Queens MLA Uncertain About Her Future

At least one South Shore member of the provincial legislature is uncertain about her future. Queens NDP MLA Vicki Conrad says family will weigh heavily on her decision whether to run in the next election. She says its going to be a tough decision because she also happens to like her job of representing the people of Queens County.


Conrad was first elected to the legislature in 2006 and was re-elected in 2009 and hopes to make-up her mind about running again within a few days.

Chester, Barrington Kick-Off Junior 'C' Playoffs

Two South Shore Junior 'C' hockey teams will begin their playoffs tonight. The first place Chester Clippers welcome the Fundy Phantoms to the Eleanor Pew Morris Arena at 7:15pm. Also, the Barrington Sea Star Ice Dogs and Clare Lions hook up for game one at the Barrington Municipal Arena. Game time is 8pm. Meanwhile, the South Shore Wild begin their playoffs on the road Saturday night against the Spryfield Silver and Black Attack.

Long-Time LaHave River Ferry Operator Dies

A Lunenburg county native who operated the LaHave Ferry for nearly 35 years has passed away. Brady E. Himmelman was captain of the ferry service from 1948 until 1982. The long-time native of LaHave was an avid golfer, community minded and loved helping others. Himmelman was honoured by the Nova Scotia government in 2010 when the new $3.5 million dollar ferry bearing his namesake was christened during a ceremony in July. Captain Himmelman is survived by his wife, Romona and four daughters.

Chester Delay's Zoning Request For Health Centre

Council in Chester has delayed making a decision on a rezoning request for "Our Health Centre". The collaborative care project would be constructed in Shoreham Village, however, the current bylaws do not permit such a facility in that area of Chester. The area needs to be zoned "Institutional" before construction on the project could begin. Warden Allen Webber says they need to look at tweaking the municipalities streetscape plan in order to make the change in their zoning bylaw.



Some of the loopholes centre around where the parking lot would be located in the overall design of the proposed facility. Webber says he doesn't see deferring a decision on the rezoning request as any type of stumbling block for the project.

South Shore Health: Take Caution Around Queens General Hospital

South Shore Health is asking people to use extreme caution when visiting Queens General Hospital. The health authority says a combination of snow, ice, mud and construction vehicle traffic has created messy and slippery conditions in the parking lot. Facility Planning Director, Margo Walsh-Leaman, says people need to be careful when they're on the property.



Traffic is also being temporarily re-routed at the hospital so an underground pipe can be installed. People are encouraged to follow the designated signs when visiting the hospital.

PC Leader Calls For Insulin Pump Program If Elected Premier

Those money-losing Tim Horton outlets in Halifax hospitals should be closed and the 1.4 million dollar subsidy they're receiving be re-directed to fund a provincial insulin pump program for diabetic children. Thats what the province's PC's are committed to doing if elected to power in the next provincial election. Leader Jamie Baillie says kids under 19 need the support to improve their lives.



Nova Scotia and PEI are the only provinces in Canada that do not provide funding for insulin pumps for diabetic children. Baillie says if he's elected premier, this province will be struck from that list. Canadian country music star George Canyon, who's from Pictou, joined Baillie this morning in announcing the proposed program. Canyon has been a Type 1 diabetic since he was 14 and says life would have been much easier in those earlier days if he had been outfitted with a pump.

Chester Council Supports Sea Cadets Program

Chester council will lend a helping hand in support of their local sea cadet program. Councillors voted unanimously to purchase $250 worth of tickets toward the Toronto Maple Leafs alumni game set to take place at the Chester Arena later this month. The tickets will then be given to the pro kids program in the municipality and distributed to deserving children. Deputy Warden Floyd Shatford says the donation is for a great cause.



The 351 Llewellyn Sea Cadets program is trying to raise money for a trip to Chester, England later this year. The Leafs alumni game is a part of a fundraiser for the cadets program and will be held on February 26.

Forest Heights: Construction On Skilled Trades Centre Begins In March

A future skilled trades centre at Forest Heights is nearing the start of construction. Director of Operations with the local school board, Steve Prest, says a tender was awarded to Rikjak Project Inc. of Lunenburg and S P Dumaresq Architect of Halifax. The two companies will be on-site starting their work on March 1st. Prest says construction is expected to last until the end of May.



The project cost is roughly $283,000. The construction of the skilled trades centre is considered the number one priority by the operations department. Roughly 300 students attend Forest Heights.

