ANTIGONISH: The leader of Nova Scotia’s New Democratic Party was in Antigonish last week on the first leg of a summer tour of the province.
On July 4, Gary Burrill attended the Antigonish Highland Games Street Fair on Main Street....
PORT HOOD: With rumours circulating that Cabot Golf is looking to open a third course in the area of West Mabou Beach Provincial Park, members of Inverness Municipal Council mulled over what position they ought to adopt if they...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The president of Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) says the labour shortages that already exist are going to get much worse over the next 10 years, and entrepreneurs have two options to off-set this.
Francis McGuire discussed ACOA’s...
PORT HOOD: Inverness Municipal Council is going to take another crack at improving cell service in the county.
“I am receiving more complaints about the lack of cell service than anything else around Margaree, especially Northeastern Margaree,” said Laurie Cranton,...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A new tradition took hold at last week’s regular meeting of town council, which ended with the introduction of a public question period for residents in attendance.
A recommendation from Port Hawkesbury Town Council’s Committee-of-the-Whole to set aside...
HALIFAX: Removing asbestos at power stations, including a local facility, could cost the province’s power provider a lot of money.
In a letter to Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board regulatory affairs officer/clerk Doreen Friis, Nova Scotia Power (NSP) capital...
ANTIGONISH: Ahead of the new provincial budget, the government announced that it will invest approximately $244 million in new projects by the end of this fiscal year.
The funding will include a contribution of over $120 million to improve high-speed...
MULGRAVE: Ralph Hadley, who has experience with Mulgrave Town Council stretching back over 15 years, will now sit at the head of the table for council sessions.
Hadley won the mayor’s seat last Saturday over incumbent Mayor Lorne MacDonald in...
ANTIGONISH: Nova Scotia Gaelic instructors came together last week to share ideas and hone their skills.
Cruinneachadh Sgioba nan Taoitearan 2018 (The Gàidhlig aig Baile Instructors’ Team Gathering 2018) took place on April 20 and 21 at the People’s Place...
ROCKDALE: Heavy spring rain has caused issues for some drivers on Richmond County’s Kings Road.
Last week, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (DTIR) finished up repairs to Kings Road in Rockdale. The road has suffered from multiple washouts...