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For the week of April 13, 2010

 
 
The War Amps 'key' to assisting child amputees
Bromlyn Myra knows the importance of The War Amps.  
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Cafeteria to be served up
The floor plan is complete, detailed design work is under way, and Bridgewater ... 
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South Shore Health denies negligence
South Shore Health is denying it was negligent in the death of a Riverport woman ... 
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Off-duty Mountie charged with impaired driving
An off-duty RCMP officer has been charged with impaired driving after allegedly ... 
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Surprise comes when session doesn't prioritize tourism
A regional group is amazed the Bridgewater leg of the province's Back to Balance ... 
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Case bumped
A Gold River man allegedly caught growing marijuana twice in 2009 will be heading ... 
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Travel, lodging costs outside Nova Scotia will receive government coverage
A New Germany woman who may be in need of a double lung transplant at some ... 
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Lighthouse reporter nominated for Atlantic Journalism Award
Lighthouse Media Group's crime reporter Lisa Brown has been nominated for ... 
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  Three women struck at Bridgewater crosswalk
Three college classmates sustained bumps and cuts April 7 after a car slammed ... 
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Chester resource centre faces cash shortfall
The Chester Family Resource Centre, in the midst of constructing its new building ... 
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Accused identity thief sent for psych assessment
A Bridgewater man accused of identity theft has been sent for a psychiatric assessment. 
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Police investigate Park View locker thefts
The Bridgewater Police Service is asking for public help in their investigation of ... 
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Bridgewater puts brakes on car allowances
Town officials put the brakes on monthly car allowances and reduced the per-kilometre ... 
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Proceeds of crime trial begins
A Blockhouse man who has already served time for drug trafficking is now on trial ... 
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MLAs confident province will be competitive despite higher HST
Local NDP MLAs anticipated a level of public discord accompanying the decision ... 
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Town given extension to meet water standards
The Town of Lunenburg has been given an extension to meet Nova Scotia water ... 
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Ramey defends government's decision to cut ferry subsidy
While promising the Dexter government would improve things for southwest Nova ... 
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BCAF plans on hold despite funding announcement
Members of the Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation (BCAF) are not yet breathing ... 
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Board considers future of alternate programs
The South Shore Regional School Board (SSRSB) is laying the groundwork for a ... 
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Decision to close utility unanimous
The Chester Municipality is getting out of the water business. 
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Access-road request being considered by county
A plan to address traffic woes at this region's largest school may take its first step ... 
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Chester hires bylaw officer
One year after it approved funding for it, the Municipality of Chester has officially ... 
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Michael Graves chosen as Bridgewater's volunteer
Glenridge Avenue resident Michael Graves is this town's 2010 choice for volunteer ... 
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  Finance minister sells budget to local business leaders
There's no time frame on how long Nova Scotians can anticipate paying a 15 per ... 
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  Residents root for garden
Whether you're a gardener with a green thumb or not, residents are rooting for ... 
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  Town reassured about visitor information centre
Officials in Mahone Bay are breathing a sigh of relief after receiving assurances ... 
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RCMP hosting seniors' police academy
It's an opportunity for seniors to go back to school. 
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Truckers grind for up-to-date road weight information
Truckers are paying big fines because of mixed messages - or a lack of messages ... 
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Water testing service scaled back
South Shore Health is cutting back its water testing service at South Shore Regional ... 
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Halifax naval anniversary celebration will not involve outports
Unlike last year's tall ship events, vessels and sailors involved in the celebration ... 
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Mobile radar trailer purchased for county
Police enforcement units in Lunenburg County have a new tool in the battle ... 
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Lunenburg world heritage strategy nears completion
The 'textbook' portion of Lunenburg's world heritage sustainability strategy is ... 
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IB conference this weekend
The second annual International Baccalaureate (IB) conference will be held this ... 
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Chester council advances money for kiosks
Municipal council has advanced Destination Bluenose Coast $2,200 to take ... 
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New group will search for the county's vital signs
A non-profit community group is looking to find the pulse of Lunenburg County. 
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Discussions could lead to expanded library services for Chester
A possible compromise between the Chester Municipal Council and the South ... 
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Legion to mark anniversary
Canada Day could see a big celebration in Mahone Bay. 
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Chester to host South Shore's largest yard sale
Welcome to the 10th annual Mayfest. 
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  Sludge blocks pipe at Bridgewater's sewage plant
While they intend to keep a closer eye on their sewage treatment plant town ... 
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Town to get insight soon on Gem Health development plan
Four years after announcing a series of seniors care developments, Gem Health ... 
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RECAP seeks active transportation upgrades
The people behind the Route Enhancement Committee for the Aspotogan Peninsula ... 
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Lunenburg resident honoured for overcoming disability
Tom Hillier never thought he would become an inspiration to anybody. 
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Municipal parks may be open for businesses this summer
The Municipality of Lunenburg is attempting to fast track a bylaw to allow vendors ... 
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Development group hosts breakfast to mark town's gains
This community's arms-length economic development promoter wants people ... 
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