Boiler Issue Causes Smoke To Funnel From Bridgewater Elementary

An issue with one of the boilers caused large volumes of smoke to pour out of Bridgewater Elementary this evening. Crews with the Bridgewater Fire Department received the call shortly after 5pm of a possible chimney fire. But, members quickly realized a boiler wasn't firing correctly, causing smoke to funnel out of the school. Deputy Chief Andy Wentzell says they handled the situation quickly.



Wentzell says a technician solved the issue with the boiler. Roughly 20 firefighters were on the scene at the time. No one was injured.

Retired Principal's Child Porn Case Delayed Until March

The former principal of a Lunenburg area school will return to court next month after he was charged with possessing and accessing child pornography last summer. Brian David Jobb was charged in August after police searched a home in Lilydale. The 62 year-old did not appear in court today in Bridgewater but was represented by his lawyer. Jobb retired as principal of Lunenburg Academy in 2006. The matter has been set aside to March 6th.

Mooseheads GM Pleased With Brennan Bailey

The general manager of the Halifax Mooseheads says he's pleased with how Brennan Bailey is adjusting to his role with the club. The 19-year-old Lunenburg native was called up to the Mooseheads from Pictou County in the MHL at the trade deadline, but has yet to play a game. Cam Russell says the club has a lot of talent at the moment and Bailey is currently the 7th or 8th defenseman on the team's depth chart. However, Russell says Bailey is working hard and getting some quality practice.



Russell says Bailey could see some ice time before the playoffs if the Mooseheads clinch first place and rest some of their players. The herd face a tough test at home tonight when they host the second place Rimouski Oceanic at 7pm.

MODL: Council Against Lobster Fishery Quota

The Municipality of Lunenburg is saying no thanks to a quota system for the inshore lobster fishery. The decision was made after it was revealed that former Federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea proposed the idea in response to low prices and high supply in this year's lobster season. Currently, each boat operator has a certain amount of traps they can use during the season. A quota would limit the catch. Mayor Don Downe says council is against a quota.



Council has decided to write letters to the Fisheries Minister, local member of parliament Gerald Keddy, other MPs from Nova Scotia, MLAs and the UNSM opposing the matter. The letters will also show support for the fishery's current practices and conservation measures.

StormCentre: Heavy Snow, High Winds Expected This Weekend

Another winter storm system is expected to rock parts of Nova Scotia on the weekend. Environment Canada has issued a special weather advisory for Saturday. The weather agency says high winds and potential heavy snowfall is expected throughout the province. Meteorologists say it's too early for good estimates of snowfall amounts, but up to 40 centimetres of snow is possible in some areas. We'll know more of what kind of conditions to expect on the South Shore as we get closer to the weekend. Special weather bulletins have also been issued for New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

SPTS-Local Teams Clash On The Hardwood

The Shelburne Junior Boys Basketball team beat Lockeport 59 to 41 Tuesday night in a Tri-County game played in Shelburne. Cody Carter led the Green Wave (Lockeport) with 12 points. Brendan Balcom had 24 points and Skye Buchanan had 14 in leading Shelburne. The final league game of the season will be played Thursday night at 6 with Shelburne hosting Drumlin.

Birdsall Running Again In Lunenburg

The MLA for Lunenburg says you can count her in as a candidate in the next provincial election. New Democrat Pam Birdsall says a highlight of her past three and a half years as an MLA is the passing of her private members bill dealing with death certificates. Nurse practitioners are now able to sign one if a doctor isn't available. Birdsall tells CKBW/HANK FM News she wants a second term to pursue more projects for her constituents. Birdsall says besides, she loves the job.



Birdsall also says she's helped spearhead a move for better upkeep on many of the constituency's roads. Birdsall was first elected to the Nova Scotia legislature in 2009. She says she's like everyone else with no knowledge of when the premier may call the vote. However, she says she's ready to go.

SPTS-Local Hockey Teams Lose Games

A dominant performance by the Truro Bearcats Tuesday night in Bridgewater as they dumped the CIBC Wood Gundy Lumberjacks 8-3. The Cats broke the contest open with a four-goal third period including three in 77 seconds. Shawn Boudreau had two goals for the Jacks who were outshot 54-25. Bridgewater look to snap their seven game slide tomorrow in Liverpool when they host the Campbellton Tigers.
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Meanwhile, in Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League playoff action in Berwick, the Valley Wildcats topped the South Shore Mustangs 4-1. The Wildcats now hold a 2-0 lead in the best of seven quarter-final series. Game 3 goes Saturday at 5pm at the Bridgewater Arena.

