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Denise Sampson earns Hockey Nova Scotia Award of Merit
PORT HAWKESBURY: Denise Sampson’s dedication to the Cabot Highlanders has earned provincial recognition, as the longtime volunteer was named the recipient of...
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Square Roots finds support remains strong despite winter slowdown
GUYSBOROUGH: When orders through the Square Roots affordable food program dropped from as much as 2,000 pounds of produce to roughly 500 over the winter, organizer Rhonda Procure began...
Site preparations underway for new dialysis unit at Strait Richmond Hospital
EVANSTON: Preparations are set to begin this week for the construction of a new dialysis unit at Strait Richmond Hospital, a project aimed at expanding access to kidney care...
Tentative agreement reached with CUPE, picket lines to come down
NOVA SCOTIA: After nearly two months on the picket line, striking workers are set to return to work following the announcement of a tentative agreement between CUPE Local 1082...
Two men arrested in Orangedale following fatal stabbing, police pursuit
SYDNEY: Two men were taken into custody following a fatal stabbing in Whitney Pier and a subsequent police pursuit that ended hours later in Inverness County.
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...
Victoria County approves 2026-27 budget
BADDECK: Council in Victoria County has approved its 2026-27 municipal operating budget, maintaining both residential and commercial property tax rates while continuing investments in community services, infrastructure, and long-term...
Cactus Ship Repair establishes new home base
PORT HAWKESBURY: A new company is putting down roots in the Strait area – not the desert variety, but a growing marine services operation with plans for long-term expansion...
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.
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Aucoin and Jewers to co-headline Spring Showdown boxing card
PORT HAWKESBURY: The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre will host the Spring Showdown on June 20, with Luc Aucoin and Gordon Jewers of...
Hitting the pitch in Northern Inverness County
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MARGAREE: As another soccer season gets underway, North Inverness United Soccer Club...
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There’s no denying that the biggest ticket in the region this week is the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame celebration at Sydney’s Centre 200 on Thursday, June 18, with some well-deserved recognition for those who’ve...
WHYCOCOMAGH: A new public library has officially opened its doors in Whycocomagh, bringing together library services, visitor information, and municipal programming in a shared community hub.
The Municipality of Inverness County, in partnership with...
ANTIGONISH: A lineup featuring emerging and established East Coast performers will take the stage at Columbus Field on July 1 as the Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish celebrate Canada Day with...
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An open letter to long-term care employees, residents, families, and Nova Scotians
On Friday, May 22, government representatives on behalf of employers asked CUPE leadership to return to the table to continue negotiations and help bring this strike to an end. We were disappointed that despite...
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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...
