For the week of December 14, 2010

  Four people believed hurt when car, school bus crash
Four people are believed to be hurt and firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life... 
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Bridgewater slow to make gains for part in TV diet doc
The Main Street of the South Shore's loss could be a gain for the Region of Queens... 
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Valley Tire's bid to buy vacant glove plant denied
The province's arm's-length business development agency has denied a bid by a... 
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Driver drunk at time of collision
A Chester man who cut off a motorcycle causing a collision in Chester back in April... 
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Feds extend stimulus project deadline
The federal government's decision to extend the deadline for completion of projects... 
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Jury to hear drug allegations
A Gold River man will be back in court in January to get a trial date after opting... 
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Council votes in favour of Masons Beach Road development
Town council has unanimously agreed to enter into a development agreement that... 
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Shoreham Village rate increase slashed
Shoreham Village has cancelled a proposed 15 per cent rental increase for apartment... 
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Drunk driver had loaded shotgun behind seat
Getting caught driving drunk with a loaded shotgun behind his truck seat landed... 
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New physician found for Mahone Bay practice
Dr. Alexander Steeves confirmed last week that he has recruited a replacement... 
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Fishermen's expected to be first to change to care centre
South Shore Health is expecting that Fishermen's Memorial will be among the first... 
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Rissers store arson lands teen on probation
A teenager involved in the arson that destroyed the old Rissers General Store in... 
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Mounties probe hit and run
The RCMP are turning to the public for help in connection with a hit-and-run... 
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Council supports policy for healthy food alternatives
Municipal councils in Lunenburg and Queens counties are being asked to support... 
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Access ramp funded by auxiliary
People with mobility problems will have no shortage of parking spaces now at... 
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Province expects school boards to slash central office staff
The province is directing school boards to trim the fat from their central offices as... 
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Councils study amalgamation of government services
Three municipalities in Lunenburg County are looking for answers to the age-old... 
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Accused robber has new lawyer
A man accused of robbing a West Dublin senior finally has a new lawyer - his third... 
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Pleasantville bus stop reinstated
It took many months of lobbying, a handful of stop-gap solutions and countless... 
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Chainsaws stolen
Police in Bridgewater are looking for a couple of stolen chainsaws and whoever... 
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Pulled knife on father
A judge has ordered a Chester man to have no contact with his father for a year... 
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Restaurant staff go pink in support of the Rose Fund
Staff at Delong's Family Restaurant are into the pink on Fridays.  
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VOCTADA elects new chairwoman
The Village of Chester Tourism and Development Association (VOCTADA) has a... 
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Bridgewater poised for noise bylaw's first reading
Decibel limits, time restrictions and fine amounts are some decisions facing... 
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Solar energy project shows $3,400 in first year savings
The first year of savings generated from a Dayspring district fire department solar-energy... 
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Monies for local heritage groups announced
The provincial government is funding two Chester municipal organizations to... 
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'Tis the season for fire safety
As festive as this time of year can be, it's also a time of year when tragedy strikes... 
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Little girl left alone on road
A school bus driver recently abandoned a five-year-old girl on a rural road not... 
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Woman gets MS treatment in time for holidays
Geraldine Wagner is readying herself for a trip to Albany, New York.  
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Elevators upgraded to prevent breakdowns
It is hoped that ongoing repairs will keep South Shore Regional Hospital's elevators... 
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