Seniors Warned About Alarm Company

The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning to South Shore seniors who may have purchased a medical alert system from a Halifax-based company. The bureau's communications director, Jill Atkinson says "JTF Alarms" seems to have disappeared into thin air and that has set the alarm-bells ringing.



The Better Business Bureau warns seniors and their families to be wary of any company going door to door using high-pressure sales techniques. Its says: 1. Be wary of any company going door-to-door selling these types of systems. 2. Claims that your name was given to them by another senior, friend or family member. 3. Handwritten contracts with no terms and conditions on them. 4. No written information on who the monitoring company is. 5. High-pressure sales techniques. 6. Willing to change the price of the system or provide a “deal” if money is paid upfront in full. If you have any questions, check with the bureau for information.

South Shore Cook Reflects On Big Contest Win

One of the South Shore's best-known cooks has taken her winning of the Food Network's "Recipes to Riches" top prize to the next level. Eighty-two year old Glo McNeil of Lunenburg picked up a quarter-million dollar prize for her Lucious Lemon Pudding. The tasty delight is now featured in all Lowlaw stores, such Atlantic Superstore. Prior to winning, she and her husband were worried about their financial freedom.



Glo has a new recipe book thats hitting store shelves. "Cooking With Glo" is a compilation of her favourite recipes.

Busted Water Line Halts Production At High Liner

High Liner Foods was forced to halt production earlier today because the main water line to the plant unexpectedly busted. The Lunenburg-based company will begin repair work on the broken water line later this afternoon. The company's vice president of operations, Lee Obritch says they will temporarily suspend operations at noon. He says that means the night crew won't have to come into work this evening.



Obritch is hopeful the company will resume normal operations on Tuesday morning.

New Bridge Project In Yarmouth County

The province has awarded a $13.5 million dollar contract to build a new bridge to Surettes Island in Yarmouth County. The contract to build the two-lane, 189-metre bridge was awarded to Dexter Construction. It will replace the one-lane bridge on Route 308 to Surettes Island and mean less traffic delays during repairs as one lane can be left open. Work on the new Surettes Island Bridge is expected to begin in the near future. The construction company is still working out scheduling details.

Spts-New Germany Hosting Regional Soccer Tournament Today

The New Germany Rural High junior girls soccer team will host the Regional tournament today which was re-scheduled from last week. The girls will host Maple Grove at 11:00 while Clare plays Hants West at LaHave Street at the same time. The consolation game and championship game will be played at the NGRHS field at 1:00 and 2:30.

Spts-Jr. Hockey Challenge Gets Underway Today In Yarmouth

Play will be getting underway later today at the 2012 "World Junior 'A' Hockey Challenge". Nick Yorston is in Yarmouth with more.

Mounties Probe Fatal Crash In Barrington

Mounties are investing the cause of a fatal crash in Barrington over the weekend. A 20 year-old was killed in a single vehicle collision on Saturday night on Oak Park Road. Meanwhile, a 17 year-old had to be removed from the vehicle using the jaws of life. The teenager was taken to the Yarmouth Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A traffic analyst was called in to try and figure out what happened.

Bridgewater: New Look Council Swear-In Tonight

It's a fresh start for town council in Bridgewater. Mayor-elect David Walker will be sworn into office during a special ceremony this evening at council chambers. Walker was successful in his first run at the mayor's chair on October 20th when he held on for a tight election night victory over Gary MacNeil. Walker is a veteran politician but many of his soon-to-be colleuges are fresh to the political scene. Jennifer MacDonald, Andrew Tanner, Michael Graves, Sandra Mailman and Wayne Thorbune are all rookie councillors. Bill McInnis was the only incumbent to secure a seat at the council table following last month's election. The new council will get right down to business when they select a new deputy mayor. The process is done by secret ballot.

Lunenburg: New Era Begins When Bailey Takes Oath

It will be a historic night in Lunenburg when the first female mayor of the town will take her oath and is officially be sworn into office. Mayor-elect Rachel Bailey will take over the job from Laurence Mawhinney - a position he has held for the past 33 years. Bailey is a life-long residents of the town and secured a solid victory over challenger Ron Stockton in municipal elections last month. Meanwhile, three new councillors will also be sworn in at the ceremony, they include Tom Barclay, Tyler Hayden and Peter Mosher. They will join veteran politicians Peter Zwicker, Danny Croft, John McGee around the council table.

