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Lunenburg West Debate Recap
Three of the candidates running in the riding of Lunenburg West met up Tuesday evening to square off in a debate. The field consisted of three women representing the three major parties in the provinc...
Evan Taylor Aug 11, 2021
Federal Government Invests $250M in Rural Transit
The federal government unveiled a groundbreaking transit fund recently that will specifically help rural communities. Previously most major transit funds have been exclusively for urban communities or...
Evan Taylor Aug 10, 2021 A Maritime Bus in Bridgewater NS. Photo: CKBW Files
Woodworth Hopeful For Canada Call-Up After Summer Showcase
Bridgewater native Luke Woodworth recently attended the Hockey Canada U18 Summer Showcase in Calgary. The event serves as an opportunity for some of the top young talent to work with the nation's best...
Evan Taylor Aug 10, 2021 Luke Woodworth (right) playing at the 2021 Hockey Canada Summer Showcase in Calgary, AB. Photo: Summitted Photo
Liberals Announce Vaccine Passport and Parks Funding
Liberal Leader Iain Rankin announced his party's plans to introduce the ScotiaPass if elected. The pass would essentially serve as a vaccine passport that allows private organizations to validate vacc...
Evan Taylor Aug 09, 2021 Liberal Leader Iain Rankin was at Graves Island Provincial Park announcing a $15 million dollar commitment to parks with candidates Jennifer Naugler and Jacob Killawee. Photo: Evan Taylor
Lunenburg West Candidates Set For Debate
The three candidates from the three major parties in Lunenburg West will be meeting up for a debate this Tuesday. The event is being put on by the Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce at the Bridg...
Evan Taylor Aug 09, 2021 Three of the Four Candidates from Lunenburg West will debate this Tuesday. Photo: BACC
Fishermen's ER Running on Reduced Hours For Ten Days
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg has announced their ER will be operating at reduced hours over the next 10 days. Starting on August 7 the ER will be open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. a...
Evan Taylor Aug 06, 2021 Fishermen's Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg, NS. Photo: NS Health
BPS Charge Woman With Drug Trafficking Offences
Failing to appear in court has landed a local woman in further trouble after she was arrested and then found with illegal and prescription drugs. According to the Bridgewater Police Service, Melissa Y...
Evan Taylor Aug 06, 2021 A Bridgewater Police Service Cruiser. Photo: BPS
Meet The Candidate: Amy Reitsma
The NDP candidate running in Chester- St. Margarets is looking to transition from her career as an actor to a politician. Amy Reitsma is an actor by trade and after spending two years in London, Engla...
Evan Taylor Aug 06, 2021 Chester-St. Margarets NDP Candidate Amy Reitsma. Photo: NDP Party of Nova Scotia
No Unmarked Graves Found At Shubenacadie Residential School
Researchers say they did not find any unmarked graves connected to the former Shubenacadie Residential School. According to their findings, there are graves at the site but they can be reliably dated ...
Evan Taylor Aug 05, 2021 Former Shubenacadie Residential School. Photo: Halifax, Congregational Archives
MODL Offers Third Round of Emergency Funding
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is offering another round of funding through their Emergency Assitance Fund. The fund aims to help non-profit organizations like food banks and shelters a...
Evan Taylor Aug 04, 2021 The new MODL office in Cookville, NS. Photo : MODL