COMMUNITY NEWS
Keeping winter at bay, one free coat at a time
26-02-10
By ED HALVERSON
Ed.halverson@southshorebulletin.ca
BRIDGEWATER – What looks like a small pop-up shop inside the South Shore Centre is quietly making a big difference for families across Lunenburg and Queens counties, and it’s doing it for next to nothing.
Province increases emergency funding
26-02-10
By ED HALVERSON
ed.halverson@southshorebulletin.ca
PROVINCE – For people living paycheque-to-paycheque on the South Shore, one unexpected bill can be all it takes to push a household into crisis. That’s where Nova Scotia’s diversion funding program is meant to step in, offering short-term help to keep people housed before things spiral into homelessness.
SPORTS
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Bridgewaters’ Frost Fair is back this Valentine’s Day
26-02-10
CONTRIBUTED STORY
BRIDGEWATER – On Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., you are invited to come together at 123 Empire Street for the 2026 edition of the Frost Fair. Filled with family-friendly activities, including a lobster cookie s’more station, this free event welcomes everyone to warm up to winter, gather with friends and community members, and have fun.
Shell-a-brate good times...
26-01-27
By KEVIN MCBAIN
kevin.mcbain@southshorebulletin.ca
SOUTH SHORE – Lobster mania is about to hit the South Shore as the calendar changes for the ninth annual Nova Scotia’s Lobster Crawl with events for every age, every interest, happening along the South Shore as we prepare to celebrate Nova Scotia’s beloved crustacean.
LIFESTYLES
Aging in place safely: some simple kitchen modifications
November 25, 2025
By ANNE WENTZELL
It’s often called the heart of the home. The kitchen is where meals are prepared with loving hands. But for those elderly adults who decide to age in place, there are some simple modifications to make to avoid accidents such as falls, strains, or other mishaps while cooking that gourmet meal.
The Medication Maze: older adults navigating it safely
November 18, 2025
By ANNE WENTZELL
Growing older is a blessing we should never take for granted. But sometimes aging comes with some ailments that have to be dealt with and this involves taking medications to suppress any symptoms of these medical conditions.
