ANTIGONISH: A former Prime Minister is praising StFX University’s commitment to aboriginal development while insisting that the federal government, and Canadians in general, must take the concerns and communities of indigenous Canadians seriously. Paul Martin, who held the country’s top...
ARICHAT: What works and what can be improved in attracting and retaining newcomers to Cape Breton are the focus of a series of public meetings around the island. Kailey Pedley, local immigration partnership coordinator with the Cape Breton Partnership, said...
HALIFAX: The premier is promising to open up more of the province by the beginning of June, but it will not be done on a regional basis. During a briefing on May 22 in...
OTTAWA: The Port Hawkesbury Municipal Airport will experience its first major expansion in several years this coming summer, with three Inverness County natives directly involved in the new ownership group setting up shop at the Port Hastings facility over...
ANTIGONISH: Retroactive RCMP pay is being placed on the backs of the municipalities that utilize their services. In a recent announcement, the federal government announced it wouldn’t be on the hook for covering the...
ANTIGONISH: Renowned educator, researcher and writer Dr. George Sefa Dei said affirming Blackness is a celebration of people and by extension, a response to anti-Blackness, during a recent lecture which wrapped up African Heritage Month. Considered by many as one...
ANTIGONISH: It’s a big boost for the community and two community groups. Last week, Central Nova MP Sean Fraser announced $625,000 in funding to help renovate the former National Philatelic Centre building, which is shared by the Canadian Association of...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The town has announced an ambitious project to connect streets, roads and trails. During its committee of the whole meeting last month, town council announced the $2.2 Connector Connect Port Hawkesbury project.
NOVA SCOTIA: Changes to the Province of Nova Scotia’s rent supplement program will expand eligibility for low-income seniors and put more money in the pockets of seniors who receive the supplement. Minister of Municipal...
ANTIGONISH: The founder and driving force behind the MacLeod Group, the premiere nursing home provider in rural Nova Scotia, has lost his courageous, multi-decade fight with cancer. Brian MacLeod passed away on Dec. 24,...




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