Author Archives: Evan Taylor
Second derelict vessel hauled out of LaHave River
The second of three vessels being removed from the LaHave River has left Bridgewater after being dismantled on land. Earlier this summer the Canadian Coast Guard began overseeing the dismantling of th...
Jul 10, 2024
N.S. launches survey seeking feedback on state of policing
The provincial government is seeking feedback from Nova Scotians on the state of policing in the province. An online survey has been launched where residents can anonymously share their thoughts on ho...
Jul 10, 2024
Environment Canada says mid-June heatwave was more likely because of humans
Environment Canadas' new Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system (REWEAS) found that the heatwave that hit Atlantic Canada and parts of Ontario in mid-June was made more likely due to humans. B...
Jul 09, 2024 Alan Levine / CC
Centennial Trail Bridge won't reopen until fall or later
According to officials with the town, the Centennial Trail Bridge in Bridgewater will not reopen until at least the fall. It was lit on fire in late June by a youth, however, thanks to a quick respons...
Jul 09, 2024
Lunenburg Academy calling for art from alumni
The Lunenburg Academy Foundation (LAF) is calling on school alumni for art submissions as they look to feature their work in a gallery. Anyone who attended the Academy before 2012 is invited to submit...
Jul 09, 2024
Bridgewater Mayor addresses concerns over homeless drop-in clinic
Bridgewater's Mayor is addressing concerns from residents surrounding a relatively new drop-in clinic for the homeless in the town's downtown core. The drop-in centre called Cedar House is located on ...
Jul 08, 2024
Big Ex concerned about loss of local livestock vet
The Big Ex is concerned about what not having a local livestock veterinarian will mean for them in the future. In June, South Shore Veterinary Hospital announced they'd be ceasing large animal service...
Jul 08, 2024
Lunenburg Barnacle co-founder to run for mayor
Lunenburg will have its second contested mayoral race in a little over one year. The former editor-in-chief and co-founder of the Lunenburg Barnacle Jesse Ward announced he would be running for mayor ...
Jul 08, 2024
St.FX breaks ground on new medical research facility
It was an exciting day at St. Francis Xavier University as they hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the new Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Hall. StFX President Dr. Andy Hakin joined Dr. Victor and M...
Jul 05, 2024
Gaffs Point cleanup postponed
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has postponed its trail maintenance at the Gaff Point Nature Reserve. They planned to lead volunteers on a day of trail clean up around Gaff Point, clearing debr...
Jul 05, 2024
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