INVERNESS COUNTY: There are many ways to remember Jim St. Clair; teacher, historian, environmentalist, genealogist, author, volunteer, friend, and loved one. On May 11, St. Clair died in hospital at the age of 90.
STRAIT AREA: Caring for a dog can be challenging for many older adults, but some local seniors, and dogs, are receiving a helping hand. “We really support seniors who typically live at home with a dog and have either financial...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Getting groceries can be a chore, especially for with a special needs child, but the folks at the Port Hawkesbury Superstore are looking to make the endeavour much easier. “It’s not something everyone thinks about,” said Superstore customer...
HALIFAX: Have an opinion on the potential for energy crop farming and renewable energy generation in Cape Breton and northern Nova Scotia? If the answer is yes, then Elizabeth Jessome, a researcher at Dalhousie University’s School for Resource and...
Photos by Drake LowthersA member of the Royal Canadian Legion stands at attention during the singing of “O’ Canada” as part of the Havre Boucher’s Remembrance Day service on Nov. 6. Oakley...
MABOU: A whole lot still has to be worked out, but Sara Rankin is hopeful subpar Internet service won’t result in her needing to move Sara Rankin Creative, her graphic design and web design business, from its Mabou home.
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...
ST. PETER’S: A doctor’s office has closed and a local pharmacy is trying to get the word out to patients as to what to do next. Dr. Yvonne Nault recently closed her office in St. Peter’s for an undetermined period...
SHERBROOKE: Scott Beaver says the St. Mary’s River Association (SMRA) can’t wait to start work. On March 17, SMRA’s president announced they were selected as successful applicants for the federal Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund,...
STRAIT AREA: Sean Fraser says he found it moving to witness Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s virtual address to Parliament. The Immigration Minister and Central Nova MP was referring to Zelensky’s appeal last week for...




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