Susan Bour is the new senior Crown attorney in Bridgewater. Her appointment was announced today,
Thursday, December 9th by Director of Public Prosecutions Martin Herschorn . Bour is originally from the United States. She is a 1989 graduate of the University of New Brunswick law school and articled with an Ottawa law firm. Since 1995 she has been in Halifax with the Atlantic regional office of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada conducting federal statute prosecutions in Nova Scotia, primarily under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
New Access Ramp at South Shore Regional Hospital
Area residents now have easier access to South Shore Regional Hospital with the installation of a ramp. The 55 thousand dollar project officially opened yesterday, was funded by the Hospital Auxilliary. The ramp will make it easier for people using wheelchairs, pushing strollers or carts or who have difficultly using stairs to access the building. Over the past 10 years, Auxiliary members have raised and contributed over $1.6 million to help improve the care and comfort of patients at South Shore Regional Hospital. The Auxiliary's fundraising efforts include the Daisy, Gift Shop, and ShoreLines Gallery.
Fishermen's Memorial in Dr. Ross ER Report
The Fishermen's Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg is one recommended to be used as a collaborative assessment room for emergency (CARE) centre. Mayor Laurence Mawhinney says the report on emergency care by Dr. John Ross is a very positive document. He says in a sense, to some extent they may already be doing some of the things in Lunenburg recommended by Dr. Ross. Mawhinney says the report seemed to be very positive about what was going on at Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, but as council they have not sat down and talked about it.
HOLIDAZED
The Bridgewater and Area Performing Arts Society takes to the stage in an off-beat Christmas musical comedy on Wednesday, December 15th. Holidazed is performed as a radio play in front of a live audience, much the way radio's Vinyl Cafe or television's This Hour has 22 Minutes do their shows. Song titles include "The 12 Pains of Christmas", "Wreck the Malls", and "It's the Most Fattening Time of the Year". The performance takes place at the Best Western Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre at 7:30pm.The production is the first annual fund raiser for BAPAS, dedicated to promoting the performing arts in and around Bridgewater.
Slim Town
Liverpool could be the star of an upcoming CBC series.
The town is now in the top three locations selected for the TV show 'Village on a Diet"
The series documents a community over the course of ten weeks as residents work to slim their waistlines and improve their health.
Economic Development Officer for the Region of Queens Municipality, Phaedra Charlton-Huskins says Liverpool fits the criteria well: town residents town may struggle with physical fitness but their sense of community is strong and healthy.
The town is now in the top three locations selected for the TV show 'Village on a Diet"
The series documents a community over the course of ten weeks as residents work to slim their waistlines and improve their health.
Economic Development Officer for the Region of Queens Municipality, Phaedra Charlton-Huskins says Liverpool fits the criteria well: town residents town may struggle with physical fitness but their sense of community is strong and healthy.
South Shore Schools Brace for Funding Cuts
The South Shore Regional School Board is bracing for provincial budget cuts.
Fiscal planning for next year will account for provincial deductions of three percent.
Board Chair, Elliott Payzant says school officials to need prepare for the severe ramifications of funding reductions.
"If there are additional cuts, then I'm looking to the government or the Department of Education to tell us where to make those cuts because they'd be made in programs that are so worth while that I cant see how a decision could be made without being devastating to the whole system," says Payzant.
Approximately twelve million dollars could be cut from South Shore schools over the next three years.
If the reductions are real, Payzant says student success will be sacrificed for the sake of a deficit.
Fiscal planning for next year will account for provincial deductions of three percent.
Board Chair, Elliott Payzant says school officials to need prepare for the severe ramifications of funding reductions.
"If there are additional cuts, then I'm looking to the government or the Department of Education to tell us where to make those cuts because they'd be made in programs that are so worth while that I cant see how a decision could be made without being devastating to the whole system," says Payzant.
Approximately twelve million dollars could be cut from South Shore schools over the next three years.
If the reductions are real, Payzant says student success will be sacrificed for the sake of a deficit.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
School Locations Kept Secret
The Department of Transportation is considering three secret locations for Liverpool's new school.
The South shore Regional School Board's "The School Steering Team" made the recommendations this week.
The committee was established to help a new school location, layout and design.
Chairman Elliot Payzant says the team is keeping the three spots secret for now.
"The value of private land if it's being looked as a school all of a sudden escalates tremendously, so that's the reason those kinds of things are not made public until such time the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal has had a chance to look at them because they make the final decisions on those," says Payzant.
The new facility will replace the aging South Queens Junior High.
The design, completion date and cost of the project will be determined during the early phases of planning.
The South shore Regional School Board's "The School Steering Team" made the recommendations this week.
The committee was established to help a new school location, layout and design.
Chairman Elliot Payzant says the team is keeping the three spots secret for now.
"The value of private land if it's being looked as a school all of a sudden escalates tremendously, so that's the reason those kinds of things are not made public until such time the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal has had a chance to look at them because they make the final decisions on those," says Payzant.
The new facility will replace the aging South Queens Junior High.
