VIDEO: Performers Announced For Bluenose II Re-Launch

A number of acts will perform in Lunenburg during the re-launch celebration of Bluenose II. Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea will lead a parade of top-level Atlantic Canadian talent on Saturday, Sept. 29. The well-known performer will join host Tom Gallant, a Lunenburg County resident, as well as singers Laura Smith, Matt Mays and many others. The day-long festivities will begin with the official Bluenose II relaunch from 7-9am, to take advantage of high morning tides. The re-launch is weather dependent and will slowly winch out the ship so it can slide into the water. Once the schooner is launched, it will be moored by the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic for a day of entertainment. Family stage performances will take place throughout the day. Afternoon performers will include well-known local performers Razzamataz and Donna and Andy. Gallant and Doyle will anchor the evening performance from 7:30 to 9:30pm, before fireworks light up the night sky over Lunenburg harbour.

Transporting Rock Leads To Cost Overruns For LCLC

There have been some cost overruns related to work on the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. Change orders have affected the budget after additional money was spent on transporting a large quantity of rock material from the construction site. The slate management budget is believed to be over-budget by about $294,000. However, Municipality of Lunenburg mayor Don Downe says there are contingency funds in place for the $33.5-million project. He says things happen when building a new facility.



Overall, Downe says the rainy-day fund has kept the project on budget.

Bridgewater Supports Relocating Visitor Centre

Bridgewater council is supporting a move to relocate the Visitor Information Centre to make it more visible. Members approved drafting a lease agreement with the Municipality of Lunenburg that would see the VIC move from its temporary location in Cookville to an area just off exit 11. The centre has been in Cookville for the last two years. Bridgewater's rep on the joint committee, Patrick Hirtle, says the VIC needs to move.



If approved, both Bridgewater and the Municipality of Lunenburg would pay approximately $23,000 each over 10-years for the new centre.

Bluenose II Re-Launch Set For September 29th

An all-day celebration is planned to mark the re-launch of Bluenose II in Lunenburg later this month. After a two-year - $16 million dollar rebuild - Nova Scotia's sailing ambassador will make a return to the water on Saturday, September 29th. Communities, Culture and Heritage Minister Leonard Preyra says thousands of people are expected to watch the official relaunch, when Bluenose II slides into the water from the slipway. The schooner will then be winched out and towed beside the Fisheries Museum for the event. Highlights of the relaunch event will feature family entertainment and local talent in the afternoon. The evening Bluenose ll celebration will include top East Coast talent, a video and a fireworks presentation.

Meisner Will Battle Downe For Mayor's Chair

There will be a mayor's race in the Municipality of Lunenburg. Upper Northfield resident Kirk Meisner has confirmed with CKBW/HANK-FM News that he will challenge Don Downe for the mayor's seat. Meisner is making his first run for the mayor's chair. Downe announced in June he would seek a second term. He was first elected in 2008 after a lengthy career in provincial politics.

Yarmouth Shelter Seeks Government Understanding & Help

SHYFT House - Yarmouth

Homeless youth is not a social problem unique to the city. Its a province-wide issue according to the co-chair of a shelter in the Yarmouth area. Bernadette MacDonald says the provincial government, which didn't renew funding for the shelter last year, doesn't understand the issue.



The Supportive Housing Youth Focus team, or SHYFT, was designed to provide troubled and homeless teens with a place to live while helping integrate them into the community. Now, enough money has been provided by the federal government to keep the facility open daily from 8am to 8pm. However, SHIFT is in need of about 40-thousand dollars to hire "live-in" staff for a 24-7 operation until at least next June.
Officials are looking to government, foundations and fundraising to help reach their goal.

Chamber President Will Seek Chester Village Seat

The president of the chamber of commerce in Chester will throw his hat in the ring to represent residents of the village at the council table. Ben Wiper is a local businessman from Marriott's Cove and has served on the chamber board for the past six years. He is seeking election in District 3 and will challenge incumbent Brad Armstrong for the seat when municipal elections are held next month. Wiper says his campaign will focus on promoting growth in Chester and feels the municipality could benefit from hiring an economic development officer.



Wiper also cites access to health care and daycare as top priorities during his campaign.