VIDEO: Murray Inducted Into NS Sport Hall Of Fame

Glen Murray can now call himself a hall of famer. The Bridgewater native and former NHL star was inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame Saturday night. The 40-year-old accepted a plaque and hall of fame pin by former Montreal Canadien and Dallas Star forward Mike McPhee and former public address announcer for the Halifax Mooseheads and renowned sports media personality Pat Connolly. Murray enjoyed 16 NHL seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins and L.A. Kings, tallying 651 points in 1,009 career games. Watch Glen's induction ceremony in the video below.

Div 3: New Germany Girls Soccer Team Wins Title

Another provincial banner will hang from the rafters at New Germany Rural High School. The senior girls soccer club claimed the championship over the weekend in Cape Breton. New Germany won the final game by a score of 3-1 on Saturday.

Barrington: Mounties Investigate Fatal Crash

A 20 year old man has died after a single vehicle collision in Shelburne County. RCMP say the crash occurred just after 5 o'clock on Saturday evening in Barrington. In a release, police say they called in a traffic reconstructionist to help determine what caused the crash. A 17 year-old passenger was removed from the vehicle using the jaws of life. The teenager was taken to Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Mounties describe those injuries as non-life threatening.

Div 3: Soccer Title For Forest Heights Boys Team

It's a provincial championship for the Division 3 boys soccer team playing out of Forest Heights. The local squad defeated Hants North 3-2 in the Championship game on Saturday at the Chester Area Middle School field. Mitchell Walker, Ben Garland and Cole Mulrooney scored for Forest Heights. Meanwhile, Bridgetown defeated Annapolis in the bronze medal game, final score was 2-0.

Local Squads Advance To Provincial Soccer Finals

A pair of local soccer teams are one step away from winning provincial titles. Forest Heights and Park View have reached the finals in their respective divisions. The Park View Panther boys earned a spot in the division-one provincial final after defeating River View 3-1 in Friday's semi-final. They will face Halifax West in today's championship game at noon at Park View. Elsewhere, Forest Heights boys secured a spot in the division-three final thanks to a 2-0 victory over Annapolis West. Mitchell Walker and Spencer Adams got the goals while Morgan Keillor posted the shutout. Forest Heights battles Hants North for the division-three provincial crown at noon today at Chester Area Middle School.

Czechs Earn Pre-Tournament Win Over Lumberjacks

The Czech Republic's National Junior 'A' squad rolled over the CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks 9-2 Friday night in front of a sold out crowd at Queens Place in Liverpool. Jeremy Butterworth and Brandon Leonardo scored for the Jacks while Billy Clarke and Jordan Lee shared the loss between the pipes. Head Coach Terry Rhindress says they did their best against the talented Czech Republic team.



The Lumberjacks will enjoy some time off before travelling to Pictou next Thursday to play the Weeks Crushers. Meanwhile, the Czechs kick off the World Junior 'A' Challenge in Yarmouth on Monday when they take on Russia in the tournament opener.

New Main Lodge Preparing For First Guests

The countdown to White Point's Main Lodge accepting its first official guests is down to single digits. Crews from Nova Scotia Music Week will start arriving at the popular Queens resort next week. The marketing and product development manager at White Point, Donna Hatt, says electricity, heat, a bar, and dining area are among the services ready for the guests. However, she says a few things won't be ready like the swimming pool. Hatt says she still expects people to be lively with music and entertainment during the week. She says its been an overwhelming project to be a part of.



Nova Scotia Music Week goes from November 8-11 in Liverpool. She believes an official opening of the Main Lodge will be held sometime in December.

'Rovers Quay' Project Delayed

A proposed project planned for the Liverpool waterfront has been delayed. There was hope construction on 'Rovers Quay' would start this fall but isn't expected now until next spring. Two of the four partners involved have decided to pull out of the project. The remaining partners, Stew Horton and Barry Tomalin are still interested in moving forward. The initial plan was to develop the project at Shipyard Point with 18 rental units targeting both current Queens County residents and those who choose to live in Liverpool for lifestyle reasons. Horton says they have received community support for the project. For more details on 'Rovers Quay', go to http://roversquay.ca/ .

Lunenburg: ER Closure Planned This Weekend

There will be a gap in emergency services at Fishermen's Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg this weekend. The emergency department will be closed between 2:30PM on Saturday afternoon until 7:30AM on Sunday morning. A hospital spokesperson says the closure is due to a lack of physician coverage. Residents requiring emergency services are asked to go to the South Shore Regional Hospital or dial 9-1-1.

