A happy ending to what could have possibly ended up as a tragedy.
A 15 year old South Shore girl is safe after she became lost in woods on Saturday in the Clearland area.
Lunenburg RCMP received a report of the girl being lost in woods Saturday afternoon.
RCMP Telecom was able to communicate with her via cell phone to determine her location.
Lunenburg County Search and Rescue and a police services dog sprang into action along with Natural Resources.
The girl was located about 2 hours later near Dorey Mills Road, cold and wet but otherwise in good condition.
Monday, October 18, 2010
CHRISTMAS TREE GROWERS GO POLITICAL
Christmas tree growers in Nova Scotia are coming in from the field and on to the political platform.
The Executive Director of The Christmas Tree Council says growers are trying to get their say on a new provincial Forestry Strategy.
Matthew Wright says its taken three months and numerous letters to the Department of Natural resources, MLA's and councillors to get a meeting with the minister.
The Minister of Natural Resources, John MacDonnell, says the strategy will improve clear-cutting practices without over-regulating them.
The document is expected to be finalized by the end of this year.
The Executive Director of The Christmas Tree Council says growers are trying to get their say on a new provincial Forestry Strategy.
Matthew Wright says its taken three months and numerous letters to the Department of Natural resources, MLA's and councillors to get a meeting with the minister.
The Minister of Natural Resources, John MacDonnell, says the strategy will improve clear-cutting practices without over-regulating them.
The document is expected to be finalized by the end of this year.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
INDUSTRIAL PARK RE-ZONED
The Town of Bridgewater is keeping big business away from part of the town's industrial park.
The southeastern portion is being re-classified as a light industrial zone.
Mayor Carroll Publiclover says the 25 acre parcel of land will be promoted to less imposing facilities.
He says rezoning of the land east of York street and south of Wentzell Drive and Cook Road, will not disrupt current business in the park.
The southeastern portion is being re-classified as a light industrial zone.
Mayor Carroll Publiclover says the 25 acre parcel of land will be promoted to less imposing facilities.
He says rezoning of the land east of York street and south of Wentzell Drive and Cook Road, will not disrupt current business in the park.
LOCAL COMPANY AWARDED COUNCIL CONTRACT
A South Shore Company has beaten the competition.
The Town of Bridgewater has awarded a 22-thousand, eight-hundred dollar contract to Abel Land and Surveying of Chester.
The company will take on the job of surveying North Street and Aberdeen Road before the thoroughfares are widened.
Abel outbid five other companies for the contract.
Council says it was happy to award the job to a local business.
The Town of Bridgewater has awarded a 22-thousand, eight-hundred dollar contract to Abel Land and Surveying of Chester.
The company will take on the job of surveying North Street and Aberdeen Road before the thoroughfares are widened.
Abel outbid five other companies for the contract.
Council says it was happy to award the job to a local business.
MISSING TEEN FOUND
The fifteen-year-old male reported missing from Bridgewater has been located and Bridgewater Police say he is in good health.
Matthew Baker had been missing since Tuesday evening.
Bridgewater Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance.
Matthew Baker had been missing since Tuesday evening.
Bridgewater Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
HAVEN RENEWED
The Sci-fi series , Haven is staying in Lunenburg for another season.
The South-shore-based production has been renewed for a second season.
The story is based on the novel 'Colorado Kid' by author, Stephen King and stars John Morayniss, Noreen Halpern and Laszlo Barna.
The town itself also plays a leading role as a mysterious refuge for people with supernatural powers.
Since debuting this summer the show boasts 2.6 million national viewers.
The South-shore-based production has been renewed for a second season.
The story is based on the novel 'Colorado Kid' by author, Stephen King and stars John Morayniss, Noreen Halpern and Laszlo Barna.
The town itself also plays a leading role as a mysterious refuge for people with supernatural powers.
Since debuting this summer the show boasts 2.6 million national viewers.
