Author Archives: Evan Taylor
First Major Snow Storm to Arrive Wednesday
So far the South Shore has yet to see any significant snowfall but that's set to change on Wednesday. Ian Hubbard a meteorologist with Environment Canada says the snow will land in Southwest Nova Scot...
Dec 07, 2021 Homes in Bridgewater covered in snow from a snow storm. Photo: Evan Taylor
UPDATE: Power restored to areas of New Ross, Newburne, Northfield
Power has been restored to most areas where it was out this morning. Over 2900 customers lost power in areas throughout areas of Northfield, Newburne, and New Ross due to high winds overnight. There a...
Dec 07, 2021
Indian Path Bridge Closing Until October
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure are closing the Indian Path Bridge (Bayport Bridge) in East LaHave on Tuesday, December 7, as they begin work to replace the aging bridge. Work prep...
Dec 06, 2021 Crews working on a replacement bridge along Highway 332 in 2020. Photo: CKBW Files
Emergency Crews Called To Serious Collision in Wileville
Update: 12:13 p.m. Sgt. Mark MacPherson with the RCMP has confirmed that one woman has been removed from her vehicle using the jaws of life. He also says there are multiple injuries but he was unsure ...
Dec 06, 2021 Emergency crews responding to motor vehicle collision in Wileville. Photo: Anastasia Payne
Nova Scotia Announces 20 New Cases of COVID-19
The Province of Nova Scotia is reporting 20 new cases of COVID-19 and 34 recoveries. It marks the first time since November 25 that Nova Scotia has seen a net decrease in case numbers. Of the new case...
Dec 03, 2021 Fusion Medical Animation / Unsplash
Lunenburg FD Respond to Downed Electrical Lines
Update 3:oo p.m. The Town of Lunenburg estimates power will be restored to the Lincoln Street area around 3:30 p.m.. The Lunenburg Fire Department (LFD) was called to deal with an electrical fire Thur...
Dec 03, 2021 Lunenburg Fire Department members responding to downed power lines on Lincoln Street. Photo: Evan Taylor
Ghost Fishing Gear Cleanup Project Surpasses 700 Tonnes Mark
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has released the latest data from their Ghost Gear Program which shows they've now removed 739 tonnes of derelict fishing equipment from Canadian coastlines. To ...
Dec 02, 2021 Collection of retrieved traps on CSR GeoSurveys Ltd vessel, a partner of the Ghost Gear Program. Photo: DFO.
35 New Cases Announced in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is announcing 35 new cases of COVID-19 today along with 31 recoveries. Three cases were identified in the Western Zone and 16 were identified in both the Central and Northern zones. There ...
Dec 01, 2021 sergio santos / CC
New 96 Bed LTC Facility Announced in Queens County
More long-term care beds are being made available in Liverpool as the province announced plans for a new 96-bed facility. The new facility will replace Queens Manor and Hillsview Acres which together ...
Dec 01, 2021 Queens Manor is one of two LTC facilities in Liverpool set to be replaced by a new 112-bed facility. Photo: CKBW Files
Harbour View Haven Workers Call For Better Pay and More Care Hours
Workers from Harbour View Haven in Lunenburg spent the morning out in the cold as they called for improved working conditions. "Long term care is suffering both the patients and staff so we are advoca...
Nov 30, 2021 Workers from Harbour View Haven participated in a rally calling for improved working conditions. Photo: Cheyenne Nelson
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