TRURO: As the public inquiry probing April 2020’s mass shooting in rural Nova Scotia wrapped up months of public hearings last week, the RCMP response to the rampage took centre stage.
Lawyers for the...
ANTIGONISH: While he’s reminded numerous times on a daily basis, Andrew Chacko has never heard someone tell him how well he’s doing, whether in his personal or professional life.
The 38-year-old Chacko, who was...
TRURO: After hearing from First Nations communities at last week’s public hearings probing April 2020’s mass shooting rampage, the inquiry had to cancel a similar panel planned for African Nova Scotian input because of scheduling conflicts.
MABOU: The Mawi Ta’Mk Society was chosen as the next group to receive financial support from 100 Women Who Care Rural Cape Breton.
The group met on Sept. 15 at Strathspey Place in Mabou,...
HALIFAX: Marine biologists in the Maritmes are on the alert for seals with avian flu after cases were discovered in Quebec and Maine.
Reports of seal strandings here haven’t seen a spike, unlike in...
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: The Municipality of the County of Antigonish has been recognized by StFX University for their contributions to the post-secondary institution, particularly since the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
During the municipality’s...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A local branch of an iconic Canadian retailer operating in the automotive, hardware, sports and leisure, and housewares sectors recently celebrated turning 100-years-old.
On Sept. 8, the Port Hawkesbury Canadian Tire store...
OTTAWA: A man who tirelessly dedicated more than half a century to his community through firefighting now has his name etched on a national memorial dedicated to honouring those who have contributed selflessly to the life-saving service.
TRURO: Many questions remain after an RCMP constable once described by another officer as “a good friend” of the man behind April 2020’s mass shooting and arson rampage testified during last week’s public inquiry.
TRURO: The public inquiry into April 2020’s mass shooting and arson rampage is in its third and final phase with a focus on coming up with recommendations to help keep Canadian communities safer.
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