A group of residents in Inverness County is correct in their claims that rural areas are being treated unfairly by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and governments of all levels.
After Hurricane Dorian shut down...
More than a week removed from the touch-down of
Hurricane Dorian, some lessons are starting to emerge.
On September 7, the storm was upgraded to Category 1
strength with winds of 100 miles per hour in...
There was been a whirlwind of activity surrounding contract negotiations between the Government of Nova Scotia and the province’s teachers.
On November 28, the Nova Scotia Teacher's Union (NSTU) announced their intention to exercise their work-to-rule option, so that on...
There is an old wives’ tale, Green Christmas make for a full graveyard.
This grim prediction appears to have two main theories. The cold weather kills the germs and viruses, therefore with the warm...
After another whirlwind year in which change occurred quickly, and in some instances without warning, come thoughts of what lies ahead for the coming 12 months.
In the absence of provincial or municipal elections this year, one of the biggest...
A bit of outside-the-box thinking might go a long way toward remedying the issue of wharves in Port Hood and on Port Hood Island.
The wharves were dealt something of a death blow on December 16 of last year when...
A lot of negativity was avoided when the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union (NSTU) and the provincial government agreed to sit down face-to-face.
Late last month, the president of the NSTU, Liette Doucet, and Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil met to...
The Strait area was deeply affected by the recent passing of former Member of Parliament and federal cabinet minister Allan J. MacEachen.
MacEachen passed away on September 12 at the age of 96. He was born and raised in Inverness...
A new council has been elected and the Municipality of the County of Richmond is at a pivotal chapter in its history.
With the results of a forensic audit now in the hands of elected officials and staff, and the...
The provincial government has done Nova Scotians a disservice when it comes to the legalization of cannabis.
Following consultation with Nova Scotians, health experts, law enforcement officials, municipalities, and other stakeholders, the province announced key decisions about the legalization of...