As has been stated in this very space in the
not-too-distant past, there is room for only one fully-functioning airport in
Inverness County at the moment.
The day before a meeting of Inverness Municipal Council
on June...
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...
It was good to hear that the province is continuing efforts to strengthen penalties for municipal councillors who violate the code of conduct.
On Feb. 2 in Port Hood, Inverness Municipal Council reviewed correspondence...
National Newspapers Week is running from October 1-5 and this is an opportune time to remind readers of the vital role of community newspapers.
A recent survey of Canadians 18 and older conducted by Totem Research, on behalf of News...
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (DTIR) deserves criticism for its inability to repair the Lennox Passage Lift Bridge before the start of the boating season.
Recently, Lennox Passage Yacht Club commodore Teddy Poirier said he was told by...
A quote that can be seen on a wall at Mulroney Hall on
the campus of StFX University in Antigonish has generated plenty of debate.
The statement was made to former Prime Minister and
StFX alumnus...
A total lack of communication and coordination between
health care professionals, provincial departments and civilian and military
authorities let down retired Cpl. Lionel Desmond, and helped contribute to the
tragic deaths of his family.
During the Desmond...
It’s good to see the provincial government is willing to re-open now, and is considering the easing of more public health restrictions now that daily COVID-19 numbers remain low across Nova Scotia.
According to...
Recent comments by Premier Stephen McNeil during a briefing about the COVID-19 pandemic in Nova Scotia were out-of-line, and dismissive of the media’s role in getting vital information to the public.
On May 8...
The Strait regional school board (SRSB) was able to deliver some good news for a change when it voted to keep schools open in Inverness and Antigonish counties.
During a special board meeting on April 26, an eruption of cheers...