Mounties Probe Fatal Crash In Clyde River

A 17 year old is dead and another person is in hospital after a single vehicle collision in Clyde River. According to RCMP, the teenager who was the passenger was ejected from the vehicle. The driver was taken to Roseway Hospital in Shelburne with minor injuries. Mounties say the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Highway 103 when it left the road, rolled over and crashed in the ditch. The crash occurred around 7 o'clock on Sunday night. A section of the highway between Exits 27 and 28 was closed for more than three hours. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Province Opens Proposal Call For Yarmouth Ferry

A future ferry operation is one step closer to returning to Yarmouth. The province announced today they have opened up a request for proposals for a ferry to operate once again between the town and the United States. The government used a draft request for proposals to consult with potential ferry operators. Premier Darrell Dexter says that step helped gather interest.




Dexter says the province is prepared to commit as much as $21-million over seven years to attract a long-term ferry service in Yarmouth. He is hopeful the federal government will partner with the province on the new ferry. The deadline to submit a proposal is January 24.

Dexter: Bowater Land Deal Close

Premier Darrell Dexter says a tentative deal involving thousands of hectares of Nova Scotia woodlands could be announced as early as next week. Dexter made the comments in Liverpool today while at an announcement unveiling a report discussing the economic future of communities impacted by the closure of the Bowater Mersey paper mill. Resolute Forest Products is the former operators of the Brooklyn-based mill. The Montreal based company still owns more than 220,000 hectares of woodland in various parcels of land around Nova Scotia. Dexter would not reveal details of the deal but stated Nova Scotians will have greater control of their destiny The Bowater mill closed in June throwing about 320 people out of work.

Aquaculture Jobs Set To Move Into Shelburne

Government employees within the province's aquaculture division will move to Shelburne early in the new year. The move will bring about 15 full time jobs to the area. The aquaculture offices will be located at the Nova Scotia Community College's Shelburne campus. Fisheries Minister Sterling Belliveau says using available space at NSCC is a responsible use of taxpayers' money and will encourage greater collaboration between the department and the college. Premier Darrell Dexter announced in May that the province would relocate its aquaculture division from Halifax to Shelburne County. Another 22 positions along with headquarters is moving to the Digby area.

Parkview Panthers Split Games In NFLD

The Park View Division-1 boys basketball team split a pair of games in St.John's Newfoundland on Thursday. The Panthers dropped a 91-79 decision to Mount Pearl High School. Jake Langille had 26 points, Adam Fitzgerald added 24 points. In the second game, Park View had nine players score in a 62-47 victory over Bishop's College.

Shelburne County Arena Receives Strong Support

An overhaul of the Shelburne County Arena is helping to extend the life of the 30 year-old rink. The arena has entered the second stage of a four phase project which has seen the rink become more accessible for those with mobility issues. A new ramp at the front entrance has been added to the facility along with a special viewing area in the stands. Spokesperson Tony Mahaney says the rink has received tremendous support from all levels of government to help with the renovations. He says it's proof the local arena is an important part of the community.



During phase one of the project, the facility received 500-thousand dollars in upgrades - some of that work focused on electrical improvements and repair work to their ice making machines. Further improvements to the washrooms will take place in the Spring.

Liverpool Call Centre Nearing Goal Of 100 New Hires

A call centre in Queens County is more than half way to their goal of hiring 100 new employees. HGS Canada in Liverpool has taken on 60 workers since they announced an expansion last month. The new jobs are full time and will be in customer service. The inbound call centre will look to hire 40 more people in the new year. HGS Canada is one of the largest employers in the area, and has seen steady growth since opening in 2006.

South Shore Track Stars To Help Coach Local Kids

A slew of local track and field stars are gathering in Bridgewater later this month to teach kids the fundamentals. National team members and South Shore athletes Rachael McIntosh of Bridgewater, Mattias Wolter of Conquerall Mills and Chelsea Whalen of Liverpool along with CIS athletes Jesse Drennan of Bridgewater and Sarah Glen of Lunenburg will help show kids the importance of warming up and cooling down. Olympian Jenna Martin of Bridgewater could also make an appearance. There will also be focus on drills including high jump, sprints, distance and javelin. McIntosh says she looks forward to helping local kids.



There are two camps being offered at the HB Studios Fieldhouse; introduction and developmental sessions. The Introduction to Track and Field Winter Camp goes from Dec 17-22 while the Development Camp is one day, December 27. Registration details can be found here .      

Cookville Trail To Be Named After Arthur Young

A retired municipal politician will get a trail named after him for his many years of service. Newcombville grade four student Zoe Naugler chose the name 'Arthur Young Trail' because of his over 40 years on council. She received the most votes in the 'Name the Trail' contest for grade primary to six students who attend schools in the municipality. Over 20 submissions were received. Young's name will serve as the title of the connector trail in Cookville.

