RCMP ID Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash

RCMP have released the name of the teenager killed in a fatal motorcycle crash in Lunenburg County. Seventeen year-old Easton Morrow of Conquerall Bank was killed in a single vehicle collision yesterday afternoon on Highway 3 just outside of Lilydale. Police are still investigating the cause of the crash. However, Corporal Dyson Smith says road conditions or alcohol were not factors. The highway was closed for nearly four hours while first responders worked at the scene.

Resolute & NS Gov't Help Former Bowater Workers

 

Former Bowater Mersey employees in Queen County will have access to career specialists to help them find new employment. Resolute Forest Products and the province is investing $125,000 each to provide displaced workers with training and match them with local jobs. The money will held create one full-time job developer and two part-time transition development officers. The temporary services will be available to former workers throughout the next year. Eighty thousand dollars of the funding will support additional program options for workers who require help to retrain or to re-enter the workforce. The job developer will help identify employers in the area who are hiring, then match workers to those available jobs. The career specialists will join career resource teams already in place at the South Shore Opportunities in Liverpool and Employment Solutions Society in Bridgewater. For more information phone 902-354-2616 in Liverpool and 902-543-2479 in Bridgewater.

School Board: Minister Supports Seat Reduction

Education Minister Ramona Jennex calls it a good decision to reduce the size of the South Shore Regional school board. The province's Utility and Review Board released its 19-page decision Monday and set the board size at eight. It represents a reduction of four seats compared to the last school board election in 2008. Jennex is confident the region can get the job done with eight members.



She says it was a fair and open process and believes a decision was based accurately on the information that was provided to the URB.

MODL: Hustvedt Seeking Second Term

A councillor with the Municipality of Lunenburg is going after a second term. Eric Hustvedt is seeking re-election for District 12, representing communities including LaHave, Petite Riviere and West Dublin. He says he's enjoyed helping others through his first four years.



Hustvedt says he prides himself on being accessible by attending as many community events as possible.The 65-year-old Hustvedt is a council representative for many organizations including the Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation and Growing Green Festival. The Broad Cove resident says the LCLC and shared services between Mahone Bay and Bridgewater are challenges for the future.

Region Of Queens: Mayor's Race Heats Up

 

A four horse race is shaping up for the mayor's chair in the Region of Queens. Three current councillors and a former mayor have already declared their intentions to run for the position when municipal elections are held this fall. Potential candidates include Owen Hamlin, Mervin Hartlen and Darlene Norman. Former mayor Christopher Clarke has also announced his intention to seek the mayor's seat. Clarke served as mayor for a term from 1996-2000. Current mayor John Leefe announced he wouldn't seek re-election in March after holding the title for the past 12 years. A mayors debate is being organized in Liverpool with a tentative date set for September 18th at the Astor Theatre.

Identity Of Accident Victim Not Released Yet

The name of the victim of yesterday's motorcycle accident in Lunenburg County hasn't been released yet. It is believed he was from the county area. No other vehicles were involved in the crash near Lilydale, mid-afternoon on Monday.  The RCMP say road conditions or alcohol are not considered factors in the crash. However, they say speed may have played a role. The investigation is continuing.

Lobster Pound & Owner Receive Steep Fines

A South Shore lobster pound and its owner have been fined 40-thousand dollars after pleading guilty to two counts each of violating "provincial" fisheries regulations.  A judge will deliver his decision next Monday in Bridgewater court on whether Shatford's Lobster Pound and owner Daniel Barry Shatford are guilty of violating "federal" fisheries regulations too.

Shatford and his pound had been facing a total of 71 allegations following a two-year investigation that culminated in a raid on the Fox Point business in January 2008. Fisheries officers with search warrants swooped down on Shatford's Lobster Pound and Shatford's By the Sea restaurant, seizing more than 6,000 pieces of documentation.

Shatford and his lobster pound pleaded guilty last October to one count each of not having a licence when they bought or possessed fish from a licensed fisherman between Jan. 1, 2005, and Dec. 17, 2007.  They also pleaded guilty to processing, selling or marketing fish without a licence to a buyer who was not the consumer or the end user between Feb. 1, 2005, and Dec. 15, 2007.

Local Morning News & Weather - Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Its Tuesday, the 17th of July. Here is the latest South Shore news and the weather forecast for this morning from CKBW and Hank-FM News. (Click below to listen)

South Shore News: Webcast Evening

 Local and regional news update for Monday, July 16. Please click the link below to listen.

RCMP: Fatal Collision Near Lilydale

Lunenburg County RCMP say a teenager has died following a crash on Highway 3 involving a motorcycle. The single vehicle crash occurred just outside of Lilydale around 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon. Corporal Dyson Smith says police are trying to determine what caused the crash. However, Smith says road conditions were fine at the time of the incident. He adds alcohol or drugs are not considered a factor. Police aren't releasing many details surrounding the identity of the youth involved. Emergency officials had a section of the road closed for almost four hours while a traffic analyst tried to recreate how the collision took place.

