Looking back over the decades and, indeed, centuries, it is amazing to observe the numerous family names that once were common in this area. One of those names that no longer holds a place here is Kelly.
A slight change to the way lobster licences can be transferred wouldn’t take much time, or effort, and time is of the essence since many of these licence holders are getting older. Former provincial...
In 1897 Bertram Bourinot began the Richmond County Record, a periodical that lasted for almost 80 years. Marshall Bourinot worked with his father and continued the paper into the 1970s. The following excerpts are...
Hopefully a new survey being undertaken by the Strait Richmond Housing Matters Coalition will be useful in making the case for more housing in the Strait area. The coalition started in December 2018 after...
It appears some in the Catholic Church are finally starting to realize that good deeds, and not just words, can help heal the deep wounds rendered by the Indian Residential School system. On Sept....
It was not until the late 1800s that the Western Union Telegraph Company brought electronic communication to the island. George Spry, after his service in the British Navy, took up residence at Arichat and...

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At one time, Arichat’s main street was one of the busiest and most progressive in the province. There were hotels, barrooms, a Chinese laundry, a photography studio, ice cream/candy parlours, 10 or 11 general...
It has been almost 20 months since the start of the pandemic in Nova Scotia. During this time, we have witnessed the resiliency of Nova Scotians, the commitment of our health care workers, the...
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, during the 11th month, we gather to remember the sacrifices of those who once served and continue to serve their country. Those who lost their lives...
At one time Arichat’s main street was one of the busiest and most progressive in the province. There were hotels, barrooms, a Chinese laundry, a photography studio, ice cream/candy parlours, 10 or 11 general...




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