Chronic Condition Support Group Starting In Bridgewater

A volunteer with South Shore Health is starting up a support group for people who have been or are affected by chronic health problems. The Chronic Condition Support Group is pegged as a place where people can open up and learn positive ways to cope with their condition. Facilitator Tom Burt says sometimes people need to reach out and communicate with others.



Burt says it will be an open forum led by those who attend, and could feature guest speakers from the health authority. The discussion is free to join and is for people suffering from any chronic condition including cancer, heart disease or diabetes. It will be held on the first Wednesday of each month. The group will have its first talk Wednesday evening at 7pm in the community room at the Bridgewater Superstore.

Two Lumber Trucks Collide Near New Germany

There were minor injuries after two big rigs collided on Highway 10 near New Germany this morning. RCMP in Lunenburg County says the collision occurred just before 9 o'clock. Both 18 wheelers were transporting some lumber at the time, but they didn't loose their cargo. Police say one of the two male drivers was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Mounties are investigating the cause of the crash.

Chester: Council To Discuss "Health Centre" Zoning Change

Chester council will host a pair of public hearings Wednesday to deal with two separate issues. The first public hearing surrounds the construction of a proposed radio telecommunications tower for the Western Shore Fire Department. The tower would be located on the department's property in Western Shore. The second meeting is to deal with a rezoning request for the proposed "Our Health Centre" project in Shoreham Village. The current zoning bylaws do not permit such a facility in that area of Chester. Organizers are in the midst of a major fundraising drive to raise $6 million for the project which would be home to six new doctors offices. The meetings will be held consecutively beginning at 7 O'clock at the municipal office in Chester.

Shelburne: 80-Unit Seniors Complex Moves Forward

Construction on an 80 unit seniors complex in Shelburne is set to begin in April. The $7 million project will be located in Sandy Point and feature two apartment buildings - home to 40 units in each building. The Seniors Independent Housing Initiative has been working to bring a seniors complex to the area for nearly three years. Chair Joan Bowers says there is a great need for seniors housing in the Shelburne area.



Bowers says the project is attracting a lot of interest and those who have committed to the units can expect to move into the complex by August or September. The project is being developed by Atlantic Baptist Senior Citizens Home Inc.

Federal Dollars For Hubbards Hooked Rug Museum

A Hubbards based charitable organization has been given federal funding to help commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. South Shore St. Margarets MP Gerald Keddy has announced nearly $10-thousand for the Hooked Rug Museum of North America Society. The museum's mandate is to mount displays of the history and evolution of hand-hooked rug hooking in North America, starting from its early development within the original boundaries of old Acadia. The money will help members present an exhibit of 12 hand-hooked rugs depicting the history of the War of 1812, with a focus of the experience of women on the East Coast during the conflict. A commemorative event will officially open the museum and its War of 1812 exhibit on June 15th.

SPTS-Local-Hurricanes Win Spud Hockey Tourney

The BMO Western Hurricanes played in the PEI Spud tournament this past weekend in Charlottetown and came away victorious. They have been crowned the bantam tournament champions. They went 6-0 during the tournament, outscoring their opponents by a combined score of 39 goals for and only 6 goals against. They beat the top team from PEI 6-0 and the top team in New Brunswick in the final championship game.

 

Lunenburg Restaurant Only Temporarily Closed: Owners

The owners of Trattoria Della Nonna say there doors will open again in due time. In an emailed statement to CKBW/Hank-FM News, Guenther and Susan Reibling say they are only temporarily closed because their operating partners are moving on. The email goes on to say that after being open for six years, absorbing substantial losses, dealing with the tripling of property taxes, and several minimum wage increases, they need to adjust opening times. The Reiblings confirm all employees have been put on employment insurance until February 7th, when their partners were hoping to re-open. The email states they have started searching for a new chef and hope to re-open later this spring. However, no firm date for re-opening was given.

School Board To Receive Study Committee Reports

The South Shore Regional School Board has called a special meeting tonight to formally receive reports from study committee's for the six school's under review. The committee's have held meetings over the last month to engage with the public about their concerns with their school under review. Board Chair Jennifer Naugler says there's plenty of work left once they receive the reports.