Search Over For Missing "Bounty" Captain

Robin Walbridge

The U-S Coast Guard has ended its search for the captain of the Lunenburg-built "HMS Bounty" that sank off the North Carolina coast during hurricane Sandy. Crews spent 90 hours searching for 63-year-old Robin Walbridge, using ships, helicopters and large planes before suspending efforts late yesterday. The Bounty was originally built at the former Smith and Rhuland Shipyard in Lunenburg in 1960 for the 1962 movie "Mutiny on the Bounty'' starring Marlon Brando and was featured in other movies. Crew on the three-masted tall ship, which sank before dawn Monday, abandoned the vessel and 14 were rescued but one woman died.

Here We Go Again! Gas Prices Are On the Rise!

It was bound to happen!  After a week or more of lower gasoline prices, the province's utility and review board has raised the price overnight for regular self-serve by 5 cents a litre. Its selling today at South Shore pumps for $1.25.9 a litre. Diesel is also up in price. A diesel is priced today at $1.35.5 a litre.Thats a cent more than yesterday's price.
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World oil prices are falling amid subdued demand for crude after hurricane Sandy. Benchmark crude for December delivery fell 28 cents midday in Asia to $86.81 U-S a barrel. Despite ongoing disruptions at refineries and supply terminals in the U-S northeast, analysts say the U-S still has sufficient supplies and that demand for crude oil would be lower than anticipated for a few weeks.

Lumberjacks Prepare To Cancel Czechs

The co-captain of the CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks says people should be prepared for an entertaining game tonight against the Czech Republic. The two teams square off in an exhibition game at Liverpool's Queens Place. The game is meant to act as preparation for the Czech Republic's involvement in the upcoming World Junior 'A' Challenge in Yarmouth. Michael Crawley says the local club isn't taking the game lightly.



The game is sold out and fans are asked to wear red to support both squads. Puck drop is at 7pm.

Murray 'Honoured' By NS Sport Hall Of Fame Nod

Bridgewater's Glen Murray will get his nod into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame this weekend. Murray, who celebrated his 40th birthday Thursday, played 16 seasons in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins and L.A. Kings, totalling 651 career points in 1,009 games. He says some of his more memorable moments include his first NHL game, winning gold with team Canada at the World Championships and playoff series' between the Bruins and Montreal Canadiens. Murray says making it into the local Hall of Fame means a lot to him.



Murray says he was fortunate to have a 16-year career in the NHL, and feels everything he has in his life he owes to the game of hockey. Also being inducted are Olympic-medal winning paddler Steve Giles and Vince Horsman, a former major league pitcher. The induction ceremony goes tomorrow night in Halifax.

Hantsport Paper Mill To Close Next Month

It's another blow to the sturggling pulp and paper industry in Nova Scotia. The mill in Hantsport will close next month throw 135 workers out of a job, saying it is succumbing to the same competitive pressures that plague most plants in the industry. A letter to employees posted on the website of Minas Basin Pulp and Power Company says it hoped a restructuring of operations last year and changes to pricing would make the Hantsport plant sustainable. But the company says challenges in the marketplace, competition from plants using newer and more efficient technology, and rising operational costs are too difficult to overcome. It says 135 people will lose their jobs, though upwards of 40 employees will be moved to other companies within Scotia Investments, an investment holding company. The news comes a little more than a month after the former NewPage Port Hawkesbury paper mill in Point Tupper resumed operations after a year-long closure.

Tories Will Nominate Pickings In Lunenburg Riding

 The Tories are set to nominate an native of Upper LaHave in the riding of Lunenburg. Progressive Conservatives will officially select Brian Pickings as the party's candidate for the South Shore riding at an event Friday night. Pickings owns and operates his own carpentry business. He began his small business in 2008 after spending several years working out West. Leader Jamie Baillie will join Pickings at the nomination meeting at the Lunenburg Legion. It starts at 7 o'clock.

Helmet's Now Mandatory For Ski'ers/Snowboarders

Helmets are now mandatory for downhill ski'ers and snowboarders in Nova Scotia. The new law comes into effect today and carries a stiff fine for those caught not wearing the protective head-gear. The all-ages mandatory snow sport helmet law states that only A-S-T-M, Snell, C-S-A or C-E-N approved helmets can be worn. People age 16 or older are responsible for wearing an approved helmet, parents are responsible for those younger than 16.  Those caught without a helmet can face a minimum fine of 250-dollars.

