Sewage fees spike for some Bridgewater users, property tax rates unchanged
BRIDGEWATER — In a municipal election year, civic politicians declined to change residential and commercial property tax rates or baseline...
Record number of BJHS students participate in heritage fair event
BRIDGEWATER - A record 170 projects filled the gymnasium at Bridgewater Junior High School for the annual BJHS heritage fair...
Locals among accused in connection to alleged killing of Bridgewater area man
BRIDGEWATER — Men with ties to Lunenburg County are accused of having links to the alleged killing of a 47-year-old...
Liberals highlight Bridgewater’s housing, infrastructure pressures
HALIFAX — The opposition Grits highlighted Bridgewater’s infrastructure pressures when questioning the Houston government about the prospects of the province...
Queens County U18A Cougars claim provincial title
LIVERPOOL - The Queens U18A County Cougars are provincial champions!
The Cougars completed a highlight-reel season with a 2-0 victory over...
Man, 60s, sustains “severe” burns in Liverpool house fire
LIVERPOOL - A man in his 60s sustained serious burns in a fire that ripped through his Town Lake Road...
Government awards procurement to remove boats from Bridgewater wharf
BRIDGEWATER — The federal government is paying Antigonish County-based R.J. MacIsaac Construction Ltd. nearly $4 million to remove, deconstruct and...
April showers bring… kittens
Here at SHAID Tree Animal Shelter, we are at the beginning of kitten season, already with five pregnant queens in...
Municipality formalizes Bayport park management deal
BAYPORT – The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) formalized a five-year management deal with a community group in...
Hallelujah and Trumpets!
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LUNENBURG - Matthais Maute will be directing the Ensemble ArtChoral and Ensemble Caprice for Hallelujah and Trumpets! a performance...
NSJHL finals down to a best-of-three
BRIDGEWATER – It’s down to a best-of-three.
The NSJHL final series between the South Shore Lumberjacks and the Antigonish Bulldogs is...
Liverpool cheer teams win western titles
LIVERPOOL - The Wildcats and Warriors’ cheer teams are once again western region cheer champions.
The South Queens Middle School (SQMS)...
Hebbville family celebrates positivity with first children’s book
BRIDGEWATER — Mary Jayne and Kyle Wyman channel real-life experiences with their two sons and transform the family into animals...
MLAs celebrate Bridgewater’s 125 years with mayors past, present, at legislature
HALIFAX — The provincial lawmaker who represents the Main Street of the South Shore paid tribute to Bridgewater’s 125th birthday...
Municipalities, EAC call for action on protection act
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Municipalities and the Ecology Action Centre (EAC) want the Coastal Protection Act (CPA) fully implement sooner than later.
On...
I have one suggestion for you
Do you look forward to each day with optimism? Or do you anticipate it with dread? Maybe you’re thinking, “There’s...
Federal minister in Lunenburg to talk heritage, housing with municipal officials
LUNENBURG — With decisions surrounding the futures, and funding, of Cumberland Street town hall and the former Duke Street fire...
The many ways that we can serve
Knowing that one has found their purpose in life is important for many people, including, or perhaps especially, for young...
The Ark, Michelin reap benefits of refundable agreement
BRIDGEWATER — A refundables agreement allows a Bridgewater-based association to pay participants of its programming, while, at the same time,...
Charity fundraiser eyes $1 million milestone in 2025
LUNENBURG — On the heels of successfully drumming up $50,000 toward the future acquisition of gear for Lunenburg’s hospital, organizers...
All about the beautiful ring-necked duck
On March 23, I found ring-necked ducks at quite a few locations and Steven Hiltz reported them at Wentzell’s Lake...
Premier Houston delivers State of the Province address
COOKVILLE - "We will continue to invest in Nova Scotians. I think you're worth it. We will also commit to...
Help give a veteran a lift campaign
BRIDGEWATER - The Bridgewater #24 branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is asking for financial help.
The branch that has served...
NSJHL finals tied at one game apiece
BRIDGEWATER – The series is tied 1-1.
The South Shore Jr. B Lumberjacks and the two-time defending league champion Antigonish Bulldogs...
Lunenburg’s top bureaucrat departs back to the Prairies
LUNENBURG — Jamie Doyle’s tenure as Lunenburg’s top bureaucrat lasted nearly two years. Originally of Cape Breton, Doyle, who came...