Election: Final Day To Submit Nomination Papers

It's the last day for potential candidates to submit nomination papers in advance of next month's municipal and school board elections. The deadline to file is Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock. Every municipality will hold an advance poll on Tuesday, October 16th while a second advance polling day will be held on either Thursday, October 11th or Saturday, October 13th. Residents are being asked to watch for specific advance polling dates within their municipality. Election day is October 20th.

Lady Alers Win Women's Softball League Title

The Lady Alers are the inaugural champions of the South Shore Women's Softball League. The Alers defeated the Vixens 13-3 in the final to be crowned the top club out of the six-team league. League president and Alers member, Renee Roast, says it was a total team effort in the win.



Roast says she is extremely proud of the team and their effort all season. She is hoping to expand the six-team league to eight clubs in 2013.

Former Board Chair Running For School Board

A former chair of the South Shore Regional School Board is running for a seat in this fall's election. Elliott Payzant is running for district one, which covers the entire Region of Queens. Payzant served on the board since 1994 until he was among 12-members fired by the Education Minister last November. He says his 18 years of experience could be a benefit to an eight-person board.



Payzant has also served as the president of the Nova Scotia School Board Association. He feels there needs to be different methods of providing education to students like virtual classrooms because of dwindling budgets. School Board elections will be held October 20.

Chester: Bond Challenges Webber In District 4

The campaign trail in Chester is heating up with just over a month to go before municipal elections. Chester Basin area resident Stephen Bond has announced he will challenge long time councillor and warden Allen Webber in District 4. In an interview with CKBW/HANK FM, Bond feels more support for local businesses is needed to promote growth within the municipality. He also cites the need for a stronger relationship with the provincial government to help with road and street upgrades.



Bond is a small farm operator and is an active member of the Canadian Army Reserve. He says his goal is to present a strong new voice at the council table. Municipal elections will be held throughout the province on October 20th.

Provincial Parks Closing Due To Severe Weather

Provincial beaches, the Shubenacadie wildlife park, day-use and camping parks will be closed to the public because of anticipated weather conditions from tropical storm Leslie. All properties will close by 4pm today, and will remain closed Tuesday. All locations will be re-evaluated for storm damage or safety concerns on a case-by-case basis. Full refunds will be given for camping park reservations cancelled because of the storm. Call 1-888-544-3434 for refunds and further updates about parks and tropical storm Leslie. Off-road trail users are urged to use caution as conditions may deteriorate. For more information on provincial parks, visit http://www.novascotiaparks.ca/ .

Crown Attorney Appointed In Liverpool

Queens County has a new crown attorney. Sharon Goodwin has been appointed to the Liverpool office of the Public Prosecution Service. The Director of Public Prosecutions made the announcement Monday. In a statement, the Director says Goodwin's experience in criminal law will be an asset to the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service. Goodwin is a native of Port Hastings, Inverness County. She graduated from Dalhousie Law School in 2006. Goodwin was in private practice before joining the Antigonish office of Nova Scotia Legal Aid in 2009.

Stomach-Flu Outbreak Closes Roseway Manor

A stomach-flu outbreak has forced the Roseway Manor in Shelburne to temporarily close its doors. Between 10-15 residents have experienced illness since Saturday evening. Administrator Sharon Callan says they closed the manor Sunday.



Callan says the residents have shown improvements since being diagnosed over the weekend. There were no new cases as of Monday morning. The manor is closed to friends and visitors until further notice.

Significant $ Needed To Boost Damaged Business & Tourism: Yarmouth MLA



"Prince of Fundy" Ferry On Yarmouth Run 1970's

The province will help in the search for a private operator for a new ferry service between Yarmouth and Maine. The Dexter government has committed 21 million dollars over several years. However, Yarmouth Liberal MLA Zach Churchill is wondering what can be done to revitalize business and tourism in the region.
It was devastated by the loss of the ferry service more than 3 years ago.



Ottawa hasn't indicated yet if it will provide any funding to help re-establish the ferry service.

Lunenburg County Soccer Teams Do Well At Provincials

It was a very good weekend for the Upper (Lunenburg) County Soccer Club based in New Germany. The Under-12 and Under-14 Girls' teams won silver at the provincials played in Lunenburg County. The Under-14 Boys claimed gold at their provincials played in Dartmouth.

Pee Wee Bulldogs Grab Bronze At Atlantics

Bridgewater has finished third at the 2012 Atlantic Pee Wee Baseball championships. The Bulldogs topped a Metro squad 10-7 in yesterday's bronze medal game at St. John's, Newfoundland.

