LaHave River

• Ottawa’s tender to dispose of 3 derelict ‘eyesore’ ships in Bridgewater, N.S. closes

  A tender issued earlier this month by the federal government has closed. Ottawa is seeking a bidder to remove, deconstruct and dispose of three derelict ships in Bridgewater.

  Environment

  Nov 21, 2023
  
• Bridgewater, N.S. mayor eager to have derelict vessels removed from wharf

  Mayor David Mitchell calls the vessels in the LaHave River an 'eyesore' and hopes the development company that owns the wharf comes forward with a plan soon.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
  
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• N.S. community completes young activist’s goal to remove sewage pipes from LaHave River

  A ceremony in LaHave, N.S., marked the achievement of a goal to remove all straight pipes from the LaHave River, a project spearheaded by a young resident for the past eight years.

  Environment

  Apr 28, 2023
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• Vehicle and body recovered from LaHave River after search by RCMP divers

  Police first responded on Sunday, along with two fire departments, when it was reported a vehicle was spotted "in the process of submerging" in the water. 

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2023
• Bridgewater says a not-so-fond farewell to the HMCS Cormorant

  Dozens of people gathered in parks and parking lots on the shores of the LaHave River on Wednesday to watch the Cormorant leave its home in Bridgewater, N.S.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2020
• Local MP applauds as coast guard works to secure derelict ship from N.S. river

  The next step will be to stabilize the vessel and remove bilge water and oil to assist in the righting of the ship, beginning in January.

  Environment

  Dec 9, 2019
• Foul play not suspected after body found in LaHave River: N.S. RCMP

  Police are investigating after a body was found in the Lahave River Tuesday morning.

  Canada

  May 22, 2018
• Raw sewage flowing into the LaHave River in Bridgewater, N.S.

  Repairs to a broken pipe won't be made until Tuesday or Wednesday.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2018
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• Nova Scotia teen wins $5K prize for spearheading clean-up of contaminated river

  Stella Bowles is the newest winner of the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a prize that celebrates the efforts of young people from North America who "have made a significant positive difference to people and the environment."

  Environment

  Sep 25, 2017
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• Nova Scotia girl’s dream to see LaHave River clean coming true

  "I'm just really, really happy and excited that I can actually go swimming in the river someday"

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2017