Author Archives: Evan Taylor
South Shore Public Libraries Confirm Arrival of COVID Tests
After a few delays, the South Shore Public Libraries (SSPL) say they have now received their COVID-19 test kits. Last Friday, Cheif Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang indicated testing kits w...
Dec 15, 2021 A shipment of Anitgen COVID-19 test kits sent out to public libraries across Nova Scotia. Photo: SSPL
DFO Lays 66 Charges in Relation To Undersized Halibut
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has charged eight people and five companies in relation to illegal halibut fishing. Of the 66 charges filed 41 were issued on December 13 through the Halifax Pro...
Dec 15, 2021 17 Undersized halibut that were seized by the DFO. Photo: DFO.
MODL Launches Climate Plan Survey
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is working on its Local Climate Change Action Plan and they are now seeking input from residents. "The survey will help us understand public awareness abo...
Dec 15, 2021 The new MODL office in Cookville, NS. Photo : MODL
West Hants RCMP Investigating Drug Trafficking After Apprehending Elusive Civic
West Hants RCMP expect more charges to be laid after they tracked down an elusive Honda Civic that is believed to be involved with drug trafficking. On December 9, police received reports of suspiciou...
Dec 14, 2021
Nova Scotia Announces $2m Healthy Schools Fund
The Nova Scotia government announced a new funding program for schools that aims to make them healthier places. The Healthy Schools Fund will give every public school across the province $5000 plus an...
Dec 13, 2021 NS Education Minister Becky Druhan announcing new Health Shcools Fund at Hebbville Academy. Photo: Anastasia Payne
Lumberjacks Gear Up For First Game Since Coaching Change
The South Shore Lumberjacks will look to snap their 14 game losing streak as they welcome the Amherst Ramblers to town Friday night. The Jacks will have a new face leading them for the first time toni...
Dec 09, 2021 Brad Tesink was named as Interim Head Coach for the South Shore Lumberjacks earlier this week. Photo: Facebook
Snow Storm Blankets South Shore
As forecasted the South Shore received around 20 centimeters of snow overnight and some areas continue to experience light flurries this morning. The snow is expected to taper off throughout th...
Dec 09, 2021 December 2021: Snow ploughs work to clear snow in Bridgewater, NS. Photo: Evan Taylor
Lunenburg RCMP Issue Warning Over Vehicle Break Ins
Lunenburg District RCMP are reminding the public to always ensure they lock their cars after a string of vehicle break-ins around the region. RCMP Cpl. Chris Marshall says there have been five break-i...
Dec 08, 2021
Lunenburg Horse Buggy Rides Featured in New Childrens Book
Residents and visitors of Lunenburg are likely all familiar with the horse-drawn buggy's that offer historical tours of the town and now the origin story of the company behind them is being featured i...
Dec 08, 2021 Artwork from Cindy Is My Name; My First Horse. Photo: Tellwell Publishing
Lumberjacks GM Steps Down
The South Shore Lumberjacks have announced that general manager and coach Brogan Bailey will be stepping down effective immediately. Assistant Coach Brad Tensik will take over coaching responsibilitie...
Dec 08, 2021 Brogan Bailey set to take over as Head Coach for the Lumberjack for the 2020-21 MHL Season. Photo: South Shore Lumberjacks
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