COMMUNITY NEWS

LIVERPOOL – A new regional emergency operation centre opened on Aug. 24 in Liverpool, one of six across the province designed to improve Nova Scotia’s response in a crisis.

MILTON – Concerns about road conditions and safety are piling up in Queens County as municipal councillors grapple with tightening provincial funding.

QUEENS COUNTY – The Region of Queens has given almost $250,000 to individuals and community groups so far this year, but municipal staff still haven’t said where most of the money has gone.

LIVERPOOL – The fifth annual Truth and Reconciliation event is Bridgewater, promises to be bigger and better than ever thanks to new partnerships and co-operation.

LIVERPOOL – Tess Adams wants more Queens County residents to rediscover Liverpool’s Main Street.

BRIDGEWATER - After 21 years of ownership, the Pendleton Corner Store on King Street is closing down.
Kathleen Pendleton, known to locals as “Susy”, has owned the store for 21 years alongside her husband, John.

BRIDGEWATER - Since the early '90s, Jerry's Diner has been a staple in Bridgewater.



SOUTH SHORE - The Filipino Community Association of South Shore Nova Scotia is entering a new chapter with a new name, a refreshed identity, and a renewed commitment to strengthening Filipino culture and community connections across the South Shore.

CLARK’S HARBOUR – Bluenose ll, originally a fishing schooner and now a Nova Scotia icon, sailed into West Head, on Cape Sable Island, taking part in the Town of Clark’s Harbour Wharf Party Celebration Sept. 2. 

CALEDONIA – As the Queens County Fair celebrates its 140th year at the exhibition grounds in Caledonia, organizers are gearing up for another successful event showcasing agriculture and a rural lifestyle.

SOUTH SHORE - Concerns about unreliable cellular service are continuing to increase across Nova Scotia, with many residents in rural areas reporting dead zones, dropped calls and trouble finding a dependable signal.

LIVERPOOL – It’s a short opening season for The Big Splash Outdoor Pool in Liverpool, but Region of Queens Mayor Scott Christian says he hopes they can expand on it next year.