Once board members receive the reports, they will be available to read on the school board's website. Tonight's meeting gets underway at 7pm at the school board office in Bridgewater.

Chester Councillor Feels Tough Decision Awaits

A councillor in Chester says he's interested to see how much the municipality can invest into a proposed health centre project in Shoreham Village. Andre Veinotte believes there is a need for a collaborative health centre in the community and says the project could be a good thing for the area. However, Veinotte says he needs to take a hard look at the budget figures after the group behind "Our Health Centre" requested $1 million dollars for the project.



Our Health Centre would be home to six doctors offices along with a combination of other health related services. A local community group is trying to raise nearly $6 million to support the new health centre in Chester.

Bridgewater Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing Laptops

A 29-year-old man has a spring court appearance for allegedly stealing a number of laptops from the Bridgewater Mall. The Bridgewater Police Service says four laptops were stolen January 31. Constable Will Creamer says the man faces charges for theft under $5,000 and possession of stolen property. All of the computer equipment has since been recovered. The Bridgewater man is expected to appear in court in mid-May.

SPTS-Local Weekend Hockey Results

The South Shore Mustangs and Valley Wildcats will resume their Major Midget Hockey League playoff series tomorrow night (Tuesday) in the Valley. The Wildcats lead the best of seven set 1-0 after a 1-0 home win on Saturday. Game two, scheduled for yesterday, was postponed because of the storm, and will now go tomorrow night at 8 in Berwick. Games three and four are slated for this weekend in Bridgewater.
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The BMO Western Hurricanes are the 2013 Spud Hockey Tournament champs. The South Shore Triple "A" Bantam squad completed the Charlottetown event over the weekend with a perfect 4-0 record after knocking off St. John's 5-2 in the final.
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Boys high school hockey .... Parkview defeated Middleton 10-1. Fletch Selig, Fabian Sund, Liam Fullerton, and Wesley Demone all had 2 goals in the win. Jake Key was the winning goal tender.
Corey Sabean had the lone goal for Middleton.

MLA Peterson-Rafuse Re-Offering For Office

The NDP MLA for Chester-St. Margaret's says she will re-offer for the position when the next provincial election is called. Denise Peterson-Rafuse says it was an easy decision to make because she feels there's work left to be done for her constituents. She was first elected in 2009 and is responsible for two cabinet positions as the minister for community services and minister for seniors. Peterson-Rafuse says she still has the passion to do the job.



She points to work done by the province including buying back the Bowater land and designating the Old Stone Bridge as a heritage site as very rewarding experiences to be a part of. Peterson-Rafuse says she's like everyone else and guessing when the next provincial election will be called.

Bridgewater: Non-Urgent Health Care Clinic Ready To Open

A non-urgent health care clinic will open this afternoon at the regional hospital in Bridgewater. The clinic will tackle issues such as minor cuts, bumps, sore throats, sinus problems and prescription refills. It's being provided by South Shore Health to help ease the congestion in their emergency departments. Spokeswoman Theresa Hawkesworth says the clinic is the start of a solution.



The clinic will be open Mondays and Wednesdays this month from 3-9pm. It is located on the main floor of the hospital. People are required to make appointments during those days from 10am-noon by calling 527-5815.

SPTS-Lohnes Loses Belgium Matches

Whitney Lohnes lost a pair of matches at an international junior judo competition in Belgium over the weekend. The Bridgewater native fell to opponents from Germany and France in the 48-kilogram class.

Storm Centre: RCMP Ask Drivers To Prepare For Tricky Conditions

Nova Scotia RCMP are reminding motorists to take extra precaution on the roads and highways during winter storms. The forecast is calling for 20 centimetres of snow for Lunenburg, Queens and Shelburne counties today. With winter weather driving conditions expected, the RCMP say motorists should expect slippery conditions and remind drivers of the challenges those conditions can create for drivers of all types of vehicles traveling on the many road ways including the 100-series highways. 

To prevent incidents from occurring RCMP are reminding road users of the following:


· Monitor local weather reports for changing conditions before traveling;

· Please avoid any unnecessary travel. Listen for advisories or road condition updates;

· Ensure an emergency kit is prepared and in your vehicle;

· Ensure cell phones are charged and ready for use in the event of an emergency;

· Adjust your driving according to the conditions;

· Allow extra time to arrive at your destination;

· Maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and those in front of you; and

· Ensure other motorists can see you. Turn on your headlights.

