STRAIT AREA: Data from the 2016 census showed that the population in the Strait area is shrinking.
On February 8, Statistics Canada released population data from the 2016 census.
The sharpest decline was in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough...
ANTIGONISH: The RCMP has arrested three males resulting from an assault where pepper spray was used on two victims.
The incident occurred on March 24 on Notre Dame Avenue in Antigonish. The investigation by Antigonish District RCMP has revealed that...
CENTRAL NOVA: A former, long-time Central Nova Member of Parliament (MP) who was also a recent Conservative Leadership contender says he will not return to federal politics for the next federal election.
In a...
MULGRAVE: The branch of the Eastern counties regional
library (ECRL) here will not re-open this year.
Laura Emery, CEO of the ECRL, said their priority is
the safety and well-being of its staff and communities, so...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Just days into a new school year, the
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Strait Area Campus held a ceremony to
acknowledge an important community partner.
On September 5, the local campus hosted an event...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The mayor of Port Hawkesbury says town
officials will continue to operate the gym inside the Port Hawkesbury Civic
Centre after the local branch of the YMCA gets shut down later this month.
Brenda...
ISAACS HARBOUR: Like its historic namesake, once again Theodore O’Hara will assist people making the water crossing from Port Bickerton to Isaacs Harbour.
A new provincial ferry, named after the first lighthouse keeper in...
PORT HAWKESBURY: As the 2017-2018 academic year comes to a close, the Nova Scotia International Student Program (NSISP) reflects proudly on their growth and success over the past 20 years of welcoming international students to Nova Scotia.
During this time,...
HALIFAX: Two residents of the region are the winners of the Dr. Robert Strang Community Hero Award.
This year 20 Nova Scotians who inspired others, raised spirits or helped people cope during the COVID-19...
ST. PETER’S: Temporary closures that were supposed to take place from December 18-20 at the St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site swing bridge have been postponed due to forecasted weather conditions.
They will be rescheduled for a later date.
Parks Canada...