Author Archives: Evan Taylor
Tory leadership candidate, Pierre Poilievre to visit South Shore this weekend
Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre will bring his Nova Scotia tour to the South Shore this weekend. The Carelton MP plans to host a meet and greet at the Island and Barrington Passage ...
May 13, 2022
Group organizing hosts for Ukrainian families on South Shore, seeking more hosts
When war first broke out in Ukraine, Leanne Arnott knew she needed to do something but at the time was unsure of what she could do to help, now she's helping Ukrainian families fleeing their homeland ...
May 12, 2022 President Of Ukraine
Lunenburg testing waters for housing development on Upper King St
The Town of Lunenburg is exploring the prospect of selling some of its real estate portfolio on Upper King Street. As part of this year's budget, the town announced its intentions to develop a strateg...
May 12, 2022 A map showing the properties Lunenburg is considering selling. Photo: Town of Lunenburg.
Proposed herring quota would put lobster fishermen in a pinch for bait
Proposed quota The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is pursuing a commercial quota on herring for areas off Southwest Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy. DFO is proposing the use of a new stock modeli...
May 11, 2022 Jacob Bøtter / CC
Canada Day Celebrations to return to Bridgewater
After the last two years of Canada Day celebrations were derailed by COVID the Town of Bridgewater is planning a return to normal this year. "While we know COVID isn't gone completely, people know how...
May 10, 2022 bayasaa / CC
Forest harvesting plans near Minamkeak Lake halted
The Department of Natural Resources says they've put an indefinite hold on plans for forest harvesting on three plots of crown land near Minamkeak Lake in Lunenburg County. As is standard protocol for...
May 10, 2022 Minamkeak Lake. Photo: Coastal Action
MP Perkins calls for reopening of Shelburne and Lunenburg ports of entry
South Shore- St. Margarets MP Rick Perkins says the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) is failing to live up to promises made to communities with international ports of entry. While speaking in the...
May 09, 2022 South Shore- St. Margaret's MP Rick Perkins speaking in the House of Commons. Photo: Government of Canada.
Pine Grove playground vandalized, RCMP investigating
Lunenburg District RCMP are investigating vandalism at the Pine Grove Outdoor Park.
May 09, 2022 A damaged sign at the Pine Grove Outdoor Park. Photo: Facebook
Sarah Mitton sets new Canadian record in shot put
Nova Scotian Olympian Sarah Mitton claimed the Canadian record in shot put over the weekend with a career-best throw of 19.58 meters. Mitton made her record-breaking throw with her final attempt at th...
May 09, 2022 Sarah Mitton celebrates after winning gold at the Summer Universiade in Italy (Photo Courtesy - Mathieu Belanger)
Bluenose II deck tours and cruises return
After the last two touring seasons of the Bluenose II were derailed by the pandemic it will return to business as usual this year. The Bluenose II has released its schedule which shows it will be stay...
May 09, 2022
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