Clocks Fall Back One Hour This Weekend

We've sprung forward, now it's time to fall back. Local residents are reminded to turn their clocks back this weekend. Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend so it's time to set your clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday or before going to bed Saturday night. Residents are also encouraged to change the batteries in smoke detectors and check the charge in fire extinguishers.

Search Continues For "Bounty" Captain

The search for the captain of HMS Bounty that sank off the U.S. coast earlier this week during Hurricane Sandy is in its fourth day. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class David Weydert says a cutter and a C-130 aircraft are still looking for 63-year-old Robin Walbridge. HMS Bounty went down Monday morning after it began taking on water off North Carolina. The crew abandoned ship in two lifeboats, and the Coast Guard rescued 14 crew members. However, 42 year-old Claudene Christian died. The ship was built in Lunenburg in 1960 for the 1962 movie, "Mutiny on the Bounty'' and was featured in several other films including "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", starring Johnny Depp and "Treasure Island".

Caledonia Man Sentenced For His Part in Lunenburg Academy B&E

 The last of 3 men has been sentenced for breaking into Lunenburg Academy almost 2 years ago and stealing thousands of dollars worth of electronics. 21 year old Nicholas Clifford Feener of Caledonia was in Bridgewater court yesterday and was handed a 15 month conditional sentence and placed on house arrest. Two of his friends, Michael Dean Savory and Christopher Terrence O'Toole were earlier convicted in the case. Savory was sentenced to 9 months conditional and 4 months house arrest. O'Toole received a 1 year conditional sentence and 4 months house arrest.

Local Food Bank Rebounding From Desperate Times

The grass is getting a little greener for a local food bank. The Bridgewater Interchurch food bank was in a desperate situation over a month ago, fearing they would be forced to close by March because of increased demand. However, coordinator Gloria Hubley says things are looking up.



Hubley says the change is a result of more community support and fewer clients accessing the food bank. She hopes people will continue to donate to prepare them for the Christmas season.

Black-Legged Ticks Found In Queens County

Black-legged ticks and the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease have been found in Queens County, at Mersey Point. South Shore Health's medical officer, Dr. Linda Earle, says the public helped in confirming earlier suspicions.



Preventing exposure to blacklegged ticks is a part of enjoying nature safely in Nova Scotia. Although there are now six established areas of increased risk within Nova Scotia (Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne, Yarmouth, Halifax and Pictou Counties), ticks have been found throughout the province due to their travels on migrating birds. Lyme disease can occur from exposure to adult ticks, which are active in the fall and spring months, however the greatest risk of infection occurs from bites of young ticks.  Nymphs are most active during the summer months (May to September) and represent a great risk because of their very small size compared to adult ticks. Tick activity is slowing down with the cooler weather and the first snowfall should kill them off. Dr. Earle says though you should still be vigilant with tick checks after being outside in wooded or bushy areas. The pests need to be attached to the skin for at least 24 hours in order to transmit Lyme disease.

South Shore: Flu Vaccine Clinics Still Available

South Shore Health is offering free vaccination clinics across the region. People at high risk of complications due to the flu are those 65 and older, young children, pregnant women and anyone with chronic medical conditions. The health authority is encouraging anyone who falls under those categories to get a flu shot and lower their risk.

A complete list of South Shore clinics is listed below: Remember to bring your health card

November 5th and 26th: Bridgewater from 2:00 pm-7:00 pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church

November 6th: New Ross from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at New Ross Family Resource Center

November 6th, 8th: Caledonia from 1:00pm-4:00pm at North Queens Health Center

November 19th: Liverpool beginning at 2:00pm at Liverpool Family Resource Center. By appointment only. Call 354-1305

November 22nd: Lunenburg from 3:00pm-7:00pm at United Church Hall

December 6th: Caledonia from 1:00pm-4:00pm at North Queens Health Center

Sold Out Gala Dinner For Retiring Lunenburg Mayor

A gala dinner and celebration in honour of Lunenburg's outgoing mayor is completely sold out. The testimonial dinner for Laurence Mawhinney will held this Friday night at the Lunenburg and District Fire Hall. Director of Parks and Rec in Lunenburg, Robin Scott says it was an idea thought up by the current council and staff. Senator Wilfred Moore will serve as master of ceremonies for the event and a variety of guest speakers will recount their memories of the mayor during his 33-year career in office. Mahone Bay mayor Joe Feeney, Chester warden Allen Webber and Captain Dan Moreland will each offer remarks. More than 155 tickets have been sold for the dinner.

