The provincial government’s reopening plan is being praised by some as the first signs of sanity during this global pandemic, but criticized by others who believe Nova Scotia is reopening too quickly.
In a...
The provincial government is rightly receiving a lot of criticism of its new plan for the sale of cannabis.
On January 30, Mark Furey, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, along with Bret Mitchell, president and CEO of the Nova...
With the votes cast and ballots counted, the unofficial numbers of the May 30 provincial election provided by Elections Nova Scotia have many stories to tell.
Without a doubt, the biggest story of the night was the ouster of veteran...
After being accused of inaction and indecision in protecting the moderate livelihood fishery in the southwest part of Nova Scotia, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) continues facing criticism.
Recently, the Assembly of...
On the heels of Highland Grow Inc. being approved by Health Canada to start producing cannabis in Antigonish County, and a glowing economic impact study from Port Hawkesbury Paper, comes more good news.
On January 8, First Nation, federal, provincial,...
Hopefully plans by Nova Scotia’s Auditor General to find out why the provincial government has not closed Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) outlets show that the right decision was made.
In 2014, an internal...
With 2017 in the books and a new year underway, this is an opportune time to review and look ahead.
One of the most significant stories from the past year took place early last January with a tragic murder-suicide in...
A recent presentation from the secretary of the Mabou Farmers Market to Inverness Municipal Council offered some very positive news.
Michelle Smith appeared before council on December 5 to let them know that the market just completed its 10th season.
Smith...
On February 10, the Town of Port Hawkesbury hosted the first in a series of events designed to get girls moving while celebrating themselves and each other.
Approximately 31 girls ranging in age from 11 to 14 took part in...
The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) hosted its annual State of the Strait Region Business Update at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre on March 21.
SACOC executive director Amanda Mombourquette explained the update is an opportunity to showcase accomplishments...