TEEN GOES MISSING AFTER ARGUMENT
Police have issued a plea for help in finding a missing Bridgewater teen who disappeared after an argument with a family member.
Police say fifteen year-old Matthew baker has been missing since Tuesday.
He was last seen at Bridgewater high school on October 12th, during the evening hours.
He is described as a Caucasian male, six-feet tall with blue eyes, short brown hair and a thin build.
He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black t-shirt, a green-blue hoodie, a black jacket and white sneakers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bridgewater Police or their local police detachment.
Police say fifteen year-old Matthew baker has been missing since Tuesday.
He was last seen at Bridgewater high school on October 12th, during the evening hours.
He is described as a Caucasian male, six-feet tall with blue eyes, short brown hair and a thin build.
He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black t-shirt, a green-blue hoodie, a black jacket and white sneakers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bridgewater Police or their local police detachment.
BRIDGEWATER TEEN PLEADS 'GUILTY'
A Bridgewater teenager who was accused of stabbing a man 12 times has changed his plea to "guilty".
The 16-year-old from Bridgewater admitted yesterday in Bridgewater Provincial Court that he repeatedly stabbed a man outside a house party earlier this year.
The identity of the youth is protected under legislation.
He will be sentenced next month on a single count of assault with a weapon.
The 16-year-old from Bridgewater admitted yesterday in Bridgewater Provincial Court that he repeatedly stabbed a man outside a house party earlier this year.
The identity of the youth is protected under legislation.
He will be sentenced next month on a single count of assault with a weapon.
PUMPING MONEY INTO TOWN SEWER SYSTEMS
The Town of Bridgewater will be pumping 205-thousand dollars into its waste-water treatment plant and sewer facilities.
Numerous pumps, panels and electrical systems will be replaced.
Town council pre-approved the sum from the 2011/2012 budget.
Mayor Caroll Publiclover says upgrades to the system are necessary.
"Allow them to be computer compatible. They'll be able to provide data and take commands from the computer. And they will be reporting very useful data (on) whether they are functioning properly, that's one of the most important parts but there's also various components of the lift stations that are just wearing out," says Publiclover.
The current pumps are more than ten years old and replacement parts are obsolete.
The contract for the design and build of the new treatment plant and sewer lift station has been awarded to Automated Systems Group for more than 261-thousand dollars.
Numerous pumps, panels and electrical systems will be replaced.
Town council pre-approved the sum from the 2011/2012 budget.
Mayor Caroll Publiclover says upgrades to the system are necessary.
"Allow them to be computer compatible. They'll be able to provide data and take commands from the computer. And they will be reporting very useful data (on) whether they are functioning properly, that's one of the most important parts but there's also various components of the lift stations that are just wearing out," says Publiclover.
The current pumps are more than ten years old and replacement parts are obsolete.
The contract for the design and build of the new treatment plant and sewer lift station has been awarded to Automated Systems Group for more than 261-thousand dollars.
ROTARY SIGN 'NOT RIGHT' FOR A PARK
The Town of Bridgewater is keeping a community bulletin board out of the new park on Aberdeen Road.
The Rotary Club had requested permission to place the board adjacent to already existing signs for MADD Canada and the Desbrisay museum on the corner of LaHave Street and Aberdeen Road.
Mayor Caroll Publiclover says the request was denied because a Rotary sign board does not belong in a town park.
He says town planners will gladly work with the club to find a more appropriate location for their community bulletins.
The Rotary Club had requested permission to place the board adjacent to already existing signs for MADD Canada and the Desbrisay museum on the corner of LaHave Street and Aberdeen Road.
Mayor Caroll Publiclover says the request was denied because a Rotary sign board does not belong in a town park.
He says town planners will gladly work with the club to find a more appropriate location for their community bulletins.
Friday, October 15, 2010
CONTRACT TALKS BETWEEN BRIDGEWATER AND ITS UNIONIZED POLICE OFFICERS BREAK OFF
Negotiations between the town of Bridgewater and its unionized police officers have broken down.
