Author Archives: Evan Taylor
532-Year-Old Hemlock Discovered in Hubbards Is The Oldest Tree In The Maritimes
Nova Scotia can now claim to have the oldest tree in the maritime provinces after researchers from the Department of Natural Resources inspected core samples from an eastern hemlock. The tree is situa...
Nov 23, 2021 Peter Bush,(right) manager of research at the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables with summer students Meaghan Pollock (left-centre) and Dafna Schultz with the oldest tree in the Maritimes. Photo: Peter Bush.
4H Community Forest Sells Out
The Brookside Cemetary in Bridgewater will be decorated for the holiday season once again as the local 4H club announced they've sold all the Christmas trees in their Community Forest. The event serve...
Nov 22, 2021 The 2019 4H Community Forest in Bridgewater NS. Photo: Facebook.
Environment Department Investigating LaHave Oil Spill
Earlier this month the Bridgewater Fire Department (BFD) responded to a petrochemical leak on the LaHave River that coincided with heavy rainfall. BFD Cheif Michael Nauss said they were able to determ...
Nov 22, 2021 Members of the Bridgewater Fire Department attending to an oil spill near the Bridgewater Marina. Photo: Evan Taylor
Cell Phones Lead All Electronics In Causing Fires
Health Canada says of all the technology in your home your cell phone and its accessories are the most likely to start a fire. New data released this week shows cell phones and accessories have caused...
Nov 20, 2021 File photo
Lumberjacks Look To Snap Losing Streak in Edmunston
The South Shore Lumberjacks will be looking at their two-game road trip this week as an opportunity to get their season back on track. They are in Edmunston tonight to take on the Blizzard who current...
Nov 18, 2021
Kim Masland Tests Positive For COVID-19
Nova Scotia's Minister of Public Works Kim Masland issued a statement today indicating she has tested positive for COVID-19. The Queens MLA said she received news of her positive test on Wednesday mor...
Nov 17, 2021 Kim Masland at Province House being sworn in as an MLA. Photo: NS Government.
Infant-Childcare Centre Opens in Liverpool
Liverpool is now home to a new infant care centre, the first of its kind in the area. The facility opened its doors for the first time on Monday but they held their grand opening today. The Infant Car...
Nov 16, 2021 The new Infant Care Facility in Liverpool, NS. Photo: Queens Daycare Association.
Lunenburg Academy Plans To Refurbish Old School Bell
The Lunenburg Academy Foundation (LAF) is looking to bring the Academy's old school bell back to campus. When the Lunenburg Academy was in operation as a school its bell played an important role, lett...
Nov 15, 2021 The Lunenburg Academy is a National Historic Site. Photo: Government of Canada.
Liverpool Privateers Looking To Move Atop Standings
The Liverpool Privateers are hoping they can move into a tie for first place in the Fred Fox Division with the Sackville Blazers as they go head to head at 7:30 p.m. tonight with the Blazers in Sackvi...
Nov 15, 2021
Derek Wells Wins Chester Council Seat In Special Election
Derek Wells is the newest councilor for District Three in the Municipality of the District of Chester. A special election was held last week to replace outgoing Councilor Danielle Barkhouse who was re...
Nov 15, 2021 Derek Wells recently won the special election held for the District Three in the MODC. Photo: MODC.
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