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Major Crime Unit investigates second suspicious death in Tracadie area in...
UPPER BIG TRACADIE:The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a suspicious death following a residential fire in Upper Big Tracadie...
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Mombourquette discusses international wind energy conference
ARICHAT: Richmond County Deputy Warden Amanda Mombourquette says the Strait of Canso generated strong interest during an international wind energy conference she attended as part of a trade mission...
Richmond supports VIC pilot project
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council has committed funding toward a plan to reopen the Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre (VIC), which was shuttered following provincial budget cuts announced in February.
Port Hawkesbury approves balanced budget with stable tax rates
PORT HAWKESBURY: The town will maintain its current residential and commercial tax rates in the upcoming fiscal year, while increasing spending in several areas tied to community services, infrastructure,...
Richmond council raises concerns over airport emergency services
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council is continuing discussions surrounding emergency services at the Allan J. MacEachen Regional Airport.
During its April committee of the whole meeting, council...
Town of Antigonish launches first formal CAO review process, hires outside consultant
ANTIGONISH: The Town of Antigonish is moving ahead with its first-ever formal performance review process for its chief administrative officer, with council approving the hiring of an outside consultant...
Canso Lions Club welcomes new member, supports community causes
CANSO: The Canso Lions Club continues to expand its community efforts after officially welcoming a new member during a recent meeting while also supporting several charitable initiatives across the...
St. Mary’s using federal housing fund to tackle aging water system
SHERBROOKE: Long before new houses rise in St. Mary’s, municipal officials say the community first needs something far less glamorous: better water infrastructure.
The Municipality of...
Cape Breton, Antigonish region see mixed results as Nova Scotia family practice wait-list declines
Family practice wait-list drops by more than 1,700 in April
STRAIT: The number of Nova Scotians waiting for access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner...
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Strait-Richmond Minor Hockey digs deep for Freddie MacNeil tourney
LOUISDALE: The Strait-Richmond Minor Hockey Association held its annual general meeting on May 20 at the Louisdale Lions Club, highlighted by a...
Junior Pirates acquire blue liner fresh off Telus Cup run
PORT HAWKESBURY: The Junior Strait Pirates will add championship-level experience to their blue line next season with the acquisition of defenceman Joseph...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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BROOK VILLAGE: After releasing his debut album last year, Parker Ouellette is spending the summer reconnecting with the community where his family’s roots run deep while gathering inspiration for his next recording project.
“I...
TECUMSEH, ONT.: Glen MacNeil is still working through the finer details of the venture, but all signs point to the singer/songwriter offering music fans a unique live experience this summer.
“I just thought, wouldn't...
The sound of the summer of 2026 might very well turn out to be the new album by Cape Breton band Lookout Tower, which kicks off the conflagration on June 5 with the release of the new...
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Beyond your diploma: A compact survival guide for the Class of...
Congratulations. You've earned a degree, flipped the tassel, and are now staring down a job market that is less like a steady...
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After 59 years, Georgie’s Garage bids farewell
Ashley Martell of Timeless Flowers and Gifts brought George Boudreau some gifts and many other community members stopped by to wish...
