COMMUNITY NEWS

On Nov. 8 an Indigenous Veterans Day service, for the first time, was held at the Bridgewater Legion Branch #24. National Indigenous Veterans Day was created in 1994 to honour the distinct contributions of Indigenous soldiers, including First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous service members. Veterans Affairs Canada estimates that more than 12,000 Indigenous people served during the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War.

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When people think of health care careers, large urban hospitals often come to mind. But for many professionals, their purpose is found in smaller, close-knit communities. At South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater, staff build meaningful careers while enjoying the lifestyle and community spirit that rural Nova Scotia is known for.

BRIDGEWATER – Canadian Lawyer recently revealed their fourth edition of the country's best law firms for wills, trusts and estates and a local firm has been recognized as one of the best. The business, Carver Estate Law & Litigation was formed just two years ago by Benjamin Carver.

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BLOCKHOUSE - Lunenburg County District RCMP is investigating a collision in Blockhouse that resulted in serious injuries to two people and an outage to area phone and internet lines.

SOUTH SHORE - As Canada Post continues to face disruptions, small business owners across the South Shore say they’re struggling to absorb higher costs and logistical headaches, and some are reconsidering how much they can rely on the postal service.

BRIDGEWATER - Mayor David Mitchell has been elected president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM), pledging to strengthen communication between local governments and the province while tackling shared challenges like infrastructure, housing, and climate change.

The Town of Mahone Bay says it’s making strong progress on its housing goals thanks to a major boost from the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).

MAHONE BAY – The Mahone Bay Legion marked its 90th anniversary in 2025.

LIVERPOOL - The Region of Queens Municipality has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Patrick Hirtle as the first Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

MODL - A long-awaited conservation victory has arrived for one of Nova Scotia’s most treasured coastal landmarks. The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) and the Nova Scotia Nature Trust recently announced that Cape LaHave Island – an iconic piece of the South Shore -– will now been permanently protected.