Bridgewater is not alone in this however. Its the same situation for the towns of Kentville, Amherst and New Glasgow and THEIR town cops.
Officials from the four towns originally thought that by negotiating as a group, they could come to a one-agreement-suits-all package.
Negotiations will now continue with each of the individual locals.
The main issue continues to be pensions after last year's court ruling that municipalities had to cover any fund deficiencies.
Bridgewater is not alone in this however. Its the same situation for the towns of Kentville, Amherst and New Glasgow and THEIR town cops.
Officials from the four towns originally thought that by negotiating as a group, they could come to a one-agreement-suits-all package.
Negotiations will now continue with each of the individual locals.
The main issue continues to be pensions after last year's court ruling that municipalities had to cover any fund deficiencies.
FREE FLU SHOTS
There isn't a big scare for South Shore health officials like last year when the H1N1 flu virus was wreeking havoc and stirring up fear.
However, officials suggest getting a flu shot soon to prevent illness when the season kicks-in in a few weeks.
The shots this year are free and considered a safe and effective way of protecting yourself and your family.
Theresa Hawkesworth of South Shore Health says flu shots are available through family doctors and public health nurses.
She suggests the elderly, young children between 6 and 23 months of age, pregnant women and anyone with chronic medical conditions should definately be vaccinated against the flu.
However, officials suggest getting a flu shot soon to prevent illness when the season kicks-in in a few weeks.
The shots this year are free and considered a safe and effective way of protecting yourself and your family.
Theresa Hawkesworth of South Shore Health says flu shots are available through family doctors and public health nurses.
She suggests the elderly, young children between 6 and 23 months of age, pregnant women and anyone with chronic medical conditions should definately be vaccinated against the flu.
RE-ZONING OF SECTION OF BRIDGEWATER INDUSTRIAL PARK
The Town of Bridgewater is keeping big business away from part of the town's industrial park.
The southeastern portion is being re-classified as a light industrial zone.
Mayor Carroll Publiclover says the 25 acre parcel of land will be promoted to less imposing facilities.
He says rezoning of the land east of York street and south of Wentzell Drive and Cook Road, will not disrupt current business in the park.
The southeastern portion is being re-classified as a light industrial zone.
Mayor Carroll Publiclover says the 25 acre parcel of land will be promoted to less imposing facilities.
He says rezoning of the land east of York street and south of Wentzell Drive and Cook Road, will not disrupt current business in the park.
DRUGS SEIZED & CHARGES LAID IN LUNENBURG BUST
Police have seized cocaine and processed marijuana in Lunenburg and charged a man and woman.
The South Shore Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, Lunenburg County RCMP, Bridgewater Police and a police dog took part in a search of a residence on Kaulback Street.
The two male and female residents, both in their 40's, appear in court in December charged with possessing cocaine and marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.
The South Shore Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, Lunenburg County RCMP, Bridgewater Police and a police dog took part in a search of a residence on Kaulback Street.
The two male and female residents, both in their 40's, appear in court in December charged with possessing cocaine and marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.
SOD TURNING FOR NEW LUNENBURG SCHOOL
A sod turning for the new school in Lunenburg will go ahead this morning.
South Shore school board, municipal and provincial officials will be on hand at the site of the former junior-senior high to officially launch construction on the new Bluenose Academy.
The new school, when completed in January 2012, will bring together grades primary to 9 students from Riverport and District School, Centre Consolidated, Lunenburg Junior High and Lunenburg Academy.
It will also be one of the most technically-advanced and environmentally-friendly buildings in the province.
South Shore school board, municipal and provincial officials will be on hand at the site of the former junior-senior high to officially launch construction on the new Bluenose Academy.
The new school, when completed in January 2012, will bring together grades primary to 9 students from Riverport and District School, Centre Consolidated, Lunenburg Junior High and Lunenburg Academy.