Lumberjacks Drop Decision To Shipbuilders

In MHL exhibtion action yesterday in Dartmouth the Metro Shipbuilders dumped the CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks 6-2. The contest was tied at 2 midway through the second period before Metro scored four unanswered goals. The Jacks finish their pre season with a 2-2 recprd and play their regular season home opener this Friday night against Yarmouth.

RCMP Investigate Fire On Cape Sable Island

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a residential fire in Centreville. Barrington RCMP say the blaze was reported at a mobile home on Saturday night around 9:30PM. The trailer was fully engulfed when emergency crews arrived at the home located on Cape Sable Island. Mounties say no one was injured and the home was completely destroyed. The provincial fire marshal's office has been called in to investigate.

Federal Funds Benefit Astor Theatre In Liverpool

It's a boost for those who enjoy the artistic scene at the Astor Theatre in Liverpool. The federal government has invested $20,000 in the Astor Theatre performing arts series "This is Canada". MP Gerald Keddy made the announcement in a media release last week. Keddy says the funds will help promote live performances and experiences on the South Shore. The "This is Canada" series will feature different shows by a variety of professional artists from four provinces and parts of the North. The money be spread out over the next two years and help attract new talent to the theatre and expose their audiences to a wider genre of performances.

MHL: Jacks Prepare For Final Pre-Season Tune-Up

In MHL pre-season action last night in Yarmouth the Mariners topped the CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks 6-4. Playing his first game this year Lumberjack Luc Ramey was the first star with two goals and two assists. The Jacks play their final exhibition contest today at 12:30 at the Dartmouth Sportsplex against the Metro Shipbuilders.

Bulldogs Look For Solid Finish At Atlantics In NFLD

The Bridgewater Bulldogs can place no higher than third at the 2012 Atlantic Pee Wee Baseball championships in St. John's, Newfoundland. Fredericton scored the game's only run in the bottom of the seventh to edge Bridgewater 1-0 in last night's semi final.  The Bulldogs will face Lower Sackville in the bronze medal game this morning.

Bulldogs Advance To Semi-Finals at Atlantics

Bridgewater has advanced to the semi finals at the Atlantic Pee Wee Baseball championships. The Bulldogs scored early and often as they dumped the host team from St. John's, Newfoundland 8-2 this afternoon. Bridgewater will face Fredericton in the semis tonight. The gold medal game goes tomorrow.

NDP Ferry Service Support Is Political Hay Making: Yarmouth Liberal MLA

Zach Churchill

The Nova Scotia government has antied-up 21 million dollars to re-launch a ferry service that once linked Yarmouth and Portland, Maine. Premier Darrell Dexter made the announcement this morning, three years after his government effectively killed the service by cancelling a six-million dollar annual subsidy. The premier says the money will be provided over a seven-year period on the condition a private operator can be found to run it. Yarmouth Liberal MLA Zach Churchill says he's happy to see this issue move forward finally. He questions the timing though.



The premiers's announcement this morning came after the release of an independent report that concluded the service could be revived with 35 million dollars in public funds and a significant boost in passenger traffic.

NS Government Backs Revived Yarmouth Ferry Service



Premier Darrell Dexter

 A new ferry service between Yarmouth and Maine is not a lost cause according to an independent panel report released this morning. It concludes an initial $35 million in public funds would be needed as well as a significant boost in passenger traffic to ensure the service is viable. However, the provincial government is adding its support to a new service with premier Darrell Dexter saying 21 million dollars over 7 years will be committed to the project. The province will also look for a private sector operator. Yarmouth Mayor Phil Mooney says its the best news he's heard in a long time and he's optimistic a ferry service can be up and running by next summer.



The mayor says its now up to the federal government to also make a major committment. He says the local Conservative MP Greg Kerr and Defence minister Peter McKay have already voiced their support. Mooney believes they'll hold weight in any Harper Government discussion on whether to provide financing.