Police Issue Halloween Message - Safety Is Key

Police are urging drivers to be extra cautious today as children hit the streets to trick-or-treat. RCMP have issued a safety advisory outlining Halloween safety tips for motorists, kids and parents. Police will have additional patrols out today looking for any suspicious activity or vandalism. There is a curfew in effect in the Village of Chester, trick-or-treating is not permitted past 8 o'clock within the core of the village. Police recommend kids dress in brightly coloured costumes, carry a flashlight, trick-or-treat with others, don't enter a stranger's home or car and check candy before eating it.

Crosswalk Collision Nets Minor Injuries

A Yarmouth man is lucky he wasn't hurt more than he was. He suffered bumps and bruises when he was struck by a car in Bridgewater. Bridgewater Police say the 21-year-old was using a crosswalk on King Street when he was hit. A 75-year-old woman from Lunenburg was the driver. The victim was conscious and received medical attention from EHS. No charges have been laid but police are still investigating.

UPDATE (12:30PM): South Shore Power Outage(s)

Power is now restored in the area from Liverpool to Camperdown. About 4-thousand homes and businesses lost power for an hour or so around 6 o'clock this morning. NSP says the problem was caused by a power transmission line interuption.
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The power is still off  for several hundred people in Yarmouth and Pubnico. NSP hopes to have power restored by 2 o'clock this afternoon.
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Here is NSP's list of areas affected:

Pubnico

Tusket, Tusket Falls, Raynarton, South & North Belleville, Springhaven, East Canaan, Quinan, along Hwy #308 to Maple Lodge, Kedgeshook Lane, Hubbards Pt, Amirault's Hill, Morris Island, Surette's Island and surrounding areas

Mustangs Fall To Titans

The Halifax Titans scored four unanswered goals to defeat the South Shore Mustangs 4-1 last night in Bridgewater. Riley Donaldson scored the lone goal for the Mustangs while Cole Skinner stopped 29 shots in the loss. Head Coach Grant Johnston says they struggled to find the back of the net.


Roughly 300 people showed up for the 'Pink in the Rink' game, to help raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. It's the third loss in a row for the Mustangs, who are back on the ice this weekend in PEI for a pair of inter-league games against Charlottetown and Cornwall.

UPDATE: Wind & Rain All That Remains Of "Sandy"

It's been a relatively quiet night weather wise for much of the South Shore. According to Nova Scotia Power's outage map and their twitter feed, there are no power outages to report as of 10 o'clock on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Nova Scotia's Emergency Management Organization is also reporting a quiet night thus far in relation to tropical storm "Sandy". Residents in Cape Sable Island, Yarmouth and Lockeport told CKBW/HANK FM via our Facebook page that thundershowers had passed through the area but they didn't lose their power. Others living in Chelsea, Bridgewater, Liverpool, Shelburne told us their power flickered but their lights are still on at their homes. The Tancook ferry services was halted due to high winds on Monday. No word on when the service will resume. Meanwhile, Bay Ferries Limited cancelled it's Digby-St. John trip earlier today. Passengers are being asked to call in advance to check on future runs for Wednesday and Thursday.

Math Change Makes Sense To New Board Member

A newly-elected member of the South Shore Regional School Board believes increasing time students spend on math is a good decision. The province's education minister has announced Grade 10 students will spend twice as much time sharpening their math skills when they go to a full-year course in 2013. Students will receive 220 hours to study math in the classroom, up from 110 hours currently offered under the semestered system. The changes also include a beefed-up math curriculum to include lessons on how to keep a budget and calculate interest. Jennifer Naugler says the changes make sense.



The new curriculum will be phased in over three years, starting in September with grades primary to three and grade 10.

Momentum Builds For Chester-Based Health Centre

Fundraising efforts are underway to bring a collaborative health care facility to Chester. "Our Health Centre" will be built near Shoreham Village and feature six doctor's offices, examining rooms and a blood donor clinic. Spokesperson Jim Pattillo says the health centre will be funded, built and maintained by the community.  He says the fundraising committee has set a goal to raise nearly six million dollars for the OHC over the next 15 months.



