COMMUNITY NEWS

MODL - The Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) is encouraged that residents seem to be paying closer attention to the budget process this year.

BRIDGEWATER - Don't be fooled by the name.

NOVA SCOTIA – Nova Scotia Health, the largest employer in the province, will hold its second annual career fair March 27 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 11 locations.

Southwest Nova Ag. Day March 22

This year is the 35th anniversary of the House of Commons all-party resolution to end child poverty in Canada by the year 2000.

LUNENBURG - Pride Lunenburg says the number of hate symbols displayed across the South Shore is on the rise.

LUNENBURG - The province is hoping to give new life to two vacant buildings on the Lunenburg waterfront.

HALIFAX - The South Shore chapter of the Council of Canadians were organizers of the Special Interests for Democracy protest held outside the Nova Scotia Legislature on Wednesday, March 5.

BRIDGEWATER – Bridgewater and Mahone Bay are the recipients of close to $4 million from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) as announced March 3.

BRIDGEWATER – South Shore Public Libraries is making what some would consider “dangerous books” available to all.

LIVERPOOL – The Thomas H. Raddall library will soon be able to open its doors to the public.

MAHONE BAY – Services at the Mahone Bay Medical Centre were disrupted since Jan. 22 due to an incident that involved a mercury spill. But as of today, Feb. 7, staff have been given the green light to move back into the facility.