COMMUNITY NEWS

BRIDGEWATER - Big changes are on the way for the South Shore Transition House Association (SSTHA) as the organization moves forward with plans to better support women and children escaping domestic violence.

LUNENBURG - The 10th annual Lunenburg Literary Festival, known as Lunenburg Lit, kicks off Nov. 6-8 at locations throughout the UNESCO World Heritage site.

LUNENBURG - The Lunenburg and District Fire Department marked Fire Prevention Week 2025 with a focus on lithium battery safety, community education, and engagement with young firefighters.

NEW GLASGOW/LUNENBURG - Lunenburg’s Town Crier Stephen Findlay earned a second-place finish at the international town crier competition held in New Glasgow Sept. 18-21.

BRIDGEWATER – Hundreds of 4-H members from across the province took over the South Shore Exhibition grounds Sept. 26-28 for the 45th annual provincial show.

BRIDGEWATER – Calling all volunteers!

BRIDGEWATER - For the first time since 2018, the 4-H Nova Scotia provincial show will be held in Bridgewater at the South Shore Exhibition grounds Sept. 26-28.

LUNENBURG – Firefighter Nicholas Falt recently returned from the Firefit World and Canadian National championships held in St. Catharines, Ont. Sept. 10-14.

MAHONE BAY – The 29th annual Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival is taking place over three weeks this year, from Sept. 26 to Oct. 13.

SOUTH SHORE – This year marks a remarkable milestone for one of Lunenburg County’s most influential businesses.

THE GLOBE – Lieutenant (N) Corey Pickens has come a long way since settling in Bridgewater after university. Currently halfway around the world with the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), his path to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) was a meandering one.

CHESTER - A significant residential development is being proposed for the Chester Hills neighbourhood, with Halyard Developments Ltd. seeking approval to build 134 units across three multi-unit buildings on Stanford Lake Road.