Collision: RCMP Shut Down Section Of Highway 3

RCMP have shut down a section of Highway 3 due to a collision involving a motorcycle. The highway is blocked off between Bridgewater and Lunenburg at the Mullock Road intersection. Emergency officials are still at the scene of the incident which occurred around 3 o'clock. No word from police on what caused the collision or the extent of injuries.

Spaces Fill Quickly At Practitioners Office

It's been a hectic day at the offices of Bridgewater's two nurse practitioners. It only took a few hours for 200 available spaces to fill up when the NP's began accepting new patients this morning. Several callers told our newsroom they spent hours trying to get through to speak with representative without any luck. The practitioners now have patient list of 800 people with the ability to handle up to 1,400 patients at full capacity. The NP's are the first step towards a new Collaborative Health Centre in Bridgewater to help meet the needs of the community. A third intake will be held in the fall. Officials from South Shore Health are asking the public for their patience during this process.

South Shore: URB Opts For Smaller School Board

Residents of the South Shore will elect fewer school board members when election time rolls around this fall. The province's Utility and Review Board has decided to cut four positions from the round-table, from 12 seats down to eight. The URB released its 19-page decision Monday, just a month after the regulatory board held a hearing in Bridgewater. School Board member Judith Sullivan-Corney believes it was a fair decision.



She adds, she doesn't believe the cut will hurt the future board.



Sullivan-Corney says she will continue to revise by-laws and policies, to ensure the new board has structures that support a focus on the role of governance. A new board will be elected in October.

The option approved by the URB includes:

• African Nova Scotian Representation
• First Nations’ Representation
• Electoral District 1 = the Region of Queens, including Maitland Bridge
• Electoral District 2 = Districts 5, 6, 7 and 9 in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
• Electoral District 3 = Town of Bridgewater
• Electoral District 4 = Districts 2, 8, 10, 11, and 12 in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
• Electoral District 5 = Districts 1, 3 and 4 in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, the Town of Lunenburg and the Town of Mahone Bay
• Electoral District 6 = the Municipality of the District of Chester

Bridgewater Town Hall Designated Senior Friendly

Bridgewater town hall has been designated a senior friendly organization. Beth George, senior safety coordinator for Bridgewater and area, made a presentation to council last week. A plaque was given to members of town hall for being dedicated to being age friendly and completing the necessary training. George says the group is well deserving of the honour.



Meanwhile, the mayor says he takes a lot of pride in the designation. Carroll Publicover says its good recognition for the town.



The plaque is expected to be posted in town hall.

Local and Regional News - Noon July 16

Local and regional news update for noon, July 16. Please click the link below to listen.

Baillie Labels NDP Government An Experiment Gone Bad

The province's PC Leader says the Dexter government is now trying to repair its mistakes.

However, Jamie Baillie says handing out all kinds of money to various projects in communities won't do it.

Premier Darrell Dexter himself has been on hand recently announcing millions of dollars for expansion at Cooke Aquaculture in Shelburne County, opening affordable housing units in Chester, costing 340-thousand dollars in provincial money.

He also has announced half a million dollars for replacement beds and other equipment at South Shore hospitals and nearly half a million for the province's boat building association.

PC Leader Baillie says the NDP government was an electorate experiment thats turned into a big failure.



Baillie believes the NDP stranglehold on South Shore ridings will be broken by his party in the next provincial election.

McNeil Questions Impact Of Dexter Dollars On South Shore

In recent weeks, the Dexter government has dropped a lot of money in communities along the South Shore.

Premier Darrell Dexter himself has been on hand announcing millions of dollars for expansion at Cooke Aquaculture in Shelburne County, opening affordable housing units in Chester, costing $340,000 in provincial money. 

The premier has also announced half a million dollars for replacement beds and other equipment at South Shore hospitals and nearly half a million for the province's boat building association.

The province's Liberal leader Stephen McNeil says the premier is attempting to prevent the NDP from losing seats on the South Shore in the next provincial election by pouring money into the area.



McNeil says he's confident his party may score some victories on the South Shore when the next provincial election is held.

Nurse Practitioners Accepting New Patients

Two nurse practitioners in Bridgewater will begin accepting new patients today. It's the second intake since 600 patients were accepted in May. CEO of South Shore Health Dr. Peter Vaughan says officials expect the available spaces will be filled quickly. The nurse practitioners anticipate accepting 200 new patients during this intake. Vaughan says more patients will be accepted in the fall. Residents will need to set up an appointment with the NP's and can do that by phoning 527-4310. The practitioners have the ability to take up to 1,400 patients at full capacity.

Local Morning News & Weather--Monday, July 16, 2012

Its Monday, the 16th of July. Here is the latest South Shore news and the weather forecast for this morning from CKBW and Hank-FM News.  (Click below to listen)

Benefit Breakfast Planned For Local Fireman/Paramedic

Firefighters across the South Shore will gather this weekend to raise money for one of their own. Robert Frampton is a member of the Newcombville Fire Department. He suffered a mild heart attack while attending a fire call May 5 and another on May 24 while resting at home. Fellow department member Kim Roy says they're trying to help Robert and his family make ends meet.



A benefit breakfast will be held Saturday July 21 beginning at 7am until 11am at the Bridgewater Fire Hall.