Long-Time Resident Vies For Bridgewater Council

A 22-year resident of Bridgewater is taking the leap and running for town council. Jennifer McDonald announced her intention to run for the round-table Tuesday in a press release. The mother of three is currently the Program Manager for Employment Solutions Society. McDonald says she wants to make Bridgewater a better place to live.



McDonald says she feels strongly on work already done to make the town more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Municipal elections will be held October 20.

NS Power CEO Visits Bridgewater Chamber

The cost of keeping the lights on will be front and centre during a business luncheon on Thursday in Bridgewater. Nova Scotia Power CEO Rob Bennett will be the guest speaker tomorrow at an event organized by the Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce. Bennett is expected to discuss the ongoing need for the province to reduce its reliance on coal and their focus on renewable energy projects. There are now 174 wind turbines in Nova Scotia, 125 of which are independently owed. However, power rate increases will likely dominate the discussion as hikes of three percent are expected over the next two years. Bennett has been touring the province as part of a series of formal and informal discussions about how NSP is changing. The event is being hosted at the Best Western.

Bowater Transition Team Calls For More Public Input

Brooklyn, N.S.

The group trying to help transition former Bowater employees into other jobs is encouraging them to continue the flow of thoughts, ideas and concerns. More than 300 people lost their jobs back in June when the Brooklyn mill closed. The Transition Advisory Team has produced an open letter to communities updating its work and what its learned so far. Team Chair Ron Smith says its a challenging time for many of the laid-off Bowater workers.



Smith is advising everyone affected by the closure to get in touch with his team. The toll free number is 1-855-354-2612 or you can write an email addressed to bowatertransition@gov.ns.ca or you can visit or write to the team's office at 7 Henry Hensey Drive in Liverpool. B0T 1K0. You can also visit the team's website at  novascotia.ca/bowatertransition/.
The open letter can also be seen at the transition team's website and in the local newspapers.

Charges Laid In Yarmouth County Home Invasion

Charges have been laid in connection with a weekend home invasion and assault in Yarmouth County. RCMP say 26-year-old Nicholas Wayne Mood is facing charges including break and enter, assault with a weapon and threat to cause serious bodily harm. Officers responded to the incident at a home on Highway 1 in Darlings Lake around 5:40 Monday morning. They say a 26-year-old man and a dog were assaulted during the forced entry and suffered serious injuries. A 23-year-old woman who was also inside the home wasn't hurt though.

VIDEO: Martha Seabury Launches In Lunenburg

After two years of work, the Martha Seabury is now in the water. The schooner is one of two being built by Dawson Moreland and Associates along the Lunenburg Waterfront. Hundreds of people showed up to watch the boat get christened and launched into the water. Captain Daniel Moreland says its a great moment for Lunenburg.



The 48-foot schooner still needs lots of work before it can sail including rigging and installing masts. During the launch, Lunenburg mayor Laurence Mawhinney shared one of his favourite nautical verses before the vessel hit the water.



The schooner is owned by Hollywood actor Billy Campbell and named after his grandmother. He says it make sense to name the vessel after someone he loved.


The Martha Seabury is expected to sail down the coast to Newport for a boat show in September.

Drug Bust: Police Seize Pot Plants & Firearm

RCMP have seized 275 marihuana plants and a firearm after a weekend raid in Shelburne County. Police say they discovered the plants after they blitzed a remote camp in Upper Clyde River on Saturday. It took officers six hours to collect all the pot plants while they executed a search warrant. Corporal Nancy Wilson says the seizure is a good reminder that marihuana harvesting season is around the corner. She says police will continue to dismantle grow operations in an effort to keep illegal drugs off the street. Police say the camp was unoccupied at the time of the seizure but a production charge is expected.

Crews Battle Fire In Queens County

Firefighters in Queens were kept busy over the lunch hour due to a fire in Western Head. Crews were called to battle a fire at a home near the intersection of College Street and Shore Road. The fire broke out just before noon. No word on what caused the blaze or extent of damage. Members from Liverpool, North Queens and Greenfield were on the scene for more than an hour.

Mayor's Race Filling Up In Yarmouth

The campaign trail is getting crowded in Yarmouth. At least four potential candidates have emerged to seek the mayor's job in municipal elections. Byron Boudreau was the latest to announce his intentions during a speech in Yarmouth last week. Boudreau currently serves as the deputy mayor on town council. Business consultant Pam Mood and former mayor Charles Crosby have also announced their intention to run for job. Crosby announced in July he would try to win back the mayor's position. During an event in Yarmouth in May, mayor Phil Mooney told CKBW News he would seek re-election.

New Military Figures Coming To Bridgewater

A second batch of Canadian military action figures are about to land in Bridgewater. The Army, Navy and Air Force collectibles were first released on the South Shore in December last year, but sold out quickly. Now, new figures including ones decorated in Arctic, desert and green camouflage will be available for purchase. One dollar from each sale will go to the Soldier on Fund for military personnel and families of injured members. The figures are expected to be sold at Miller Optical in the Eastside Plaza, starting on Tuesday.

