New Fund Helping Men's Health

A new initiative unveiled in Bridgewater today is committed to improving the health and wellness of men. The Blue Glove Fund is a not-for-profit agency that raises money for men's health. The fund has been set up to help bring mobile health clinics and education campaigns to rural areas of the province. Spokesperson Dan Hennessey says the fund will help Medibus visit communities.



Hennessey says there will be a hands-on approach plus awareness on men's health issues including testicular cancer, colon cancer and spinal-cord injuries. The fund is currently reaching out to local organizations and businesses for sponsorship to help its cause. A fundraiser will be held this Saturday from 12-4pm at the Bridgewater Mall. To donate to the fund, or find out more information, you can click here .

Minor Injuries After Car Goes Into Ditch Outside Bridgewater

A 20-year-old woman was taken to hospital after a single vehicle crash Monday morning just outside of Bridgewater. Officials with the Oakhill Fire Department along with EHS were called to the scene around 11:20am along Highway 325. Constable David Cullen with Bridgewater RCMP says the woman's car went off the road and into a ditch. She was taken to South Shore Regional Hospital with minor injuries.

Queens RCMP Look For Break And Enter Suspects

Several items have been stolen after an overnight break and enter in Queens County. RCMP are looking for thieves after a 2006 Black Nissan Murano, as well as a generator, chainsaw, bush saw and framing gun were recently stolen from an Eagle Head garage. Anyone with information should contact police in Queens.

Bridgewater Relay For Life Raises $89,000

Bridgewater's Relay for Life event has helped raise at least $89,000 towards cancer research. The leadership co-chair, Sarah Sweeny, says money is still funneling in from people since Friday night's event at the South Shore Exhibition grounds and they hope to get an official total before the end of the week. She says roughly 320 people participated in the event. Sweeny says there's five areas where the money will go.



Another Relay for Life event is planned for June 21 in Chester.

South Shore Soccer Teams Do Well In Weekend Action

MacKenzie Sinclair scored a hat-trick, pacing the South Shore United under-14 girls soccer team to a 3-0 win Sunday over XFC from the New Glasgow-Antigonish area. Kay Dorey earned the shutout. It was the team's home opener at Park View.  Meanwhile, the South Shore boys Under-16 team managed a 1-1 tie with Dartmouth United. Matt Quigley was the lone scorer for South Shore, which is now tied for 2nd place in its division.

More Stop Signs Popping Up In Lunenburg

The town of Lunenburg has brought in more stop signs to help improve pedestrian safety. The new signs are installed at two intersections on King Street, along Lincoln Street and Montague Street. The signs come into effect today. Town Engineer Marc Belliveau says the additional signs should make a difference.



Belliveau says drivers should use caution approaching and proceeding through the intersection while people adjust to the change.

NSCC Lunenburg Campus Celebrates Student Success Awards

Graduating students at the NSCC Lunenburg Campus will wrap-up their final week with an awards celebration. The campus will hand out its student success awards this evening in the campus gymnasium. Twenty-six awards will be given including monetary and gifts. Principal Craig Collins says it's an exciting time for the campus and its students.



Some awards include the ABCO award, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Bridgewater Community Christmas award. The awards celebration will begin at 6:30pm.

Martin Finishes Second At Aileen Meagher Event

Bridgewater's Jenna Martin finished second at the Aileen Meagher Track Classic in Halifax Sunday night. The 25-year-old ran the 400 metre event in 53.46 seconds. She entered the event as the defending champion. Martin will now turn her focus to the national track and field championships in less than two weeks.

Martin Ready To Defend Aileen Meagher Title

A Bridgewater runner will try and make it two wins in a row at the Aileen Meagher Track and Field Classic in Halifax Sunday evening. Jenna Martin is the defending champion in the 400 metre event. She won last year in a time of 52.67 seconds before she travelled to London for the Olympic Summer Games.

Lumberjacks Forward Drafted Into QMJHL

A member of the CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks has been drafted into the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Sixteen-year-old Josh Shatford of Fox Point was selected in round 12, 212th overall by the Charlottetown Islanders. Shatford scored four goals and added 13 assists in 45 regular season games with the Lumberjacks last year.

Whalen Misses Out On Shot-put Final In Oregon

Liverpool's Chelsea Whalen narrowly missed the shot-put finals at the NCAA Division-One Track and Field Championships. The 20-year-old junior at Florida State University had a high throw of 16.32 metres, less than half a metre from a berth in the final nine. She finished in 13th spot at the meet in Eugene, Oregon. Following the shot-put, Whalen said she was a little disappointed because she was confident in her preparation and enjoyed success already this season. She adds, she's hungry for a podium finish next year and looks forward in building off of her results this week. Next up for Whalen will be the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Moncton, New Brunswick from June 20-23.