The design, completion date and cost of the project will be determined during the early phases of planning.
Police Chase
Police were in hot pursuit of one South Shore driver late last night.
The male driver was heading towards Northfield Road when he failed to pull over for an officer.
The driver then ditched and totalled his car at 1311 Pine Grove Road
The grey 2004 Taurus station wagon was allegedly stolen from New Germany .
Police were unable to find the male suspect after fled into the woods.
The male driver was heading towards Northfield Road when he failed to pull over for an officer.
The driver then ditched and totalled his car at 1311 Pine Grove Road
The grey 2004 Taurus station wagon was allegedly stolen from New Germany .
Police were unable to find the male suspect after fled into the woods.
Christmas Trees Donated
The province is promoting its Christmas tree industry in an annual tradition where three donated trees from the Lunenburg County Christmas Tree Producers Association are given to local charitable organizations. Lt.-Gov. Mayann Francis donated her tree to the Mission of Seafarers, Premier Darrell Dexter donated his to the Home of the Guardian Angel - Single Parent Centre and John MacDonell, Minister of Natural Resources, donated his tree to Adsum House, a temporary emergency shelter for women and their children.
Natural Resources Minister John MacDonell says Christmas trees are an important part of the festive tradition for many Nova Scotian families. More than 1.5 million trees are exported annually to other provinces, the United States and overseas, providing $30 million to the economy and about 500 full-time and 2,500 seasonal jobs.
Natural Resources Minister John MacDonell says Christmas trees are an important part of the festive tradition for many Nova Scotian families. More than 1.5 million trees are exported annually to other provinces, the United States and overseas, providing $30 million to the economy and about 500 full-time and 2,500 seasonal jobs.
Aquaculture Award
A Shelburne area crew is this years recipient of the Platinum Scale Award, the highest honour that Cooke Aquaculture awards to its salmon growers . The Platinum Scale Trophy represents excellence and dedication to both the farm and the environment. It also takes into account factors such as fish health, fish quality, growth rates, feed conversion efficiency and environmental performance. In Nova Scotia, Cooke operates nine salmon farms, six of which are currently active. The company is working on expansion plans in the province that include additional marine sites, a processing plant and a new fish hatchery.
Major Development for Town of Lunenburg
One of the most ambitious development projects for the Town of Lunenburg has been give the go-ahead by Council. Stellar Investments is proposing a major hotel/condo/apartment complex on Mason's Beach Road next to the Bluenose Golf Club. Mayor Laurence Mawhinney says Council approved the development agreement with a number of amendments including landscaping changes and a reduction from 15 to 10 years as the limit for termination of the agreement. The project to be developed in phases includes 60 condominiums, 30 apartments and a 120 bed hotel along with a convention centre and spa.
Rachel Bailey Elected Deputy-Mayor
She's only the second woman to serve as the Deputy-Mayor of the Town of Lunenburg. Rachel Bailey was unanimously elected to the position at Tuesday night's council meeting. Bailey was first elected to council in the October 2008 municipal election. Previously Councillors elected a deputy mayor who would serve the full term, however, it was decided to change the position annually to give all members a chance to share and learn the responsibility. The first every female deputy-mayor for the Town was Judy Cook who served in the position in the 1980's.
School Bus Accident
Some students were shaken up when their school bus was rear-ended by a car this afternoon. The accident happened around 3:15 near the Hebbville Tastee-Freeze . Three middle school aged boys were on the bus at the time of the accident but were not injured., The rest of the students had already been dropped off. The vehicle was lodged underneath the bus and had to be extricated. Passengers in the vehicle were injured but the extent of their injuries was unknown.
Seatbelt Safety
Police are reminding South Shore motorists to buckle-up and use extra caution on roadways during the busy festive season.
RCMP say wearing a safety restraint is the number one way to survive a motor vehicle accident.
Nova Scotia drivers caught without their seatbelt-buckled will lose two demerit points from their licence.
Community Rallies Around Sick Student
Sam Bond may be too sick to attend school but his presence at Pentz Elementary is stronger than ever.
School staff, students and numerous community members are rallying around the ten-year-old as he battles leukemia.
More than three hundred people attended a benefit breakfast at the Pleasantville Fire Hall last weekend to help raise funds for the Bond family during this difficult time.
Sherry Doucet School Advisory Council Supervisor with Pentz Elementary says more than ten-thousand dollars in donations flooded for Sam in so far.
"He's one of the sweetest kids I think we've ever met. He's just absolutely wonderful. And when this happened we started talking right away about what we could do to alleviate some of the stresses on the family to give them time to focus on Sam getting better and not have to worry about the mundane things in life, ' says Doucet.
For more information on how you can contribute to the Bond family contact the Pentz Elementary School at 688-3210 or pes@ssrsb.ca.
School staff, students and numerous community members are rallying around the ten-year-old as he battles leukemia.
More than three hundred people attended a benefit breakfast at the Pleasantville Fire Hall last weekend to help raise funds for the Bond family during this difficult time.
