Prepare For Possible Gas Price Hikes

This may be an indication that gasoline prices on the South Shore will rise tonight. The price of gas has increased overnight in New Brunswick. The province's Energy and Utilities Board has increased the price ceiling on regular self-serve gasoline to $1.28 per litre. That's a 2.6 cent increase from last week. Meanwhile, the maximum price for furnace oil in New Brunswick has been boosted by just under one cent per litre. Diesel prices are holding steady.

VIDEO: Naugler Elected As New School Board Chair

A fresh face will lead the South Shore Regional School Board into a new chapter. Jennifer Naugler was voted as the new chair of the local school board, after receiving more votes than Elliott Payzant and Elmer Garber. Naugler, a newly-elected board member representing District 4, says she's humbled by the recognition.



Meanwhile, Payzant will serve as vice-chair of the board. She says having him in that position will help her adapt to the new role.



Naugler says she expects a sharp learning curve but adds, she is prepared to commit the time.

Puck Drops On Local Hockey

The South Shore Mustangs begin play Thursday afternoon at the 32nd annual Monctonian 'AAA' Challenge. The local major midget club battles the Ottawa 67s in their opening match Thursday before facing off against St. John's Friday and Fredericton Saturday.For updates from Moncton, visit http://www.pointstreak.com/players/players-leagues.html?leagueid=530 . Elsewhere, the CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks meet their South Shore rivals Thursday night in Liverpool. The Jacks meet the Yarmouth Mariners at Queens Place. Game time is 7:30. And the puck drops on the 10th annual Glen Murray Invitational hockey tournament Thursday night in Bridgewater. Twelve teams are vying to be champion. Some of the teams in this year's event are the Barrington Barons, Yarmouth Vikings, Cole Harbour Cavaliers as well as tournament hosts Park View Panthers and Bridgewater Vikings. Games start at 4pm Thursday afternoon, starting with Park View against Barrington. To find scores and schedule, go to http://www.htosports.com/teams/default.asp?u=GLENMURRAY-BESTWESTERN&t=c&s=hockey&p=home .

MODL Seeking Clarity On School Zone Speed Limits

The Municipality of Lunenburg is looking for clarification on new speed limits in school zones. Staff with the municipality are writing a letter to the Department of Transportation to find out how long the limits are in effect. Mayor Don Downe says they want to make sure people understand.



The province dropped speed limits in school zones from 50 to 30 km/h at the start of September. Downe hopes to hear back from the province before the new year.

Queens: Funding For Curling Rink/County Fair

There will be three significant funding announcements on Thursday in Queens County. South Shore-St. Margaret's MP Gerald Keddy will announce new money for the Liverpool Curling Club, Queens County Fairgrounds and the Queens County Museum. The money will be provided through ACOA and  Heritage Canada. It's expected to help with various renovations and upgrades at all three venues. The long standing curling rink on Gorham Street was re-built in 1965 and is in need of a new refrigeration system. The old system broke down last year and left local curlers without a place to play for the season. Meanwhile, the fairgrounds in Caledonia will receive funding to support upgrades around the the popular exhibition grounds in North Queens. The third announcement will help with an expansion project at the Queens County Museum.

Lunenburg: Croft Selected As Deputy Mayor

A veteran councillor in Lunenburg has been selected as the town's new deputy mayor. Danny Croft has nearly 14 years of experience in municipal politics and is the most seasoned politician among the six councillors in the town. Mayor Rachel Bailey called it a good choice.





Croft received the full support of council during a meeting Tuesday night. He takes over the role previously held by councillor John McGee.

PC's Lay Out Economic Vision

It sounds somewhat like an election campaign but the next provincial election likely won't happen until at least the spring. However, the province's PC leader is trying to distance his party from the NDP and Liberals when it comes to economic issues. Jamie Baillie says he'd balance the budget, cut the HST to 13 percent, freeze power rates and kill what he calls labour dis-incentives, like contract arbitration.




Baillie says the other parties would do very little to ease the economic well-being of residents of the South Shore and elsewhere in the province. He says handouts, bailouts and give-away's to create jobs haven't worked and need to be abandoned. (There will be a debate in the legislature this afternoon on the state of the economy and how to grow it.)