It will also be one of the most technically-advanced and environmentally-friendly buildings in the province.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
NEW GERMANY MAN RULED NOT FIT TO STAND TRIAL-FOR NOW
A Lunenburg County man, accused of fatally shooting his estranged wife in June, has been found unfit to stand trial because of mental impairment caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Wayne Paul Eisnor of New Germany has appeared in Bridgewater provincial court on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Tina Mae Eisnor.
The court was told that Eisnor suffered a wound to his brain and doesn't fully comprehend that his wife is dead.
Eisnor is being held at the East Coast Forensic Unit in Dartmouth and the Nova Scotia Review Board will determine in another 45 days if he is still unfit to stand trial.
Wayne Paul Eisnor of New Germany has appeared in Bridgewater provincial court on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Tina Mae Eisnor.
The court was told that Eisnor suffered a wound to his brain and doesn't fully comprehend that his wife is dead.
Eisnor is being held at the East Coast Forensic Unit in Dartmouth and the Nova Scotia Review Board will determine in another 45 days if he is still unfit to stand trial.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
COYOTE CULL CONTROVERSY
Starting Friday the province will offer trappers twenty dollars a pelt in a province-wide effort to cull aggressive animals from the regional population.
However, one biologist and conservationist says these measures won't work.
Dr. Bill Freedman, a professor at Dalhousie University tells says the plan is merely a political ploy.
"A bounty, in my view, is mostly a political action that's undertaken my management agencies in order to be seen to be doing something about a problem. And in this case coyotes that some people feel threatened by," says Freedman.
Freedman says coyotes will mate more rapidly when their population is threatened.
He says, there should instead be a targeted effort to kill the problem animals in the pack.
MAN FOUND DEAD IN BRIDGEWATER APARTMENT
Bridgewater Police are investigating the death of a man who was found in his South End apartment this morning.
Around six this morning, Bridgewater Police received a 911 call regarding a possible sudden death.
Upon arrival, a 28 year old man was found dead in the apartment.
Police say the cause of death is unknown.
An autopsy will be performed and the matter is under investigation.
Around six this morning, Bridgewater Police received a 911 call regarding a possible sudden death.
Upon arrival, a 28 year old man was found dead in the apartment.
Police say the cause of death is unknown.
An autopsy will be performed and the matter is under investigation.
MOTORCYCLE SEIZED AFTER HIGH-SPEED CHASE
An East Chester man lost his motorcycle and earned a day in court after failing to pull over for police.
Bridgewater Police says they attempted to apprehend a man after he popped a wheelie with his bike near the Veteran's Memorial Bridge.
He failed to pull over but was eventually arrested after failing to negotiate a turn after entering the former Kirk's Tree Yard just off LaHave Street.
Deputy Chief John Collyer with the Bridgewater Police force says the motorist must have failed to get the message about plans for increased patrols.
"It's kind of uprising to see an individual doing this of activity on a weekend when we had announced in advance that we would be out in force looking for this kind of activity, " says Collyer.
The accused will appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court next month to face numerous charges.
Bridgewater Police says they attempted to apprehend a man after he popped a wheelie with his bike near the Veteran's Memorial Bridge.
He failed to pull over but was eventually arrested after failing to negotiate a turn after entering the former Kirk's Tree Yard just off LaHave Street.
Deputy Chief John Collyer with the Bridgewater Police force says the motorist must have failed to get the message about plans for increased patrols.
"It's kind of uprising to see an individual doing this of activity on a weekend when we had announced in advance that we would be out in force looking for this kind of activity, " says Collyer.
The accused will appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court next month to face numerous charges.
Monday, October 11, 2010
VANDALS TAKE TO TIRES
RCMP in Nova Scotia are looking for those responsible for puncturing the tires on about fifty vehicles in the Eastern Passage and Cole Harbour areas.
The majority of the damage was incurred on Friday night.
Police are advising the public to carefully inspect their tires as the punctures could lead to slow leaks, not easily detected upon first glance.
The investigation continues.
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