COMMUNITY NEWS

SOUTH SHORE – A decision by the South Shore Regional Centre of Education (SSRCE) to remove certain flags from South Shore schools seems to have taken the government of Nova Scotia by surprise and has groups across the region worried about the impacts on inclusion and diversity.

CALEDONIA - “I’ve developed a deep understanding of the need for a strong support system in our community. My commitment to establish a youth centre stems from my personal journey. My experiences have fueled a passion to create positive change and I have a unique understanding of the critical gaps in support services in our rural community.”

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.