Remembrance Day: Lest We Forget

Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held today throughout the South Shore. If you can not attend a ceremony in your community, HANK FM will carry live coverage of the program from Veterans Memorial Park in Bridgewater. The ceremony begins at 10:45AM.




In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

— Lieutenant Colonel John Alexander McCrae, MD

Local Hockey Wrap: MHL, QMJHL & "A" Challenge

Switzerland has claimed the bronze medal at the World Junior A Challenge in Yarmouth. The Swiss upset Canada East 6-0 in last night's showdown. Tonight, the gold medal is on the line when Canada West faces the United States. A rare MHL matchup in Bridgewater this evening as the CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks host the Amherst Ramblers. In their only meeting this season the Ramblers scored a 4-2 win. Tonight's contest is a 5:45 start at the Bridgewater Arena. The South Shore Mustangs dropped a 4-3 decision to Cole Harbour last night in Bridgewater. Riley Donaldson had two goals and an assist for the Stangs who travel to the Sportsplex today for a 1 o'clock start against Dartmouth. The Halifax Mooseheads lost in regulation time for just the second time this season, falling 5-4 in Victoriaville.

Finals Set At World Junior 'A' Hockey Challenge

A familiar rivalry will be renewed in the final of the World Junior 'A' Hockey Challenge. Canada West will meet the U.S for the gold medal tomorrow for the third time in the events seven year history. The Americans downed Switzerland 7-4 while the West downed Canada East 1-0 in yesterday's semi final. The East will play Switzerland tonight for the bronze. Russia and the Czech Republic open up action this afternoon in the fifth place game. For more information, go to www.hockeycanada.ca .

Party On: NS Music Week Arrives In Liverpool

The party gets underway in Queens County as Nova Scotia Music Week kicks into high gear this evening. The opening reception for the gala event will take place tonight at White Point Beach Resort. The Mersey Band from Liverpool, and Acadia First Nation will be presenting a traditional drum performance by Eastern Eagle at the kick-off event. An all-star line-up of Nova Scotia musicians are in Liverpool for Music Week. Performances are scattered throughout the county including shows at the Astor Theatre and Lane's Privateers. Meanwhile, the gala awards show will be held at Queens Place on Sunday night. The East Coast Show on CKBW, hosted by Jonathan Crouse, is nominated for Radio Program of the Year. Also, Riverfest has been nominated for Event of the Year. For a complete list of events check out www.nsmw.ca

Lumberjacks Hope Last Night's Win The First Of Many

The CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks hope to do something tonight that hasn't been done yet this season. That is ..... give Truro a regulation loss. The first-place Bearcats have yet to lose in regulation time and are the number two ranked Junior A team in Canada. The Lumberjacks are coming off a big road win last night in New Glasgow, beating the Weeks Crushers 4-2. The win snapped a 7 game losing streak. Coach Terry Rhinedress hopes the team makes it back to back victories.



Tonight's MHL contest is a 7 o'clock start at the Bridgewater Arena.

Cdn Teams In Semi-Final Matchup At Jr. A. Challenge

Canada-West will meet Canada-East in a semi-final showdown today at the 2012 World Junior 'A' Hockey Challenge in Yarmouth. Nick Yorston reports.

South Shore Senior Fined For Having Illegal Smokes

A South Shore senior has received a stiff fine for selling illegal cigarettes. In Bridgewater court yesterday, the Crown said police seized 130-thousand contraband smokes from Anthony Phillip Grange's car in a Cookville parking lot on September 2, 2011. They had been tailing him from the Cobequid Pass north of Truro. The 71 year old Liverpool resident also lost his vehicle in the seizure. At the end of trial yesterday, Grange was given the minimum fine for such an offence which rings in at $108,528. The judge has given him a year to pay it. Judge Greg Lenehan told Grange his attempts to sell cheap cigarettes, on which taxes had not been paid, cheated Nova Scotia taxpayers.

Gasoline Prices Up ... and Down!

A change in the price of gasoline today. Regular self-serve is selling at South Shore pumps for $1.26.8 per litre. Thats an increase of just short of a cent from yesterday but less than the 5 cent hike a week ago. High test is also up in price today by about the same amount. Meanwhile, diesel is down in price by 2 cents. Its selling for $1.33.4 a litre.

Chester Councillor Keen On Proposed Health Centre

A councillor in Chester is keen on hearing more about a proposed primary health care project slated to be built in the area. The project is called "Our Health Centre" and would be home to six doctor's offices, examining rooms and a blood collection clinic. However, the organizers behind the project need to raise five or six millions dollars in order to move ahead with their plans. Brad Armstrong says he's looking forward to hearing details on the OHC.


 
The facility would be built on some land near Shoreham Village in Chester. It's hoped the doors to the facility will be open in 2014.

'Jacks Butterworth Gets Nod For CJHL Squad

CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks rookie Jeremy Butterworth will play four games over the next four days, but he doesn't mind. Butterworth, the MHL's rookie scoring leader this season, has been invited to play in this weekend's CJHL Prospects Games. The 17-year old is tied for ninth in league scoring with 9 goals and 11 assists. Butterworth and the rest of the Jacks play in New Glasgow tonight before hosting Truro tomorrow. The propect games take place in Digby on Saturday night and on Sunday afternoon in Yarmouth.

