For the week of January 18, 2011

  Statements feed confusion about lifestyle centre's menu
Conflicting messages take centre ice as proponents of the Lunenburg County... 
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Woman charged with stabbing appears in court
The Bridgewater woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend on New Year's Eve made... 
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Target buys Zellers
Cheap-chic retail giant Target has bought up to 220 Zellers stores in Canada. 
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Fire marshal closes Park View
Park View Education Centre was closed on January 12 following an order from the... 
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Dangerous driving trial adjourned for two weeks
The trial of a Riverport man charged with dangerous driving after he struck a woman... 
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Non-smoker caught with illegal cigarettes
A Hebbville man who doesn't even smoke has been fined nearly $4,500 for having... 
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MLA quashes talk of usage restrictions on Graves Island
The MLA representing the riding that includes Graves Island Provincial Park quashed... 
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  Fire breaks out in Middlewood home
Authorities are looking into the cause of a three-alarm fire that broke out January... 
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Lordly House receives federal cash
After two years of extensive renovations, Chester's "hidden gem" will soon be... 
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Judge unhappy with breathalyser stats
The region's new provincial court judge isn't happy with the number of impaired... 
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Bikes stolen in Bridgewater
Police in Bridgewater are looking for a bike thief. 
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Council looking to upgrade waste-water treatment facility
Lunenburg council has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the purpose of... 
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Substation vandals knock out power, radios
Theft and vandalism at a Nova Scotia Power substation here last week temporarily... 
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Charges pending
Authorities say charges are pending against a Voglers Cove man allegedly caught... 
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Provincial minister, MP at odds
When Sterling Belliveau left federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea's office earlier... 
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Illegal smokes could mean jail for man caught four times
A Barss Corner man repeatedly caught with illegal cigarettes could be looking at... 
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Land investigated for potential MARC North location
Communities north of Highway 103 may soon get their own Municipal Activity and... 
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Transportation waits for second permit to repair road
The Department of Transportation has one of the necessary approvals in hand... 
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Elevators on radar after issues with unit at Westmount Manor
Dozens of hydraulic elevators in buildings in the control of Nova Scotia housing authorities... 
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Foundation and radio station join for Valentine's Day fundraiser
The people of the South Shore are being asked to open their hearts this Valentine's... 
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Pet food drive organized in memory of Karissa Boudreau
The third annual Karissa Boudreau Pet Food Drive will be held January 27 in... 
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Fears relieved regarding integrity of stone bridge
You could be standing on top of it and not even know it is there. 
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East Chester rec centre directors line up new projects
For more than 100 years the East Chester recreation centre has stood as a pillar of... 
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New police chief takes over in Lunenburg
A familiar face has taken over as top cop in the Town of Lunenburg. 
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Mayor says 2010 was a very positive year for Lunenburg
Mayor Laurence Mawhinney said he believes that 2010 was "a very positive year"... 
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Reports indicate municipality in a good financial position
According to the Municipality of Lunenburg audited financial statement, council... 
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Foot doctor unexpectedly leaves village
Not two months after he opened his new foot clinic in Chester, Roger Dechesne... 
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New wing opens at Harbour View Haven
A new 13,000-square-foot addition to Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care... 
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