SRCE schools have 148 fewer students this year
PORT HAWKESBURY: The Strait regional centre for
education (SRCE) has released its enrollment numbers for the 2019-2020 school
year.
This year...
SPORTS
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Novas score 8 times at home
ANTIGONISH: It was an up and down weekend for the Nova
Major Bantams.
On Saturday afternoon, the Novas doubled the...
Cape Breton West Islanders off to Monctonian tournament
PORT HOOD: The Cape Breton West Islanders managed two
points after a pair of tough weekend games with the Kohltech Valley Wildcats.
ONLINE FIRST
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Coady Institute’s former finance director pleads guilty to theft, fraud charge...
ANTIGONISH:
The former finance director of the Coady International Institute at StFX
pleaded guilty to theft, and had a charge of fraud withdrawn.
MLA questions changes to final design of Reeves Street project
HALIFAX: The MLA for Inverness questioned the Minister
of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) about changes to the final
design of the Destination Reeves...
COMMUNITY
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Official openings held for new businesses in St. Peter’s
ST. PETER’S: The village of St. Peter’s has more new
businesses.
New Orleans Pizza, Robin’s,
and Subway are the
newest additions to the local dining scene. The trio of...
Remembrance ceremony in Havre Boucher
Photos by Drake Lowthers --
A member of the RCMP stands at attention during the signing of “O’ Canada” during Havre Boucher’s Remembrance Day service on November 3.
Solar program funding approved for community organizations
HALIFAX: The provincial government has announced 26
successful applicants to the Solar Electricity for Community Buildings Program.
These non-profit organizations can now add solar
electricity systems to their...
Students and staff participate in WE Day Atlantic 2019
PORT HAWKESBURY: On October 16, about 200 Strait
regional centre for education Grades 6 to 12 students, staff and chaperones
joined thousands of others at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax for...
Chamber of commerce announces Antigonish Business Award winners
ANTIGONISH: The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce pleased
to announce the recipients of the 2019 Antigonish Business Awards:
The Ian Spencer Excellence in Business Award, sponsored
by CBDC-NOBL, is...
Emergency Services Provider Fund grants awarded to local organizations
HALIFAX: The provincial government has announced a $1.4
million investment for first-responder organizations across Nova Scotia to
purchase necessary safety equipment.
"Many of these organizations are supported by
volunteers,...
Public transit grants awarded to Strait area organizations
HALIFAX: The provincial government has approved funding
for two local public transportation groups.
The Public Transit Assistance Program is providing $2.9
million in grants to groups from...
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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More must be done to eradicate poverty
October 17 was the International Day for the
Eradication of Poverty. This day promotes dialogue and understanding between
people living in poverty and their...