Phase 3 Inflow Reduction Over Budget "By a Bit"

The third phase of Bridgewater's inflow reduction project is winding down. Town Engineer Phil Corkum expected paving to be finished on Dominion Street by the end of the week, with the project wrapping up by the end of the month. The work was done to improve underground piping that carries water runoff and sewage. Work on the project started in June before Corkum began working for the town in early September. He says the project is over-budget "by a bit", but couldn't get into specifics.



Mayor David Walker says a report will be issued listing all capital projects approved in the budget and what has been spent so far. He hopes that will shed some light on how to move forward.



Financial details are expected to be given at Bridgewater council's next meeting on November 26.

Confinement Case Adjourned Until December

A Queens County man charged with forcible confinement and sexual assault against a 16 year-old boy has had his case adjourned until next month. David James Leblanc made a brief court appearance this morning in Bridgewater. The 47 year-old is facing seven charges in total in relation to an incident in Upper Chelsea. Leblanc was wheeled into the courtroom with the help of two sheriffs. Defence lawyer Mike Taylor says his client recently had surgery on his feet after suffering frostbite while on the run from police in northern Ontario. The RCMP launched an investigation after a teenager landed at a woman's doorstep claiming he had be held captive for about one week. The case will resume on December 19th. Taylor says he hopes to set dates for a preliminary inquiry.

School Board Holding Annual General Meeting

The newly-elected South Shore Regional School Board will be sworn-in Wednesday night during the annual general meeting. Six elected officials along with the Mikmaq and African Nova Scotian representatives will replace the one-member board that has served the region for the last year. Members will review the previous year's work and elect a new chair and vice-chair of the board. Communications Manager Trish Smith says anyone can run for those positions and will be voted on by the members. The meeting is open to the public and will be held Wednesday night at 7pm at the board office.

Conquerall Bank Church Seeking Heritage Property De-Registration

It could the beginning of the end for a Conquerall Bank church as a heritage property. Municipal council has approved a motion to hold a public hearing to consider de-registering the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Members received a letter from the property's owner saying the church is no longer being used as a house of worship on a regular basis and the building is in need of repairs. Mayor Don Downe says the costs have become too much to bear for the church.



The building was built in 1863 and is the oldest church structure in Conquerall Bank. There are currently 14 heritage properties in the municipality of Lunenburg. A public hearing has been scheduled for early January.

Milton Fire Sends Man To Hospital

 A Queens county man is recovering in hospital following a house fire in Milton. The fire broke out over the noon hour on Morely Street. RCMP Sergeant Jeff Wells says the man had escaped the home when members arrived at the scene.



Wells says the home sustained significant smoke and water damage as a result of the fire. No word on the cause.

Highway 103 Crash Victim Identified

RCMP have released the victim's name that was killed in a motor vehicle collision on Highway 103 yesterday afternoon. Seventy-year-old Alan Wayne McTavish of Bridgewater died when the vehicle he was driving collided with a transport truck between exits 19 and 20A near Liverpool. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

New Life For Iconic Cox Warehouse In Shelburne

The iconic Cox Warehouse in Shelburne has been given new life. The historic building will undergo a major restoration following an investment to the tune of $229,000 through ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency). Upgrades to the 110-year-old building include a new roof, window replacement, modernizing the heating system, reshingling and structural repairs. Following its restoration, the Cox Warehouse will become the new home of the micro-brewery operated by the Dock Street Brewing Company. President of the Shelburne Historical Society, Louise Lindsay called it a huge opportunity for the community. She says her organization has spent 20 years looking for a suitable use for Cox Warehouse.

Federal Dollars To Help Shelburne Projects

The federal government will contribute more than $100,000  to four projects in Shelburne County. South Shore-St. Margarets MP Gerald Keddy was in Shelburne this morning to deliver the cheques. There was one for $10,250 for restoration work on the Sandy Point Lighthouse. Just over $11,000 will go toward improvements along historic Dock Street. A large investment of nearly $60,000 will help the Shelburne County Arena Association in making improvements to the Shelburne Arena. Another $26,530 will support the Municipality of the District of Shelburne to complete work on improving the washrooms, shower facilities, parking lot and floating docks at Welkum Park.