South Shore: Snowfall Warnings Issued

South Shore residents should brace for another blast of winter weather that could bring up to 20 centimetres of snow on Sunday. Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for Lunenburg, Queens and Shelburne with 15 to 20 centimetres of snow expected by late Sunday evening. Meteorologist Ted Mclldoon says a small low pressure system will bring about five centimetres of snow on Sunday morning. He says snowfall warnings could extend into the Halifax and Cumberland areas. A snowfall warning has also been issued for Colchester county. In eastern parts of the prvince, snow is expected to change to rain and could change to freezing rain late in the day on Sunday.

Bridgewater: Skate Park Funding Goes To Budget Deliberations

The town of Bridgewater will wait to decide if they will further endorse a skateboard park near the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. Council has sent a funding request for a future skatepark to their budget deliberations. The group is asking for $25,000 each year for four years starting in 2013. Mayor David Walker says the town will try and figure out if they can help.



The town already provided $8,500 last year towards the construction design of the project. The group has also approached the Municipality of Lunenburg for the same four-year commitment of funding.

UPDATED: Crews Contain Broad Cove Fire

It's been a long day for several fire crews in Lunenburg county. Firefighters representing eight departments spent most of today battling a house fire in Broad Cove. The blaze began shortly after seven o'clock this morning in a vacant home. The all-clear was given shortly after three o'clock this afternoon. More than two dozen were on scene trying to keep the fire under control. It's not known how it started. No injuries have been reported.

Fire Fighters Battle Blaze In Broad Cove

Fire fighters are battling a house fire this morning in Broad Cove. The United Communities Fire Department got the call around 7:15 this morning. The fire involved a vacant house that's been up for sale. An investigation is expected to determine the cause. No injuries to report.

Chester: Million Dollar Question For Health Care

Councillors in Chester have a big decision to make after the group behind a collaborative health center project requested a million dollars to help fund their proposal. Members of "Our Health Centre" made their pitch to council before a packed chambers last night in Chester. The group also told council they don't want to see a hike in taxes to cover the cost of their request. However, Deputy Warden Floyd Shatford says that's nearly impossible to do.




"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. The project is estimated to cost roughly $6 million and would be located near Shoreham Village.

Large Increase In Gasoline Prices

We begin the new month with what else but ... a jump in gas prices ... and a sizeable one at that. Regular self serve is up almost 6 cents a litre at South Shore pumps at $1.35.4. High test is about 7 cents higher than that. Diesel is also up in price this morning by a couple of cents at $1.41.3 per litre.

Power Outages: Busy Day For NSP Crews

High wind gusts have knocked out power to roughly 23,000 Nova Scotia Power customers. On the South South, more than 650 residents have lost their power in Bridgewater, another 110 in the Chester area are without power. There is a wind warning in effect for Lunenburg and Queens with winds gusting to 90 kilometres per hour. Wind warnings have ended for Shelburne and Yarmouth. High winds and rain are the cause for a majority of outages in the province. For the latest information on outages in your community check out the Nova Scotia Power outage map or phone 1-877-428-6004.

Queens: Council Supports Skateboard Park

The Region of Queens has thrown their support behind a skateboard park in the area. Council unanimously decided to give the Queens County Skateboard group $200,000 plus roughly $35,000 worth of land by Queens Place. Mayor Chris Clarke says the funding is being provided from a special reserve fund.



Clarke says project stipulations include they want construction to start before July 1, 2016 and the group needs to collect at least 90 per cent of the money needed before it can start building. He says its a worthwhile venture that the group has been lobbying behind for a number of years. The group is expected to ask the provincial and federal governments for further funding towards the project. The project is expected to cost around $780,000.

Wind Energy Group Seeks Investors In Lunenburg

A wind energy group will be in Lunenburg tonight to look for potential investors for two new projects in Nova Scotia. Wind4All Inc. will hold a public meeting at the Fisheries Museum. The group is consulting people across the province to raise roughly $5.5-million for wind energy projects near Sydney and in Gaetz Brook. Vice-President, John Brereton, says it's a chance for people to invest in local initiatives.



The meetings will discuss information about the company, the locations for the project and how people can invest and the return they could get. Tonight's meeting will go from 7-9pm. There will also be a meeting in Bridgewater February 5 at the Best Western. More details can be found here .