"Our Health Centre" will be a multi-use facility and provide primary health care to a population of 15,000 in Chester, Hubbards and Tancook Island. Pattillo is hopeful the doors to the health centre will be open in 2014.

One Crewmember Dead, Captain Missing In Bounty Tragedy

HMS Bounty Capt, Robin Walbridge

A search is underway for missing ship captain, Robin Walbridge, off the coast of North Carolina. A woman who was rescued in the Atlantic after abandoning the vessel in rough weather yesterday churned up by Hurricane Sandy has died. Ironically, crew member Claudeen Christian was a descendent of Fletcher Christian, the mastermind behind the real-life mutiny on the original Bounty in 1789. 14 other crew members were rescued from their lifeboats by the US Coast Guard. Meanwhile, a retired shipbuilder who worked on construction of HMS Bounty at the former Smith & Rhuland yard in Lunenburg in 1960 says the vessel's sinking and loss of two crew members is a great tragedy. 76 year-old Gerald Zwicker says he and other workers are saddened by the event.



The replica of the orginal HMS Bounty was built for the 1962 MGM movie "Mutiny On The Bounty". Historians estimate ... about 45 people worked on her construction on the Lunenburg waterfront. The Bounty became a regular visitor to Lunenburg over the years and stopped off for a weekend visit in early August.

South Shore: No Major Power Outages

No major power outages on the South Shore after last night's strong wind and rain. Scattered outages affected a few hundred residents in Chester, Yarmouth and Liverpool. The longest occurred in the Liverpool area and spanned just over three hours. Meanwhile, firefighters in Mahone Bay were able to contain a small fire on a power pole near the government wharf. Officials say a transformer caught fire around 10 o'clock last night but it was quickly contained. The brunt of Superstorm Sandy is expected to reach the region later this evening and bring upwards of 50 millimetres of rain to Shelburne, Queens and Yarmouth counties. Lesser amounts are expected for Lunenburg County.

Region Of Queens Swearing-In New Council

Newly-elected members for the Region of Queens will be sworn-in tonight. Christopher Clarke will replace John Leefe as the new mayor, after winning this month's election over David Dagley, Owen Hamlin and Mervin Hartlen. Other members being sworn-in include Brian Fralic for District 3, Susan MacLeod for District 4, Jack Fancy in District 5 and Raymond Fiske in District Six. Darlene Norman, Bruce Inglis and Peter Waterman round out the council. The ceremony gets underway this evening at 7:30 in the community room at Queens Place Emera Centre.

Charges Expected After Car Slams School Bus

Charges are expected after a car slammed into a school bus in Conqueral Bank. The collision occurred on Highway 331 shortly after 4 o'clock on Monday afternoon. In a release, Bridgewater Police say a car crossed the centre line and side-swipped the bus causing significant damage to both vehicles. The driver and passenger in the vehicle were taken to the South Shore Regional Hospital with various injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Mustangs Host 'Pink in the Rink'

The South Shore Mustangs will be sporting some pink when they hit the ice in Bridgewater Tuesday night. The local major midget hockey club is hosting 'pink in the rink' tomorrow evening in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. It's also minor hockey night; all players who wear their jersey get in free. The Mustangs will face Halifax, trying to snap a two game skid. Puck drop is 7:30 in Bridgewater.

DOT: Expect Ferry Service Disruptions

The department of transportation has issued a province-wide notice regarding ferry service. The department indicates provincial ferry services are expected to be impacted by Hurricane Sandy. In a release, DOT says the Tancook ferry has already been halted. Because of expected strong winds and severe marine conditions, people who use Nova Scotia's ferries are advised to monitor the province's emergency road condition phone service at 511 for possible service suspensions.

 

 

Nova Scotia Power Prepares For Sandy

Nova Scotia Power crews are on standby in the event of power outages related to Hurricane Sandy. Spokeswoman Neera Ritcey says the company is closely monitoring the weather system as it approaches the Maritimes. She says crews will be ready to act quickly in the event of power outages. Ritcey says strong winds are the biggest concern linked to the storm.



Environment Canada is forecasting strong winds later today and into Tuesday with gusts exceeding 70 km/h for much of the South Shore and Tri-County area. Ritcey is encouraging residents to report power outages as they occur. She says the company will provide updates on its web site and twitter feed.

