For every one per cent increase in seat belt usage, five lives in Canada are saved. (Source: Transport Canada).

The RCMP asks that you remember the following seat-belt safety tips when traveling this weekend:

-Seat belts must be maintained in good working order and not altered in anyway as this can reduce their effectiveness.

-Air bags do not take the place of a seat belt.

-Only one person to a seat belt.

-Young children must be in approved “child restraint system” car seats suitable for their age, height, or weight.

-Wearing your seat belt properly will dramatically increase your chance of surviving a motor vehicle collision.

A couple of crazy Bedfordites jump off the jetty at the Bedford Waterfront on a hot and humid Friday afternoon. Photo by Ken Currie

Samantha Leger

Halifax Regional Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Dartmouth female.

Fourteen-year-old Samantha Leger was last seen on Friday, July 2 in the early morning hours. Her parents reported her missing just before noon that day after a note was found saying she was leaving. Her family has not had contact with her since and police have followed up on leads without any luck.

It is possible that she may be in the Bridgewater area but that has not been confirmed. Samantha is a white female, 5-foot-3, 125 pounds, with long black hair that is blond on top. She may be in possession of a small Hello Kitty backpack, and may have dyed her hair a different colour.

At this time investigators do not believe Samantha has met with foul play, however, given her age, her family is concerned for her well being. Police request that Samantha, or anyone with information on her whereabouts call Halifax Regional Police at 490-5016 or their local police department.

A duck looks to be trying to keep cool in what was already a hot Wednesday morning at the Bedford waterfront. Temperatures are expected to soar over the next couple of days as Bedford is hit with the heat wave from the West.

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A collection of videos posted on YouTube from the 2010 Canada Day fireworks at DeWolf Park in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Bedford Eagles' Jesse Boudreau drives to the basket during a game against Quebec's Dawson Community Blues at the Under-14 Eastern Canadian Championships at Citadel High School on Friday. The Eagles lost 80-62.

Hari Das

Halifax Regional Police is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Bedford man.

Sixty-two-year-old Hari Das was last seen at his Bedford home on June 27 and has not had contact with family and friend since. While there is no indication of foul play, there is concern for his well being.

Investigators are also interested in locating Mr. Das’ vehicle, a 2006 brown Jeep Liberty with Nova Scotia license plate CPX 669.

Police have attempted to locate Mr. Das without any success and are asking anyone with information on his or his vehicle’s whereabouts to call police at 490-5016.

Thousands of area residents were at DeWolf Park to take in some live entertainment and witness a spectacular fireworks show. To see photos, click on thumbnails below.

For the first in its 33-year history, Bedford Days presented “Youth Night” at DeWolf Park on Tuesday night. The events featured live entertainment including performances by Bedford's Figurehead (pictured). To see photos from Youth Night, click the thumbnails below.

The spill eventually reached the Bedford Highway and the Sackville River.

Environmental agencies are the lead on this incident which was widely reported by radio stations for traffic delay concerns.

The Police assisted where necessary to support the clean up effort.