Wolter Finishes Sixth At NCAA Championships

Another great result from one of the best long distance runners on the South Shore. Conquerall Mills native Mattias Wolter finished in sixth place in the men's 3,000 metre steeplechase final Friday night at the NCAA Division-One Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The junior student at the University of Louisville finished in a time of eight minutes and 43 seconds. Meanwhile, on Saturday, Liverpool's Chelsea Whalen will compete in the women's shotput. The Florida State junior is hoping to end the event on a high note after struggling in the javelin earlier this week.

Shelter Program Hoping To Expand In Bridgewater

An update by a Lunenburg County emergency shelter program reveals they're hoping to grow the service in Bridgewater. Reverend Eric Campbell and Laura Uhlman with Inn from the Cold spoke to council recently about several ideas including advertising space on the town's website to help raise awareness. They are also hoping to have their own shelter instead of using different churches in the county. However, no formal request was made to council. Deputy Mayor Bill McInnis feels one consistent location would be a solution.



This is the fifth year of operation for Inn from the Cold. The officials estimated roughly 30 people used the service over the winter months. However, the group didn't provide any concrete figures.

Province Helps Fund Shelburne Industrial Park Expansion

The Municipality of Shelburne is getting some provincial help to expand the local industrial park. The province is providing $100,000 in economic development funding to help transform 12 hectares in the Shelburne Harbour Industrial Park into lots for marine-sector businesses. The park will add 18 lots, preparing the area for more economic opportunity and new jobs. A longer road along with power, water and sewer services will all be extended to the new lots. Warden Roger Taylor says the project puts the municipality in a position to capitalize on existing opportunities in the marine sector. The industrial park is considered one of the most important pieces of community economic infrastructure in the District of Shelburne.

Shelburne Lobster Festival Is A Go Despite Wet Weather

The annual Shelburne County Lobster Festival is a go .. rain or shine! The popular event begins this evening with a slew of events running all weekend, including the official opening tonight at 6:30 at the Barrington Arena. Anna Kenney is with the organizing committee.



The festival, which runs through Sunday is a celebration of the lobster fishing industry in Shelburne County, often called Canada's Lobster Capital. Besides lots of lobster meals being consumed, there will be sporting events, dances, yard sales, flea markets and a gospel concert.

Bridgewater Relay For Life To Move Indoors

The Bridgewater Relay for Life has decided, to move this evening's activities planned for Kinsmen Field inside to the main building at the South Shore Exhibition grounds.  The leadership co-chair for the Bridgewater Relay for Life, Sarah Sweeny, says all events except the survivor reception at the Bridgewater Anglican Church Hall will be in the main building.  The decision was made this morning in light of the rain and wind thats on the way later today, tonight and tomorrow. As much as 45 mm of rain is forecast for much of the South Shore.

Gas Prices Hold/Diesel Drops

Our Friday morning price check at South Shore gas pumps shows diesel dropping two cents a litre overnight. Its selling today for $1.26.4.  No change in the prices for other grades.  Regular self serve is unchanged at $1.29.1.  High test is selling for $1.38.1 per litre.

Review Process Meetings Underway

The province's Education Minister is holding meetings across the province to talk with school board officials about the school review process. The first meeting was held Wednesday night in Port Hawkesbury, while other meetings are planned for Monday night in Berwick and June 26 in Halifax. Jennex proposed questions to board members including ideas for moving forward, what worked within the process and suggestions for surplus schools. She says responses will help identify changes.



Jennex says the committee is expected to be formed before the end of the month and release its findings by the fall. Some South Shore board members are expected to attend Monday night's meeting.

Back-Up Location Found For Bridgewater Relay For Life

The Bridgewater Relay for Life has a back-up location prepared in case Tropical Storm Andrea tries to ruin the occasion. The group will use the main building at the South Shore Exhibition grounds if weather threatens the event. The leadership co-chair for the Bridgewater Relay for Life, Sarah Sweeny, says the forecast will be the difference-maker.



Sweeny says all events except the survivor reception at the Bridgewater Anglican Church Hall would be in the main building, if the Exhibition grounds are needed. A final decision will be made at 8:30 Friday morning.

New Queens-Shelburne PC Candidate Ready To Stump For Economic Improvements!

The new Progressive Conservative candidate for Queens-Shelburne says he's ready to spearhead a drive to solve some of the economic problems in the area.  Bruce Inglis believes "the fix" is not going to be more large industries like Bowater but, smaller businesses with many of them tied to tourism.  Inglis says much of it hinges on getting the Yarmouth ferry service up and running again.



Inglis intends to campaign for his party in the lead-up to the next provincial election while also continuing as a councillor for the Municipality of the District of Queens.  He will also continue to oversee operations at his financial services business.