Author Archives: Evan Taylor
Local Soccer Pioneer Inducted Into Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame
If you've played soccer on the South Shore you've likely run into Bob Sayer at some point. His long career has just been recognized by the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame who have inducted him in the bui...
Dec 17, 2020 Bob Sayer has been inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame for his contributions to the growth of the game. Photo: Soccer Canada
MODL Inquires About Extending Bridgewater Transit Past Exit 12
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg wants to be included in the Town of Bridgewater's transit plan and they have now officially made the inquiry. MODL council voted in favor of writing a let...
Dec 15, 2020 Osprey Village a retail shopping hub on the South Shore, NS. Photo: MODL
Schools Extend Holiday Break As a COVID-19 Precaution
Students and teachers will get to enjoy an extended holiday break this year with the province adding an extra week as a COVID-19 precaution. Students will now be off from December 19, until classes re...
Dec 11, 2020 File Photo - NS Government
Mahone Bay Nursing Home To Be Replaced With New Facility
More long-term care beds are on the way for Mahone bay with the provincial government announcing they are planning to replace the aging Mahone Bay Nursing Home with a new facility more in line with cu...
Dec 10, 2020 A mock up of the new long-term care home being built in Mahone Bay, NS. Photo: Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
MODL Mayor Voted Head of Rural Caucus
Municipal leaders from around the province have selected the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg's mayor as the newest Rural Caucus Chair for the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities. Caroly...
Dec 08, 2020 Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Carolyn Bolivar-Getson. Contributed photo.
Nova Scotia Announces New Student COVID-19 Grant
The provincial government will give around 13,000 post-secondary students a one-time non-repayable grant to help them deal with unanticipated costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. After Student...
Dec 07, 2020
Three Charged In Connection With Portapique Shooter
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have charged three people in connection with the Portapique shooting that claimed the lives of 23 people. RCMP say have been investigating those connected to the shoo...
Dec 04, 2020
Lumberjacks Still Seeking First Win
The South Shore Lumberjacks will be looking to turn things around Thursday night against the Yarmouth Mariners after starting their season 0-10-0. The problems appear to be at both ends of the ice wit...
Dec 02, 2020
COVID-19 Not Stopping Santas Return To Local Mall
COVID-19 has derailed many holiday traditions already but it won't stop Santa from coming to Bridgewater this year. Over the weekend Santa made his first appearance at the South Shore Centre, albeit w...
Dec 02, 2020
Two New Halifax Exposure Sites Announced
A few more locations were named in Halifax today as potential exposure sites of COVID-19. If you visited the Bluenose II restaurant or Highwaymen recently you may need to contact 8-1-1. The Bluenose I...
Nov 30, 2020 Dennis Sylvester Hurd / CC
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