Power Rates: UARB Sides With Electric Co-op

It's decision that will save members of the province's municipal electric co-op millions in unnecessary charges. Nova Scotia Power attempted to apply a $30 million dollar cost recovery charge to keep the five municipal utilities locked into their power grid. However, the Utility and Review Board rejected the request in a ruling handed down yesterday in Halifax. Members of the co-op have been working for the past seven years to secure a cheaper source of power and were caught off guard by NSP's request. The UARB decision means the co-op can proceed with its negotiations with an outside energy producer in an effort to find cheaper power for their residents. The Municipal Electric Co-op is made of independent utilities in the town's of Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Riverport, Berwick and Antigonish.

Slight Increase In Gasoline Prices

The province's utility and review board has set gasoline prices for the coming week. Only a slight change in some South Shore prices this morning. Regular self serve is up a bit to $1.39 per litre. Thats just under half a cent more than yesterday. High-test is selling for $1.48. Diesel is unchanged at $1.37.1.

Lumberjacks Trim Roster As Season-Opener Nears

The CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks have whittled down their roster as the regular season looms. The Junior "A" hockey club has sent three players back to their respective Major Midget clubs including Cole Skinner, Riley Strowbridge, and Patrick Duggan.  More players will be released following the Jacks' exhibition games this weekend in Yarmouth and Dartmouth. The Lumberjacks open their regular season a week from tomorrow night when they welcome Yarmouth.

Decision On Yarmouth Ferry Service Set For Friday

People in Yarmouth will know more about the fate of ferry service on Friday. A highly anticipated report will be released in Halifax examining whether a ferry linking their community to the U-S is considered viable. Municipal leaders along the South Shore have been calling on the government to reinstate the ferry service to help boost tourism and the economy. The N-D-P government ended a subsidy for a high-speed ferry service between Yarmouth and Maine in December 2009. The decision to end the annual six-million-dollar subsidy for Bay Ferries Limited sparked protests in Yarmouth, where residents say it harmed the local economy.

New Jobs Boost Housing Market In Lunenburg

A hot housing market over the summer in Lunenburg combined with an expanding workforce is just what the doctor ordered according to the town's outgoing mayor. Several homes have been taken off the market over the past few months and Laurence Mawhinney believes it the sign of a strong economy. He says new employment opportunities at Composites Atlantic, the Lunenburg Foundry and HB Studio's have helped the housing market.




Mawhinney says nearly 100 new jobs have been created through new opportunities within the three companies. He believes another driving factor behind the positive economic climate is the opening of Bluenose Academy and it's proximity to the town.

Dexter: QGH Project Provides Long Term Benefits

Premier Darrell Dexter says the Queen General Health project will provide long term benefits to the region. The $16 million project will see the construction of a collaborative health care facility in Liverpool in addition to upgrades at the hospital's existing 22-bed inpatient unit. Dexter says the project will help improve the overall quality of life for medical staff and assist with recruitment and retention of doctors and nurses. He also believes the new health care services will help attract new employers to Queens.



The sod was turned on the project late last month with a tentative completion date set for the end of 2013.

Former Town Councillor Seeks Seat In Bridgewater

A former Bridgewater town councillor's name will appear on the ballot when municipal elections are held next month. Long-time resident Kevin Marlin has declared his intentions to seek a council seat on October 20th. He says community engagement, fiscal responsibility and accountability are the cornerstones of good open local government. If elected, Marlin says he'd like to see a realistic strategic plan implemented by council.





Marlin is currently a manager with Service Canada and previously served on council from 1994 to 1997 and again from 2004 to 2008.

Beware Of Rules About Stopped School Buses

Thousands of South Shore students are beginning their new school year today. The return to class is a busy occasion for kids and drivers. Motorists are being advised to slow down and watch for children darting out into streets. Sgt. Brigit Leger of the RCMP says they also must stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights. The fine for not doing so is 399 dollars plus 6 demerit points on their license.



Motorists also have to slow down in school zones to the posted speed, either 30 km an hour or 50 km an hour, depending on location.

MHL: Jacks Edge Mariners In Pre-Season Action

The CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks edged the Yarmouth Mariners 4-3 in a shootout in MHL exhibition action last night in Bridgewater. Michael Crawley scored the shootout winner while Shawn Boudreau, Cody Coffin, and Damon MacEachern scored in regulation time.  The Jacks got strong goaltending from both Dylan MacQuad and Jordan Lee as they were outshot 46-25 by the Mariners. The Jacks, who are now 2-0 in the pre-season, play in Yarmouth on Saturday.

