and Thorburn Consolidated. Notable residents Dr. Carrie Best, journalist, publisher, activist George Canyon, country singer who was the runner-up in the USA Network's Nashville Star 2 in 2004 Kori Cheverie, 2014 Clarkson Cup champion Brian Cyr, darts player J.D. Fortune, former lead singer of Australian rock band INXS. He was chosen as their new singer after winning CBS's Rock Star: INXS in 2005. Graham Fraser, 19th-century industrialist, Founder of the Nova Scotia Steel Company and mayor of New Glasgow John James Grant, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Peter MacKay, federal Conservative politician, formerly served as Minister of Justice and Attorney General Lisa MacLeod, Ontario cabinet minister Perry F. Rockwood (1917-2008), radio evangelist Jon Sim, professional ice hockey player with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League, won the Stanley Cup in 1999 with the Dallas Stars. Mike Smith, actor known primarily for his role as "Bubbles" in Trailer Park Boys. Derrick Walser, professional ice hockey player with the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the Swiss National League A. Colin White, Retired NHL player, won the Stanley Cup in 2000 and 2003 with the New Jersey Devils. John Wilson, internationally renowned sculptor. Dann Alexander, freelance writer and animal rights activist. Media Radio FM 88.7: CBAF-10 (Première Chaîne) FM 89.5: CBHN (CBC Radio One) FM 94.1: CKEC East Coast FM (adult contemporary) FM 97.9: CKEZ (Classic Rock) Newspapers The News See also List of municipalities in Nova Scotia Notes References External links Official New Glasgow Website Towns in Nova Scotia