Emergency Officials Bracing For Hurricane Sandy

Local emergency management officials are gearing up for remnants of Hurricane Sandy. The Category One storm is expected to sweep into Canada tonight with winds gusting to 100 kilometres an hour and driving rains or snow. Locally, the South Shore is getting plenty of wind and rain over the next few days. Emergency Management coordinator for the town and municipality of Shelburne and town of Lockeport, Don Bower, says residents should expect the worst but hope for the best.



Meanwhile, the most recent forecast is projecting 35-50mm of rain in Shelburne County and Yarmouth, with wind gusts up to 80km/h for tonight and Tuesday. Bower says people should have enough have food and water to last 72 hours. He says they will have a number of people in the area in case emergencies occur. Meanwhile, Yarmouth's EMO is watching the storm carefully and says people should be prepared for power outages.

Update: Famous Lunenburg-Built Vessel Sinks/2 Crew Missing

HMS Bounty

The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued 14 members of the crew forced to abandon the tall ship HMS Bounty caught in high seas created by Hurricane Sandy off the coast of North Carolina.
The Coast Guard is searching for two other crew members and has corrected the total number of crew to 16 from 17. The vessel itself has sunk. HMS Bounty was built in Lunenburg in 1960, before Bluenose Two, for use in the 1962 movie "Mutiny on the Bounty". It left Connecticut last week bound for Florida. The vessel was a frequent visitor to the port of Lunenburg over the years and Mayor Laurence Mawhinney says today's loss of the Bounty is a tragedy.



The crew had apparently been in constant contact with the National Hurricane Center before today's sinking and tried to go around the storm.

South Shore Residents Should Prepare for Sandy

A senior forecaster says Nova Scotian's should prepare for high winds and heavy rain as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The late season hurricane is expected to reach the Maritimes late on Monday. The Canadian Hurricane Centre's Bob Robichaud says Maritimer's in general should be prepared for the possibility of power outages and storm surges in coastal communities. He says residents of Yarmouth and Tri-County area can expect the storm to begin with high winds and rain. It is still not know what the overall impact of Sandy will be for the South Shore. However, Robichaud is warning residents to be prepared. Meanwhile, Nova Scotia Power says they will have crews on standby in case of outages but the company isn't doing anything out of the ordinary in advance of the storm. The Canadian Red Cross issued a statement on Sunday urging people to prepare by stocking up on supplies like food, water, batteries, flashlights and a first aid kit. Hurricane Sandy could down trees and power lines and cause flooding. It is suggested a person have  enough supplies to last in an emergency for at least 72 hours. 

South Shore: 30 Diamond Jubilee Medals Awarded

South Shore MP Gerald Keddy presented 30 residents of the region with Queens Diamond Jubilee Medals in a cermony on Saturday. The jubilee medal is a commemorative item created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada.






Recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal:

Note: All medal recipients listed below were nominated by their colleagues, friends or a family member(s).


Lunenburg County Medal Recipients:

• Collin Nickerson, Mahone Bay, NS;
•  Jim McCorry, Bridgewater, NS;
•  Ken George, Bridgewater, NS;
• Carol Nauss, Chester, NS;
• Dr. Alberta Pew Baker, Chester, NS;
• Dr. Heather MacKinnon, Chester, NS;
• Gerald (Wayne) Rock, Middle Cornwall, NS;
• Ron Seney, New Germany, NS;
• Gerald Davis, New Ross, NS;
• Verne Lunan, Upper LaHave, NS;
• Dan Hennessey, Newcombville, NS;
• Mervyn Joudrey, Blockhouse, NS;
• Peter Matthews, Lunenburg, NS;
• Garry Zwicker, Chester, NS;
• Franklyn Dauphinee, West Northfield, NS;
• John Sawler, Wileville, NS;
• Virginia Selig, Newcombville, NS.

 

Shelburne County Medal Recipients:

• Allen Brannen, Barrington, NS;
• John Brannen, Barrington, NS;
• Emily Rose, Barrington Passage, NS;
• Charles (Edgar) Holmes, Shelburne, NS;
• Everett Cromwell, Birchtown, NS;
• Pat Nickerson, Beaverdam, NS;
• Cyril Meagher, Lockeport, NS.

 

Queens County Medal Recipients:

• John Leefe, Liverpool, NS;
• Lawrence Truelove, Milton, NS;
• Vernon Oickle, Liverpool, NS.

 

Halifax Regional Municipality Medal Recipients:

• Dr. Oscar Wong, Glen Margaret, NS;
• Dr. Francis Bail, French Village, NS;
• Beth McGee, Seabright, NS.