Parkinson's Superwalk In Bridgewater Sunday

The largest fundraising event supporting people with Parkinson's disease goes this weekend in Bridgewater. The annual Superwalk for Parkinson's will hit the streets just after 1pm Sunday afternoon. The one-kilometre walk raises awareness for the disease and money to help find a cure. Chair of the Parkinson Society in the Maritime Region, Maureen Brisson, says the walk doesn't take long to do.



Brisson says this will be her last Superwalk in Bridgewater because she's moving closer to her family in B.C. The event goes Sunday beginning in the Gow's parking lot on LaHave Street.

Bridgewater Bulldogs Nab Two Provincial Crowns

Two Bridgewater baseball teams are representing Nova Scotia at Atlantic Championships. The latest team to qualify are the Bantam "AA" Bulldogs, who beat Windsor 11-4 in the final over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Peewee "AAA" club is on its way to St. John's, Newfoundland to begin play Thursday evening. A coach for both teams, Dennis Woodworth, says the two teams will need to play well to be able to win.


The Bantam "AA" club will travel to Dartmouth next weekend for the Atlantics. The Peewee "AAA" team opens up play Thursday night against Moncton. You can follow the local team by going to http://www.baseball.ca/peeweeatlantic/ .

UPDATE: Crews Return To Put Down Brush Fire Flareup

Department of Natural Resources and Mahone Bay fire fighters were back on the scene this morning of last night's brush fire on highway 103 between exits 9 and 10. They returned with an excavator after a flareup around 5am. The original blaze broke out at about 7:45 last evening and 6 deparments were involved including the DNR, Western Shore, Martins River, Mahone Bay, Chester Basin and Blockhouse.
Fire crews spent more than three hours at the scene last night. A Department of Natural Resources spokesman says today's rain should help put out the fire and dampen all wooded areas.

RCMP Looking For Vessel Involved In Mahone Bay Collision

Almost 2 weeks ago, there was an incident in Mahone Bay involving two sailing vessels. On August 25th, a 30-foot-or-more sloop ran into the side of a Middle Sackville man's vessel. The collision caused extensive damage. The sloop with six people aboard stopped briefly to check on the Middle Sackville man's condition. Then, the vessel left the scene and disappeared. No names or insurance information was left. Lunenburg County RCMP are looking for public help in tracking down the suspect vessel and its owner. If you have any information, you're asked to contact Lunenburg County RCMP at 1-902-634-8674 (Lilydale), 1-902-527-5555 (Cookville) or 1-902-275-3583 (Chester). Or, you can contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).

Zwicker To Run For District 3 In Queens

It is now a three-horse race for District 3's seat around the council table in Queens. Joel Zwicker has announced his intention to run against fellow candidates Brian Fralic and Stacey Smart-Chandler. Zwicker believes its time for fresh faces with new ideas to be part of Queens Council.  He's also concerned about the natural resources in the area.


Zwicker says Queens is in a transition period with the closure of Bowater but believes there's lots of promise for the future. Municipal elections will be held province-wide October 20.

VIDEO: Large Brush Fire Off Highway 103

No injuries after a large brush fire Tuesday night in the Martins River area. Five fire departments including Western Shore, Martins River, Mahone Bay, Chester Basin, and Blockhouse were called to the scene to battle the blaze around 7:45pm. The fire happened just off highway 103 between exits 9 and 10. Western Shore Fire Chief Scott Rafuse says the outcome could have been worse.



Fire crews spent over three hours at the scene. It is considered suspicious. Close to 50 firefighters helped battle the blaze.

School Board Approves New By-Laws

The South Shore Regional School Board has approved new by-laws before this fall's election. Board member Judith Sullivan-Corney and the regional education officer started working on the information back in January. The new by-laws define roles and responsibilities of the superintendent and members, meeting procedures, and accountability. Sullivan-Corney says the by-laws will provide structure to the newly elected board.



The by-laws will now be forwarded to the Minister of Education for final approval. To view the new by-laws, go to http://ssrsb.ca/ .

