Author Archives: Evan Taylor
MODL Mayor Voted Head of Rural Caucus
Municipal leaders from around the province have selected the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg's mayor as the newest Rural Caucus Chair for the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities. Caroly...
Dec 08, 2020 Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Carolyn Bolivar-Getson. Contributed photo.
Nova Scotia Announces New Student COVID-19 Grant
The provincial government will give around 13,000 post-secondary students a one-time non-repayable grant to help them deal with unanticipated costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. After Student...
Dec 07, 2020
Three Charged In Connection With Portapique Shooter
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have charged three people in connection with the Portapique shooting that claimed the lives of 23 people. RCMP say have been investigating those connected to the shoo...
Dec 04, 2020
Lumberjacks Still Seeking First Win
The South Shore Lumberjacks will be looking to turn things around Thursday night against the Yarmouth Mariners after starting their season 0-10-0. The problems appear to be at both ends of the ice wit...
Dec 02, 2020
COVID-19 Not Stopping Santas Return To Local Mall
COVID-19 has derailed many holiday traditions already but it won't stop Santa from coming to Bridgewater this year. Over the weekend Santa made his first appearance at the South Shore Centre, albeit w...
Dec 02, 2020
Two New Halifax Exposure Sites Announced
A few more locations were named in Halifax today as potential exposure sites of COVID-19. If you visited the Bluenose II restaurant or Highwaymen recently you may need to contact 8-1-1. The Bluenose I...
Nov 30, 2020 Dennis Sylvester Hurd / CC
Liverpool High Students Vote To Change Offensive Warriors Mascot
The Liverpool Regional Highschool Warriors will have a new logo in the near future after students were asked if they thought a change was necessary. "We have a group of students who are very socially ...
Nov 20, 2020 Students at Liverpool Regional High School recently voted to get rid of the former Warriors logo as they believed it to be an offensive depiction of an indigenous man. Photo Courtesy: LRHS
Lockeport Residents Save Beloved Tree
Residents of Lockeport have successfully convinced the town to reconsider cutting down a spruce tree that is near the center of the town. Earlier this week the town announced their intent to remove th...
Nov 20, 2020 A spruce tree in Lockeport that was due to be cut down, seen here decorated with signs calling to save the tree. Photo: Bonnie Knickerson
MODL Seeks Input On Cape LaHave Island
Residents interested in conservation, stewardship and Cape LaHave Island are being encouraged to participate in community consultation efforts relating to the island. Before any major plans are set in...
Nov 18, 2020 Campers enjoying a sunny day on Cape LaHave Island. Photo: Nova Scotia Government
Hebbville Fire Destroys Auto Repair Shop
Firefighters from over a dozen departments responded to a fire in Hebbville this afternoon after they received reports of high flames and loud explosions. The first call came in around noon according ...
Nov 17, 2020 Firefighters control the burned remains of McCarthy's Towing & Recovery Ltd. Photo: Evan Taylor
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