hold. A group of local residents approached council in August looking to set up a cafe at the location. However, the town has decided to move ahead with an expression of interest to see if other groups would be interested in leasing or buying the property. Mayor Carroll Publicover says the expression of interest makes sure the town is responsible and open during the process.



Cafe 12 would replace the library, which moves into the Lifestyle Centre once its complete. The expression of interest will delay a decision on the building's future for the next few weeks. The newly elected town council is expected to make a decision on the matter.

Bridgewater Passes Fire Protection By-Law

It's a thumbs up for Bridgewater's Fire Protection by-law. The town has approved final reading of the document. The by-law explains construction requirements, rules around outdoor fires and types of enforcement. Mayor Carroll Publicover says the town's fire inspector deserves credit for putting in the time to get the by-law ready. He says he's happy the document is done and believes it will serve the community well.

Consultant Tries To Crack Town Council

A Bridgewater resident is applauding councils work but believes more can be done. Andrew Tanner wants to be part of the next town council and is running for a seat in this month's election. The 42-year-old consultant is running for the first time. He says his work attitude would apply to his approach on council.



Tanner believes the LaHave River could be better utilized and more work should be done to improve the look of the waterfront area. E-voting opens up in Bridgewater on October 11. Twelve people are vying for a seat on town council.

Confinement/Sexual Assault Could Have Been Avoided: Justice Critic

David James Leblanc

One of the suspects in the Lunenburg County confinement and sexual assault case in Upper Chelsea should have been outfitted with an electronic, ankle bracelet. That's the conclusion of the province's Liberal justice critic. Michel Samson says the alleged crime might not have even taken place if David James Leblanc had been wearing a court-mandated ankle bracelet to track his where-abouts.



The 47-year old Leblanc was on bail until a November court date on another sexual assault case. He was arrested in northern Ontario earlier this week after avoiding police for nearly a week. An alleged accomplice, 31-year-old Wayne Allan Cunningham is still being sought.

Municipal Election: Town Of Clark's Harbour

In Clark's Harbour, incumbent mayor Leigh Stoddart will serve another term in the mayor's chair for the town. Stoddart won the seat through acclamation. Meanwhile, there is quite the race shaping up for the six council seats available on town council. Ten candidates have put their name forward to run for council. They are listed below along with advance polling dates, times and location.


Advanced polls will be available on October 11th and 16th between 12PM and 8PM. Election and advance poll is at the Legion in Clarke's Harbour

Mayor

Leigh B. Stoddard (acclaimed)

Candidates:

Russell W. Atkinson

*Sherry Atkinson

Vaughn R. Atwood

Irene Baker

*David Beaulieu

Bridget Brannen

*Cecil W. Brannen

Carter Mitchell Nickerson

Trudy Perry Quinlan

*Rex Stoddard

*incumbent candidates

Municipal Election: Town of Lockeport

There will be a race for the mayor's chair in the Town of Lockeport. Incumbent mayor Darian Huskilson is being challenged by current councillor Howard Roszel. Meanwhile, there are five candidates seeking one of the four council seats available in the town. A complete list of candidates is listed below along with advance polling dates. CKBW/HANK FM's complete municipal and school board election coverage can be found on our web site at http://ckbwmunelex.blogspot.ca/



Advance polls will open  on October 13th and 16th. Voting will take place between 12PM - 8PM at the Lockeport Legion. The municipal election will be held on October 20th.

Mayor

*Darian Huskilson

Howard Roszel

Council

Dayle Eshelby

Joanne Swim

Julie Locke-Balish

*Lonnie Townsend

*Errol Leigh Williams

*indicates incumbent candidate

Man Wanted In Confinement/Sex Assault Case Had Issues: Parole Board

The National Parole Board says a man wanted in the alleged confinement of a boy in Lunenburg county was troubled by emotional issues surrounding his sexuality and self-esteem. The board's assessment is contained in a March 2007 decision approving accelerated day parole for Wayne Alan Cunningham. At the time, he was serving a prison sentence on charges including theft, break and enter, and fraud. The 31-year-old man now faces charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement after a 16-year-old boy alleged he was kept captive by two men at a home last month. Police have said Cunningham could be headed to Calgary. His co-accused in the alleged confinement, David James Leblanc, was arrested Sunday in northern Ontario. The parole board says Leblanc was also serving time in prison on similar charges as Cunningham when he, too, was approved for accelerated day parole in March 2007. Decisions by the board said neither man was prone to violence.

Mounties Bust Alleged Grow-Op!

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Police have arrested two people in Digby County on allegations of producing and trafficking marihuana.
The Yarmouth-Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit assisted by the Meteghan RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the community of Maxwellton. The search resulted in the seizure of 18 mature pot plants, indoor marihuana grow equipment and 54 grams of dried marihuana. A 24-year-old man and 22-year-old woman, both from Maxwellton, were arrested. They were released and will appear in Comeauville Provincial Court on December 17th. They're facing charges of Production of Marihuana and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Marihuana.