COMMUNITY NEWS

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.

LIVERPOOL – The Thomas H. Raddall library will soon be able to open its doors to the public.

MAHONE BAY – Services at the Mahone Bay Medical Centre were disrupted since Jan. 22 due to an incident that involved a mercury spill. But as of today, Feb. 7, staff have been given the green light to move back into the facility.

BRIDGEWATER – The town recently received noticed that they are one of just nine recipients, from across the country, of the prestigious 2024 Sustainable Communities Award from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). The awards were announced Jan. 27.

SOUTH SHORE – Parents and caregivers are invited to take part in a five-week, free, online opportunity to gain knowledge about available support and assistance involving the management of, and challenges surrounding anxiety and anxiety disorders.