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.

Lunenburg: Zwicker Changes Mind - Seeks Re-Election

A veteran councillor in Lunenburg has changed his mind and will re-offer in the upcoming municipal elections. Peter Zwicker announced in June he was set to walk away from municipal politics. However, Zwicker says he's changed his mind after residents encouraged him to stay at the municipal forefront. In a press release, Zwicker says he wants to build strong relationships with neighbouring municipalities. Zwicker has spent the last eight years on town council in Lunenburg. He believes the town will need a veteran council to help move the town forward.

Slight Change In Gasoline Prices

Fill'er up? When you pop by your favourite service station today to gas up, you'll notice very little change in prices. For instance, the price of a litre of regular self serve is unchanged at $1.27.3.  Diesel is down a bit though.  Its selling at $1.28.5. Thats a cent and a half lower than yesterday.

VIDEO: Martin Clinches Spot In Semis

Jenna Martin is one step closer to an Olympic medal. The 24-year-old finished third this morning, running 51.98 seconds, good enough to move ahead to the women's 400 metre semi-finals. Close to 80 people showed up to Bridgewater town hall to watch Martin run. Mayor Carroll Publicover is proud of Martin's accomplishment.



Martin will run her semi-final tomorrow at 4:05. Bridgewater town hall will open its doors once again to broadcast the event. Doors are expected to open around 3:30pm. Martin is scheduled to run in heat one and in the ninth lane Saturday. Below: The crowd reacts as Jenna Martin crosses the finish line third in her heat.

Coverage of Olympian Jenna Martin's Viewing Party

Olympian Jenna Martin has qualified for the semi-finals in the women's 400M. She'll run on Saturday at 4:05AST (our time) in London.


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Live Blog: Jenna Martin's Olympic Run In London

Montreal's Knight Leads After 54 Holes At Osprey Ridge

Daniel Knight

A Montreal golfer has a one stroke lead heading into today's final round at the Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championship at Osprey Ridge. Daniel Knight sits at one-over-par after 54 holes, ahead of Ontario's Luke Moser and Ryan Borg. Local golfer Matt Gallupe is nine shots behind the leader at 10-over-par. Ryan Nowe is also in the field, in a tie for 65th. Meanwhile, British Columbia captured the Inter-Provincial Team Championship title with a playoff win over Ontario. The team event takes the best two of three player scores each day over the first 36 holes. Nova Scotia finished fourth.

UPDATED: Two-Vehicle Crash On Highway 103

Three people have been taken to South Shore Regional Hospital with minor injuries after a two-vehicle collision. The incident happened just after 1:30 this afternoon between exits 11 and 12 on highway 103. The two vehicles hit each other head-on. Cpl. Jamie Vacon says the weather conditions weren't great at the time of the crash.



RCMP were forced to close down one lane of the highway for a short period of time to clean up debris. Cpl. Vacon says one car ended up off the road as a result of the collision. Mahone Bay and Blockhouse Fire Departments were also on scene assisting RCMP.

Hebbs Cross Resident Declares Candidacy For School Board

A new face has decided to make a run at becoming a school board member. Jennifer Naugler will vie for a seat in district four. The mother of three from Hebbs Cross has served in a number of groups including president of Hebbville Academy's home and school association and as a school advisory council representative. Naugler says she's up for the challenge of being a board member.



The URB has reduced the size of the school board from 12 to 8 members. Naugler is confident a new, smaller board will be better suited.



She feels she is a strong candidate because she has children in the school system and could see how decisions would affect students. School Board elections will be held October 20.

Exclusive Interview With Jenna Martin

CKBW/HANK-FM News will air an exclusive interview with Jenna Martin, the 24-year-old Olympian from Bridgewater, Friday morning on both radio stations. The interview focuses on Martin's time spent in London so far, describes the athletes village, her preparation and the support she has received from South Shore residents. The interview will run at 7:40 Friday morning before the two-time Canadian champion runs in London. She is scheduled to run in heat three, lane seven at 8:16 our time at Olympic Stadium. A live blog will also be set up on our website, beginning at 5am Friday morning, to wish Jenna well and interact about the race.

Martin Anxious For Olympic Run

The countdown is on as Jenna Martin prepares for her first run at the Olympics. The 24-year-old is done her training and waiting for her moment in the London spotlight. She is scheduled to run in heat three at 8:16 Friday morning. Martin says the nerves haven't hit her yet.




Martin says she will go through her routine today before the big race.

Meanwhile, residents of North Queens will gather for a viewing party at the Caledonia Fire Hall Friday morning for Martin's run. The fire hall will be open at 7:30am and a guest book will be available for people to sign which will later be presented to Martin when she returns to the South Shore.

NS Gov't OK's South Canoe Wind Project

The Nova Scotia government has given the green light to a major wind-energy project in Lunenburg County. Energy Minister Charlie Parker announced today the province will move ahead with the South Canoe Wind Project. The project is being led by Oxford Frozen Foods, Nova Scotia Power and Minus Basin Pulp and Power. The wind farm will feature between 33 and 50 turbines spread over 6,400 hectares of land between Chester and Windsor. It's expected to generate enough energy to heat 28-thousand homes at full capacity. It's anticipated the wind farm will be operational by 2015.

Suspicious Fire On Walking Trail in Queens

An investigation is underway following a suspicious fire on a popular walking trail in Queens County. Members of the Liverpool Fire Department were called to put down the fire on a walking bridge on Trestle Trial about 2:30 this morning. Officials say the blaze caused significant structural damage to the bridge. Anyone with information on the fire is being asked to contact Queens RCMP.

"Dangerous Offender" Hearing Next Year For Yarmouth Man

A court in Kentville will hold a hearing next year on whether a Yarmouth man will be declared a dangerous offender. Gordon Frank Nickerson pleaded guilty to charges including kidnapping, sexual assault and dangerous driving in April. A psychiatric assessment of the 35-year-old is now in the hands of the provincial court and an application is scheduled to be heard next April and May. Nickerson was arrested in February near Kentville after police responded to a report that two women were missing from the Wedgeport area. The women were later found at the scene of a three-vehicle collision in New Minas.

South Shore Man Gets Nearly 5 Years For Luring Under-age Girls

A Bridgewater-area man has been sentenced to just under five years in prison for a variety of charges including sexual offences committed against teenaged girls. Bradley Ronald Whynot had pleaded guilty to six charges that included using texting and Facebook to lure two 15-year-old girls and a 14-year-old girl for sexual acts in exchange for drugs and money. The incidents happened in 2011 in his home in Lower Northfield. Bridgewater provincial court Judge Gregory Lenehan conceded that Whynot has a supportive family, but said they need to realize he is a criminal and a sexual predator. Lenehan also banned Whynot from owning firearms for 10 years after his release and he must report his whereabouts to authorities for the rest of his life.

Bridgewater Cop Being Investigated

An independent agency set up to investigate complaints against the police is looking at a Bridgewater police officer accused of domestic violence. A news release says town police responded to a drunk driving complaint around midnight on Tuesday. The release says ... while officers were investigating the complaint, they became aware of allegations of assault involving one of their own officers. The Bridgewater Police Service referred the incident to the Serious Incident Response Team, which has taken over the investigation. The release does not identify the accused police officer.