17 Employees Given Pink Slips At Recycling Centre

Nearly half of the unionized workforce at a Lunenburg County recycling plant are struggling to come to grips after receiving pink slips this week. Seventeen full-time employees at the Whynott's Settlement's plant were given their notice on Wednesday after their jobs were moved to Scotia Recycling of Kentville. The decision was finalized after three municipal units voted to shut down the line that sorts blue bags at the facility. They included the Municipality of Lunenburg and towns of Mahone Bay and Bridgewater. Marilyn Crook, president of the Canadian Auto Workers union, Local 1944 says it's a difficult time for those involved.



Meanwhile, Municipality of Lunenburg mayor Don Downe called it an extremely tough decision. He says the facility is in need of roughly $2.5 million in upgrades. The contract with Scotia Recycling will save the municipalities $2.7 million over the life of the ten year contract.

Steven Page Will Play The South Shore

Steven Page is coming to Shelburne. Former lead singer of the popular band "Barenaked Ladies" will be playing the Osprey Arts Centre July 13th. Page is well known for classics like "If I had a million dollars" and "Brian Wilson". Since leaving the Canadian pop rock group, Page has recorded three solo albums and is touring on his own. For the South Shore concert he will perform with co writer Craig Northey. Tickets are now available by phone or in person.

Son Of Murdered South Shore Woman Talks About Violence

Today is the 23rd anniversary of the Montreal masasacre. On this date in 1989, Marc LePine enterred L'ecole Polytechnique and shot 14 female students to death before taking his own life. The event has become a symbol of violence against women and vigils and flag-lowerings will be held across the country today and tonight to mark the anniversary. Here on the South Shore, the District Labour Council is sponsoring a vigil this evening. For Devon Illingsworth, this will be the first time he's attended the annual event. His mother, Tina Mae Eisnor, was shot to death in June 2010 in New Germany. Her son says he's only now starting to move on with his life and he has some advice for those who have been affected by violence.



Tonight's candle light vigil in Bridgewater will be held at the fire hall.

Local Schools Get New Tool For Students With Autism

A new resource is coming to South Shore schools to help teachers and staff support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The information guide includes details on how students with autism learn and teaching strategies. A spokesperson for the local school board, Catherine Rahey, says it's an important document.


Autism specialists and health professionals are among a group of people who helped develop the guide.

Shelburne Food Bank Ready For Christmas Rush

The Shelburne Loyalist Food Bank is in a good position as Christmas nears. Spokesperson, Wayne Dukes says residents of the community have been a great help by organizing food drives, and donating money. Dukes says the organization hands out turkeys over the Christmas season. However he says they need other food donations too.

Donations are being accepted at their Shelburne location on Carleton Street.

Lumberjacks Owner Stands Behind Head Coach

The owner of the CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks is giving his head coach a vote of confidence. Ken Petrie says his hockey club has under-achieved so far this season, but that isn't reflective of his head coach's work ethic. Petrie says Terry Rhindress is a quality coach.



The Lumberjacks sit in fifth place in the Eastlink Division, six points ahead of Metro for the final spot in the mini-series. Petrie says he hopes to acquire a scoring forward and defenseman before the league's trade deadline on January 10.

IWK & South Shore Health Form New Partnership

IWK surgeons will perform routine procedures in Bridgewater under a new partnership with South Shore Health. The surgeries will be conducted once a month and will eliminate the need for families to travel to Halifax for smaller procedures on the ear, nose and throat. South Shore Health CEO Peter Vaughan called it an innovative and cost effective approach to health service delivery. He says the partnership will bring the expertise of IWK surgeons much closer to home for residents of south western Nova Scotia. The surgeries are being held on Friday's and booked through the South Shore Regional Hospital.

CKBW And Empire Theatres Host Toy Drive

CKBW will partner with Empire theatres this Saturday for their second annual toy drive. Last year was a huge success helping over 200 families celebrate the holidays on the South Shore. Ted Haley from Empire theatres says he hopes to exceed last year and fill the entire lobby with toys this weekend.  Haley says they are asking for new unwrapped toys for both boys and girls.  The toy drive officially kicks off from Empire theatres Saturday, toys will be accepted until the 23rd.

Christmas Kettles Steaming Hot With Donations

The Salvation Army's annual Christmas Kettle campaign is well underway. For more than a century, the familiar donation bins have been found in all the key shopping areas and other public-gathering spots. Captain Fillippe Vega of the Lunenburg County Salvation Army says the money raised through the Christmas season helps needy families through the entire year.



The Kettle campaign along the South Shore raised thousands of dollars last year. Captain Vega says despite a difficult economy in recent years, residents in the area haven't wavered in their support of the Salvation Army's efforts to help those in need.

Jacks Trade Snair To Indiana For Future Considerations

The CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks are moving on without the services of goaltender Anderson Snair. The club traded the 18-year-old to Indiana of the USHL for future considerations. Snair was acquired by the Lumberjacks just over a week ago from the Metro Shipbuilders, but never reported to the team.

Mustangs Battle Halifax On Eastlink

The South Shore Mustangs will be shown on prime-time television tonight. The local major midget hockey club will take on the Halifax Titans in Eastlink's game of the week. The last time the two teams met, the Titans outscored the Mustangs 17-1 in a weekend home-and-home series. The game starts at 8pm and will be seen on channel 10.