Sherry Doucet School Advisory Council Supervisor with Pentz Elementary says more than ten-thousand dollars in donations flooded for Sam in so far.
"He's one of the sweetest kids I think we've ever met. He's just absolutely wonderful. And when this happened we started talking right away about what we could do to alleviate some of the stresses on the family to give them time to focus on Sam getting better and not have to worry about the mundane things in life, ' says Doucet.
For more information on how you can contribute to the Bond family contact the Pentz Elementary School at 688-3210 or pes@ssrsb.ca.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Town Diet Plans
The town of Liverpool is one of six finalists for the CBC series "Village on a Diet'
The program will have residents trimming inches, changes diets and exercising as they work toward a community fitness goal, over the course of ten weeks.
Economic Development officer for the Region of Queens Municipality, Phaedra Charlton-Huskins says the tight-knit community could be an inspiring subject for the series.
" I think this will really show the world, or show Canada at least, how galvanized this community can be, and when we put our minds to something, we can really make things happen," says Charlton-Huskins
Charlton-Huskins says show producers will make another round of candidate cuts tomorrow morning.
Those interested in becoming a featured character in the series, should Liverpool be selected, are encouraged to contact the Region of Queens Municipality.
The program will have residents trimming inches, changes diets and exercising as they work toward a community fitness goal, over the course of ten weeks.
Economic Development officer for the Region of Queens Municipality, Phaedra Charlton-Huskins says the tight-knit community could be an inspiring subject for the series.
" I think this will really show the world, or show Canada at least, how galvanized this community can be, and when we put our minds to something, we can really make things happen," says Charlton-Huskins
Charlton-Huskins says show producers will make another round of candidate cuts tomorrow morning.
Those interested in becoming a featured character in the series, should Liverpool be selected, are encouraged to contact the Region of Queens Municipality.
Shop Safe
Buying gifts "on-line" this holiday season could leave you feeling less than festive if you become the victim of fraud.
Police are reminding South Shore shoppers of the risks associated with Internet purchases.
RCMP Counterfeit Coordinator, Sgt. Tom Murdock says once your personal information is in the wrong hands its hard to get back
"Once you've sent the information, whether it be credit card or payment card information, over the Internet its kind of hard to actually retract it but the best thing to do is to deal with reputable companies and to ensure that the padlock on your web browser is on... and that everything is safe," says Murdock.
Murdock says you can protect yourself from fraud and identity theft by shopping only from your home computer and monitoring your banking and credit card statements for any unusual activity.
Police are reminding South Shore shoppers of the risks associated with Internet purchases.
RCMP Counterfeit Coordinator, Sgt. Tom Murdock says once your personal information is in the wrong hands its hard to get back
"Once you've sent the information, whether it be credit card or payment card information, over the Internet its kind of hard to actually retract it but the best thing to do is to deal with reputable companies and to ensure that the padlock on your web browser is on... and that everything is safe," says Murdock.
Murdock says you can protect yourself from fraud and identity theft by shopping only from your home computer and monitoring your banking and credit card statements for any unusual activity.
LOCK-UP
Unlocked vehicles have been the target of still more thefts in Lunenburg County.
The RCMP is seeking the public's help in tracking down potential suspects.
Between Friday night and Saturday morning, thieves got into two unlocked vehicles in West LaHave and Pleasantville and stole a number of small items.
On Friday night, someone got into an unlocked vehicle along New Cumberland Road.
Items were also stolen from a vehicle in River Lane, Pleasantville on Friday.
Anyone with information on the crimes is asked to contact Lunenburg County RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
The RCMP is seeking the public's help in tracking down potential suspects.
Between Friday night and Saturday morning, thieves got into two unlocked vehicles in West LaHave and Pleasantville and stole a number of small items.
On Friday night, someone got into an unlocked vehicle along New Cumberland Road.
Items were also stolen from a vehicle in River Lane, Pleasantville on Friday.
Anyone with information on the crimes is asked to contact Lunenburg County RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Outage Update
Strong winds and driving rain is causing numerous power outages across the province.
Here on the South Shore Nova Scotia Power hundreds of customers in Liverpool are still without electricity.
Residents in Port Mouton, Broad River, Along Hwy #103 To Carter's Beach, Stewart's Lake, Port Joli, Robinsons's Lake, Granite Village and surrounding areas are without power this hour.
As of 1pm this afternoon, more than 68 hundred Nova Scotians have lost electricity.
Here on the South Shore Nova Scotia Power hundreds of customers in Liverpool are still without electricity.
Residents in Port Mouton, Broad River, Along Hwy #103 To Carter's Beach, Stewart's Lake, Port Joli, Robinsons's Lake, Granite Village and surrounding areas are without power this hour.
As of 1pm this afternoon, more than 68 hundred Nova Scotians have lost electricity.
Small Lobster, Big Trouble
Fisheries officials say they discovered the prohibited catch during routine patrols.
Bill Wolfe, Conservation and Protection officer for Liverpool DFO, says the investigation continues.
Wolfe says the 41 year old accused will appear in Bridgewater court early next year.
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