Location Set For Law Amendments Meeting In Shelburne

The province has announced details of where and when its law amendments committee will meet to talk about proposed changes to the electoral boundaries of the Shelburne district. The proposal, submitted earlier by the Electoral Boundaries Commission, has sparked a backlash among constituents. They suggest the proposal cuts the riding in half, even though there was no public consultation. The Dexter government says public meetings will be held at the Sandy Point Lighthouse Centre in Sandy Point on Thursday night and Friday morning. Those hoping to make a presentation are being urged to register in advance by calling the Nova Scotia legislative counsel in Halifax.

White Point's Main Lodge Officially Opens

The doors to White Point's new main lodge are officially open. A grand opening was held Monday after festivities died down from Nova Scotia Music Week. It was a year ago Monday when fire engulfed the previous main lodge, destroying the building. Owner Robert Risley says a new era has begun at White Point.



The new lodge is made up of many materials including White Point beachstone, rough timber, and iron in the interior and exterior of the building. Roughly 90% of staff have also returned to their jobs, which manager Danny Morton says is very special. He says there is still two-or-three weeks of work left to go on the main lodge before its complete. The lodge will only be open to the public during weekends this month before fully re-opening in December.

UPDATED: Bridgewater Man Killed In Highway Collision

A 70-year-old Bridgewater man was killed after a head-on collision between a car and five-tonne truck on highway 103. RCMP say the crash happened around 4pm Monday afternoon between exits 19 and 20A near Liverpool. Police say an eastbound car crossed the centre line and collided with the truck. Cpl. Scott MacRae says they closed that section of highway for roughly five-and-a-half hours so a traffic analyst could investigate the cause of the crash. He says it could be a lengthy investigation.



A LifeFlight helicopter was called-in but was cancelled after the man died in his vehicle. MacRae says the truck driver was shaken up but didn't suffer any injuries. Highway 103 re-opened between the Liverpool and White Point Road exits around 9:30pm Monday night.

Hwy 103 Re-Opens After Fatal Collision

Emergency officials have re-opened a section of Highway following a fatal two-vehicle crash near Liverpool. The crash occurred around 4 o'clock between Exits 19 and 20A. RCMP say an eastbound car crossed the centre line and slammed into a large truck. The male driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the big rig was not injured. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Tuesday: MP Keddy Visits Shelburne/Bridgewater

The MP for South Shore-St. Margaret's will make a trio of funding announcements for the region on Tuesday. Gerald Keddy will begin the day in Shelburne where he's expected to spread around some money to support heritage preservation and economic opportunity in Shelburne. He will also announce funds to upgrade recreational infrastructure in the area as well. Later in the day, Keddy will join Lunenburg West MLA Gary Ramey for an afternoon announcement in Bridgewater. It will be a joint announcement between Ottawa and the provincial government to support the Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship. The funding will be invested into a program aimed at helping those aged 55 to 64 re-enter the workforce or find new work. The details will be unveiled at HB Studio's Sports Complex.

New Traffic System Begins at PVEC In Bridgewater

A new traffic system at Park View Education Centre in Bridgewater will be implemented on Tuesday. The biggest change will see the entrance and exit lanes flipped so the buses can travel around the back of the school. The goal is to free up heavy traffic from the front area of the building. Meanwhile, vehicles parked around the side of the school will now be able to exit through a new road connecting to Panther Way. The school board's communications manager, Trish Smith says it's hoped the changes will improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.

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.

Liverpool Call Centre Hiring 100 New Employees

A call centre in Queens County is expanding and in the process of hiring 100 new employees. HGS Canada in Liverpool will be hiring new staff over the coming weeks as part of new and increased business from their major clients. The positions are all full-time and will be in the customer service area of the call centre. Site Director Julianne Croft says it's great news for the company, Liverpool and the surrounding area. HGS Canada is one of the largest employers in the area and has seen steady growth since it opened in 2006.