Chester: Webber Returned To Warden's Office

The new council in Chester has selected a familiar face to serve as warden for the municipality. Allen Webber received the full support of council during a meeting this morning. Webber has been the warden for the past 18 years and represents Chester Basin residents in District 4.



Meanwhile, Floyd Shatford was elected as deputy mayor. He was also unopposed for the position. Shatford represents residents in the Hubbards and Mill Cove area in District 2.

Quarter Finals Set To Begin At Hockey Challenge In Yarmouth

Round robin play has wrapped up and it's time for the knockout stages at the World Junior 'A' Hockey Challenge. Nick Yorston has more from Yarmouth.

Lumberjacks Look To End Slid Against Crushers

The local Junior A hockey team are hoping a mid-season break will help turn their fortunes around. The CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks, who haven't played a league game in a week and a half, have lost seven straight. The Bridgewater club head to New Glasgow tonight to face the Weeks Crushers at 7:30. It's the start of three games in four days for the Jacks, who host Truro tomorrow night and Amherst on Sunday.

Court Confirms Eisnor Can Stand Trial



Site of June 30, 2010 New Germany Shooting

 A Lunenburg County man accused of killing his estranged wife more than 2 years ago, has been found fit to stand trial. A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge has upheld an earlier ruling which now clears the way for a 2-day preliminary hearing at the end of November. Wayne Paul Eisnor is charged with first-degree murder in the June 2010 shooting death of his estranged wife, Tina Mae Eisnor in a New Germany parking lot. The accused then turned the gun on himself, causing a brain injury that raised questions about his mental fitness to stand trial. This past April, a lower court ruled Wayne Eisnor's resulting amnesia is genuine, but that he didn't need to have a memory of the event to be able to instruct his lawyer on his defence.

Wind Warning Issued for Parts of South Shore

Wind warnings have been issued for parts of the South Shore and Newfoundland as a nor'easter is churning its way toward the Atlantic region. Environment Canada says residents in Shelburne and Yarmouth counties can expect northeast winds gusting at 90 kilometres per hour tonight. Wind gusts will get up to 70 kilometres per hour for Lunenburg and Queens counties.
   

School Board Looks To Improve PVEC Traffic Flow

A new traffic system at Park View Education Centre in Bridgewater will be rolled out next week. The biggest change will see the entrance and exit lanes essentially flipped with buses traveling around the back of the school to free up the front area of the building. The board's communications manager, Trish Smith says it's hoped the changes will improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.



Meanwhile, vehicles parked around the side of the school will now be able to exit through a new road connecting to Panther Way. The new traffic system will be implemented on Tuesday, November 13th.

The 4th Annual Food Bank Challenge Is Back

The food bank challenge is back for another year in Bridgewater. It's an event in support of the Bridgewater Interchurch Food Bank and features local paramedics, town police and members of the RCMP. The goal is to try and raise as much non-perishable food as possible heading into the holiday season. Paramedic Nicole Monahan says the idea for the event was thought up four years ago.





Donations can be dropped off at the RCMP station on Cooks Lane, EHS Base on North Street or police service detachment on Exhibition Drive. The friendly challenge culminates with a winner declared at the Atlantic Superstore on December 1st.

Analyst Gives Thumbs Up To L.A.C Meetings In Shelburne

Its been decades since the province's Law Amendments Committee went on the road to get opinion on an issue. Now though, it will be in Shelburne next Thursday and Friday to hear concerns from residents about proposed electoral boundary changes and their impact. Political analyst Agar Adamson tells CKBW and HANK-FM News the Electoral Boundaries Commission's failure to visit the area last summer was a major mistake.



The Dexter government decided last week to send the committee to Shelburne after Fisheries Minister Sterling Belliveau said he wouldn't support the changes because the Electoral Boundaries Commission did not consult with his constituents first. The Law Amendments Committee has turned down Liberal requests to hold similar meetings in Digby and Havre Boucher. Those areas also say they weren't consulted either about riding changes. The bill that proposes to re-draw the province's electoral map has already passed second reading in the legislature.

Canada Looks For Spot In Semi-Finals At Hockey Challenge

The United States is the first team to qualify for the semi-finals at the 2012 World Junior 'A' Hockey Challenge. Nick Yorston has more from Yarmouth on Tuesday's action.

US Airline Cuts Portland-Yarmouth Flights

A US-based airline is cutting its flights to Yarmouth. Twin Cities Air Service will discontinue its flights between Portland and Yarmouth on December 31st. The company indicates the main reason behind the move is because of low passenger traffic on the flights. The airline offered five flights per week in the summer and three flights per week during the winter months. Company owner Nate Humphrey says the summer flights were extremely popular but passenger traffic dipped significantly during the winter months. Twin Cities began its Portland-Yarmouth service more than two and a half years ago.