Feds, Province Invest In Nova Scotia Music Week

The federal and provincial governments are teaming up to help showcase local musicians. Member of Parliament, Gerald Keddy, announced $246,000 from the federal government to purchase equipment and make infrastructure improvements at Queens Place Emera Centre for Nova Scotia Music Week. Improvements to the facility include a new ice covering system, upgrades to storage capacity, and additional seating. Keddy says an additional $40,000 will spent to help Music Nova Scotia develop export opportunities during Nova Scotia Music Week.
The money will be used to give musicians access to influential music buyers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Meanwhile, the province announced $38,400 in funding to also bring in international music buyers from the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada to hear live performances from local acts. Nova Scotia Music Week 2012 will be held at the Queens Place Emera Centre from November 8-11. More details on the event can be found at http://nsmw.ca/ .

RCMP Advise Drivers To Slowdown As School Begins

South Shore schools open for classes on Thursday. The first day of school in September after summer vacation is considered one of the busiest days of the year. For motorists, they have to be extra cautious. The RCMP's media liason officer, Sgt. Brigdit Leger, says one of the biggest changes this year for motorists is in school zones.



However, Leger says drivers have to be careful everywhere and expect the unexpected.



Leger says motorists need to slow down not only in school zones but everywhere else too where kids are seen along streets and on sidewalks.

North Queens Roof Replacement On Schedule

The roof replacement at the North Queens Community School is nearly complete. The project started earlier this summer and is expected to be ready by October 15. Director of Operations, Steve Prest, says the work needed to be done sooner rather than later.


Prest says there have been no complications with the project, and its proceeding on schedule. The replacement cost about $300,000.

Local Video Promotes Prostate Cancer Awareness

September is Men’s Cancer Awareness month and a local survivor has developed a new video to encourage kids to speak to their parents about the disease. 'Dad: We Need to Talk' focuses on the need for men to get checked for prostate cancer. Dan Hennessey came up with the idea for the video. He hopes it will drive awareness to prostate cancer and convince men to see their doctor.



You can watch the video by going to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KVyNFt--Mg&feature=youtu.be .

Labour Leader Calls For Training Fund

Nova Scotia needs a provincial training fund. That comment from the president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour. In a CKBW and Hank-FM News interview, Rick Clarke says workers who've been laid off, such as the hundreds at the closed Bowater-Mersey paper mill in Brooklyn, would directly benefit from training for new professions.


On this Labour Day, Clarke is also calling for the federal government to haul-back on its plan to change EI rules as they would apply to seasonal workers. He says it would be a disaster for the labour market.

UPDATED: LaHave Street Fire Deemed Suspicious

An early morning fire on LaHave Street in Bridgewater has been deemed suspicious. Investigators believe the fire was deliberately set in the basement of the two-story home. The blaze was reported by a witness who saw the flames from the street around 5AM. Nearly 80 firefighters helped battle the fire and were able to keep it from spreading to neighbouring homes. A family of three had been living in the basement but they were out of town. The upstairs portion of the house was available for rent and recently had tenants. Fire officials remained at the scene well into the afternoon. Bridgewater police are asking anyone with information to contact their detachment or Crime Stoppers.

Yarmouth RCMP Search For Missing Swimmer

RCMP in Yarmouth say a large scale search team has been organized to try and find a missing swimmer. Police say they responded to a 911 call on Saturday that indicated a 52-year-old man had experienced distress while swimming in Great Barron Lake at Owl Head Island. Police and firefighters began a search of the area around 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. An RCMP helicopter also took part in the search of the water and shoreline. Yarmouth County Ground Search and Rescue has returned to the area today and will be joined by RCMP divers. Police say the missing man is from Quinan.

UPDATED: No Injuries After LaHave Street Fire

Close to 80 firefighters were called to battle an early morning fire in a residential area of Bridgewater. The fire was reported shortly before 5 o'clock this morning at a home on LaHave Street just across from the Superstore. Fire Chief Wayne Thorburne says crews were able to contain the fire quickly and keep it from spreading to neighbouring homes in the area. He says an investigation into its cause will take place.




Thorbune says a family of three lived in the basement of the home but they were away when the fire broke loose. The scene is covered in yellow tape and more information on the nature of the investigation is expected to be released in the near future.

Investigation Underway Into LaHave Street Fire

An investigation has been launched into an early morning fire in a residential area of Bridgewater. The fire caused significant damage to a home on LaHave Street just across from the Superstore. Fire crews were called to the scene shortly before 5 o'clock and were able to contain the blaze before it could spread to neighbouring homes in the area. It's not known what caused the fire or if anybody was living in the two-story home. The scene is covered with yellow tape as investigators continue their work.