Author Archives: Evan Taylor
Dr. Heather Johnson Takes Over as President of Doctors Nova Scotia
Doctors Nova Scotia's new president officially took over her new role this weekend, which she will serve for one year. Dr. Johnson has practiced family medicine in Bridgewater for the past 20 years. S...
Jun 14, 2021 Dr. Heather Johnson of Bridgewater, NS took over this weekend as President of Doctors NS. Photo: Doctors NS
Chester Playhouse Catches Fire
A fire at a historic performing arts theatre in Chester has caused significant damage to the 80-year-old building. The blaze broke out on Friday afternoon shortly after 3 o'clock as thick black smoke ...
Jun 11, 2021 The Chester Playhouse engulfed in smoke as firefighter attempt to control a fire. Photo: Twitter/Hooberblob
Parkview Education Centre Experiences Brief Hold and Secure
Parkview Education Centre went into their hold and secure protocols this afternoon for a short period. The hold and secure was initially called at 1:58 p.m. and it was called off shortly after at 2:07...
Jun 11, 2021
Southwestern NS To Receive An Additional $1 Million in Annual Cancer Funding
The Nova Scotia government announced that they are investing $1 million to enhance cancer treatment in the Southwestern region of the province. The new funding will cover additional staff, medical sup...
Jun 11, 2021 Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Photo: CKBW Files
Lunenburg NOW Contest Offers Free Rent To New Business
Now Lunenburg County is putting on a contest called Big Ideas Now that will help provide things needed to start a business including four months' rent in a commercial space. The contest is being put o...
Jun 11, 2021 Now Lunenburg County is offering four months free rent for a new business in Lunenburg. Photo: NOW Lunenburg County.
Mahone Bay Approves Phase Two Of Fire Hall Plans
Mahone Bay Town Council has agreed to move forward with its plans for Phase Two of their new fire hall. Phase Two will see an extension added to the new fire hall which is still under construction. Th...
Jun 10, 2021 A mock-up of the new Mahone Bay Fire Hall. Photo: Town of Mahone Bay
25 Affordable Housing Units To Be Built In Bridgewater
The federal and provincial governments announced they were investing $3.25 million towards affordable housing projects in Bridgewater, Port Hawkesbury, and Halifax. In Bridgewater, $1.25 million will ...
Jun 09, 2021
Coast Guard Switching To Gender Neutral Uniforms
The Canadian Coast Guard is doing away with men and women's uniforms. According to Coast Guard Minister Bernadette Jordan, the change won't actually look different at all, "While we're calling it a sw...
Jun 08, 2021 Coast Guard Cadets at the Coast Guard Training Campus in Westmount, NS. Photo: Canadian Coast Guard
School Bus Strikes Electrical Lines, No Injuries Reported
According to the South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE), one of their school buses struck some powerlines as it was driving students home. Communication Director for the SSRCE Ashley Gallan...
Jun 07, 2021 A SSRCE school bus. Photo: SSRCE
Upgrades To SSRCE Schools Provides Opportunity To Improve Carbon Footprint
Last week the Nova Scotia and Federal governments announced they are investing $25 million into schools around the province. Seven South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) schools are set to ...
Jun 07, 2021 Bayview Community School is set to receive major HVAC upgrades courtesy of funding from the Federal and Provincial governments. Photo: SSRCE
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