Myra Seeks Re-Election In Lunenburg

A veteran councillor in Lunenburg will seek re-election in municipal elections this fall. Jamie Myra has confirmed his intentions to re-offer for a seat on town council. In a press release, Myra says he wants to be a part of a new team in Lunenburg to help move the town forward. Myra has served as a councillor for the past 12 years and calls the grand opening of Bluenose Academy a 'proud moment'. He says the school is a benefit to the educational growth of youth in the town and a tremendous addition to existing infrastructure. Municipal elections will be held October 20th.

Injuries Result From Yarmouth County Home Invasion

RCMP are investigating a weekend home invasion and assault in Yarmouth County. Officers responded to the incident at a home on Highway 1 in Darlings Lake around 5:40 Monday morning. Police say a 26-year-old man and a dog were assaulted during the forced entry and suffered serious injuries. They say a 23-year-old woman who was also inside the home wasn't hurt. Police had been looking for a 26-year-old man who suffered from injuries, but he has since been located and is receiving medical attention.

Baillie Tells Dexter Government To Not Meddle With Constituency Review

Jamie Baillie

An independent commission tasked with drawing new Nova Scotia electoral
boundaries will hold its second round of public meetings starting today in Port Hawkesbury. The commission was forced to revise its interim report last month after the province's attorney general said it did not comply with the legislature's terms of reference. The commission's revised report calls for the elimination of three ridings and the creation of two new constituencies for a total of 51 seats, down from 52. The province's PC leader Jamie Baillie is again calling on the government to back off and stop pressuring the commission to determine the future of ethnic and cultural ridings.



The public meetings will be held in various communities across the province until August 16th, with the final report due August 31st.

Several People Homeless After Riverport Fire

Riverport Fire Hall

A weekend fire in Riverport has left five people homeless.  The four adults and one child are staying with relatives for now and are receiving assistance from the Red Cross ..... things like emergency purchases of clothing and food. There were no injuries in the blaze at 3601 Riverport Road. There is no word yet on a cause. The names of those left homeless have not been released either.

RCMP Clock Driver Doing 160km/hr In 80 Zone

A man is facing serious fines after allegedly going double the posted speed limit in Lunenburg County. Police had set up a radar gun on Conquerall Road when a driver approached them and clocked in doing 160 kilometres per hour. The posted speed limit is 80 km/h. RCMP say they pulled him over and seized the man's vehicle. He was also charged with a form of reckless driving by operating a motor vehicle on the highway in excess of 50 km/hr over the maximum posted limit. The maximum fine is $2,400.

BREAKING: Martin finishes 7th; Will Not Advance To Final

It wasn't meant to be for Jenna Martin. The South Shore Olympian gave it her all but finished in 7th place in her semi-final heat this afternoon in London. Martin ran 52.83 seconds, well off her personal best time of 51.53. The 24-year-old never quit, running hard right to the end to finish her race. Martin, will now soak in the rest of the Olympics, and planned to do some sight-seeing once her event was complete. She is also expected to take in the closing ceremonies.

LISTEN: Jenna Martin Interviews Pre And Post-Race

Jenna Martin took some time to speak with CKBW/HANK-FM before and after her first ever Olympic race in London, England. In case you didn't get a chance to hear her on-the-air, we've uploaded them for you to listen to. First up is Jenna Martin before her first Olympic competition.



Now, here's Jenna Martin following her third place finish in the third heat of the women's 400 metre qualifying race.



Martin will compete in the semi-finals at 4:05 Atlantic Standard Time Saturday evening. She is in heat one and will run in lane nine.

B.C.'s Svensson Wins Canadian Junior Golf Title

The Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championship is heading back to British Columbia. Adam Svensson shot a 7-under, 64 in today's final round at Osprey Ridge to win the title by two shots over defending champ Kevin Kwon of B.C. and Ontario's Luke Moser. Svensson finished the tournament the only golfer to finish under par. His total was 1-under. Local golfer Matt Gallupe finished in a tie for 35th while Ryan Nowe tied for 58th. With the win, Svensson earns an exemption into this year's Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, taking place August 7-10 in Cumberland, Ontario.

Home Invasion: RCMP Lay 36 Charges in Lunenburg

Police have laid 36 charges against four individuals after a home invasion last week near Lunenburg. The accused forced their way into a home on Kissing Road Bridge and beat two men with baseball bats. In addition, eight others were sprayed with bear spray. The charges include aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, break and enter, mischief and multiple breached. Two men have been served with court documents while two others remain at large.

Fire Ban Lifted Across Nova Scotia

A ban on open fires in all areas of Nova Scotia has ended. However, the Department of Natural resources is urging reisdents to continue using caution when having fires in or around woodlands. Spokesperson Jim Rudderham reminds everyone that it is still fire season, and to have the means to control or extinguish their fires. A provincial burning permit is required when having a fire within three hundred and five metres of the woods. Landowners should also contact a municipal government office to see if they require any additional permits.

Viewing Party's Set For Martin on Saturday

Bridgewater and Caledonia will host viewing party's for Jenna Martin semi-final race on Saturday. The event will be held at Town Hall in Bridgewater and at the Fire Hall in Caledonia at 3:30PM. Martin will run at 4:00PM our time with a chance to earn a berth in the final of the women's 400 metre sprint.