Talyor Elected New Warden In Shelburne County

The Municipality of Shelburne has a new warden. The new council elected Roger Taylor to the new post at their last meeting. Taylor represents District 7 in Shelburne County and is a retired RCMP officer. The new deputy warden is local businessman Norm Wallet. Meanwhile, the new council in Chester will select their new warden in a meeting on Thursday. District 4 councillor Allen Webber is the favourite to return to the warden's office. He's held the position for more than 18 years.

MODL Swearing-In: Zwicker Elected Deputy Mayor

The 44th council of the Municipality of Lunenburg was officially sworn into office on Tuesday. Mayor Don Downe will have a nice mix of veteran and first time councillors to work with over the next four years. During last months election, seven incumbent's were returned to their posts while five newcomers scored election night victories. District 2 councillor Don Zwicker was serve as the municipalities deputy mayor in a 7-6 vote over fellow councillor Eric Hustvedt.



The deputy mayor position is a one-year-term.

All-Party Committee To Visit Shelburne Next Week

The legislature's law amendments committee will be in Shelburne next Thursday and Friday to hear the town's concerns over proposed changes to provincial electoral boundaries. The dates for the committee's visit to Shelburne were set today and are subject to the committee finding an appropriate place to hold the meetings.  The controversial boundary bill passed second reading in the Nova Scotia legislature on Monday night.
   

Lop-Sided Victories At Jr. A Hockey Challenge!

The opening day of the 2012 World Junior 'A' Hockey Challenge saw a pair of lop-sided victories. Nick Yorston is in Yarmouth where the week-long competition is underway.

Boundary Bills Passes Second Reading

A controversial bill dealing with electoral boundary changes has passed second reading in the Nova Scotia legislature. NDP MLA's voted in favour of the bill late on Monday, which would make changes to four ridings set up 20 years ago to provide representation for black and French-speaking residents.
The Liberals and Tories both voted against the bill. Fisheries Minister and MLA for Shelburne Sterling Belliveau, who has opposed provisions that would split up his riding, says it was necessary for him to vote with the government in order to allow the legislature's law amendments committee to travel there to hear citizens concerns. Belliveau says he will vote against the bill on third reading unless changes are made that satisfy the people in his riding.  The law amendments committee will meet on Tuesday to set dates for public hearings in Shelburne. It's expected the all party committee will hit the road and head for Shelburne on Thursday and Friday.

Lunenburg: Packed House Welcomes New Council

A standing room only crowd gathered in Lunenburg on Monday night to welcome the town's new mayor and council. Mayor Rachel Bailey received a rousing and extended ovation after she was officially sworn-in to office during a special ceremony at the local fire hall. In her first mayoral address, Bailey underscored the importance of a team-first approach to governing and the need for balance when making decisions.




Bailey says the new council features a rich blend of seasoned veterans mixed with invigorated rookie players. Councillors Danny Croft, Peter Zwicker and John McGee bring a combined 23 years of experience to the council table. While Thom Barclay, Peter Mosher and Tyler Hayden are rookies on the political scene. The new council will gather for their first meeting next Tuesday night.

Bridgewater: McInnis Named Deputy Mayor

A veteran councillor in Bridgewater has been named the town's new deputy mayor. Bill McInnis received unanimous support to fill the role during a special meeting on Monday night at town hall. No election was required as he was the only councillor nominated for the one-year term.  Meanwhile, mayor David Walker and the new-look council were officially sworn in before the meeting. The first regular council session with the new group will be on November 13th.

Province Announces Support For Woodlot Owners

Struggling woodlot owners on the South Shore will have access to 500-thousand dollars in provincial money to help improve access to their property. Queens MLA Vicki Conrad says the support for woodlot owners is needed following the closure of the Bowater Mersey Paper mill. The funds will help build and upgrade access roads to move products and make silviculture work easier. The new money will be added to $1 million dollars already announced in July for Nova Scotia woodlot owners. The funding is being managed and distributed by the Forest Products Association of Nova Scotia.