COMMUNITY NEWS

NOVA SCOTIA – Scotian Shores is a group that has been cleaning shorelines in the province since its founding in 2020. The number of volunteers continue to grow, but the amount of debris, also continues to grow.

BRIDGEWATER – Being good at critical thinking, building with Lego and coding are all key to success in the robotics world. We have a few young people in the Bridgewater area that are very good at.

LOCKEPORT – A shiny, new playground in Lockeport is now open.

LIVERPOOL – There could soon be more police officers on the street in Queens County, but you may not see them.

LUNENBURG COUNTY – Young Lunenburg County YMCA podcasters are taking their microphones into the hallways of two Bridgewater nursing homes to spark conversations about residents’ lived experiences.

LIVERPOOL – Region of Queens councillors will take another crack at whittling down their $35-million budget on Tuesday, as residents brace for significant property tax hikes.

LIVERPOOL – Work on the $8-million outdoor pool in Liverpool is swimming along, according to Region of Queens Mayor Scott Christian.

MODC - The Municipality of the District of Chester plans to partner with community groups to make water available for residents whose wells have run dry.

BRIDGEWATER – The Filipino Community Association – South Shore was formally put together recently, a logo was voted upon and an official meeting was held to introduce the concept Jan. 31.

Programs may be spared after all

LUNENBURG – The Rotary Club of Lunenburg’s first flea market this year was a huge success, with 60 vendors renting tables and nearly 200 attendees perusing the various offerings throughout the market.

CHESTER – Municipal councillors recently gave residents near a provincial heritage property a little more flexibility in how they can develop their properties.