"Normal" Returns To NSCC Campus After Gas Leak

There was a scare this morning at the Lunenburg campus of the Nova Scotia Community College in Bridgewater. There was a propane gas leak. It forced the evacuation of the campus, the YMCA and an adjoining daycare centre. The leak was traced to a tank behind the YMCA. Cst. Will Creamer is media relations officer with Bridgewater Police. He says a propane company quickly got the leak under control and everything was back to normal within an hour.



No one was hurt and classes resumed by 9:30.

Bridgewater: Draft Plan Reveals Big Change For Downtown And Waterfront

The amount of parking and the possibility of a new bridge were the highlights of a meeting discussing the future of Bridgewater's downtown and waterfront. Ekistics Planning and Design released a draft plan in front of roughly 80 people Wednesday night at the Days Inn. Some of the ideas floated around include removing the south parkade, turn Old Bridge into a pedestrian promenade and building a new bridge to join Maple Street to the mall and empire theatres. There was also a suggestion about angle parking along King Street. Business owner Jim Rofhie is sceptical about the idea.



Other suggestions include improved signage in the town, more prominent green space around Riverside Park and roundabouts at North and Aberdeen and King and Victoria. The draft plan will be posted to the town of Bridgewater's website for people to view. Residents are encouraged to make suggestions over the next four weeks before a final plan is revealed in April. People can provide their input here .

Get Set For Even Higher Gas Prices!

Don't be surprised if South Shore gasoline prices take a jump overnight tonight when the utility and review board sets the coming week's numbers. In New Brunswick, which is a pretty good indicator of what may happen here, gasoline prices are up 4 cents a litre today. If that happens here, that'll push the price to about $1.33 or $1.34 a litre.

Bridgewater: Health Centre Takes Another Step

Plans are moving ahead in relation to establishing a new collaborative health centre in Bridgewater. Members of the Bridgewater Development Association have made their recommendation to South Shore Health for the selection of a developer for the project. Health authority spokeswoman, Theresa Hawkesworth says they are getting closer to their goal of opening the new centre but aren't ready to make an announcement just yet.



The Nova Scotia government recently announced up to $300-thousand dollars in support of the new centre. The health authority is looking to recruit five to seven doctors to staff the facility, which would also be home to nurse practitioners and other services.

UPDATED: Propane Leak Contained Near NSCC

Emergency crews have contained a propane leak near the NSCC Lunenburg campus on High Street. The leak forced a minor delay in the start of classes this morning. The leak was traced to a tank behind the nearby YMCA. No injuries reported.

Mayor: Surprised By LaHave River Condition

The mayor of Bridgewater insists the town has made strides towards improving the condition of the LaHave River. David Walker made the comments following a presentation from the Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation. The executive director of the group told council the river is unsafe for people to swim in. Walker says it caught him off guard.



Walker believes more effort has to be made by the town and Municipality of Lunenburg to come to solutions on the river. He says they may have to ask the province for assistance as well.

School Lock Down Case Adjourned Until February

A Wileville man will remain in custody until his next court appearance in Bridgewater. Sheldon Earl Bowers is facing ten charges after police searched his home on York Street after two nearby schools were locked down on January 23rd. Bowers is charged with various firearm and drug related offences. He's also accused of uttering threats on two separate occasions. The 37 year-old will return to court on February 20th.

South Shore: Slick Road Conditions Reported

RCMP say roads conditions are poor in parts of the South Shore. Slick conditions are being reported around the region due to cool temperatures mixed with rain and ice pellets. Mounties are asking residents to slow down to reflect conditions. Black ice is the major factor behind the tricky roads.

Consultants To Reveal Downtown And Waterfront Draft Plan

The group tasked with creating Bridgewater's Downtown and Waterfront Master Plan will show off a draft version this evening. Ekistics Planning and Design has spent the past several months creating the document after gathering the community's feedback during consultations late last year. The public is getting one more opportunity to meet the consultants and ask them questions before the plan is finalized. A meeting will be held at the Bridgewater Days Inn tonight at 7pm.

Bridgewater Residents Urged To Adopt-A-Hydrant

Bridgewater's fire chief is hoping residents will help make the department's jobs a little easier. Michael Nauss explained the adopt-a-hydrant initiative Monday night to Bridgewater council. The idea is to have people shovel around fire hydrants to help keep them clear and ready to use in case there is an emergency. Nauss says Public Works is busy after a snowfall.



There are 430 fire hydrants in the town. Nauss asks anyone who helps to email the fire department administrator and let them know their location. You can email tharris@bridgewater.ca .