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River Bourgeois non-profit receives life-saving AED through provincial registry program
RIVER BOURGEOIS: A local non-profit organization has strengthened emergency preparedness in the community through the addition of a life-saving medical device.
COMMUNITY
Continue to the categoryPort Hawkesbury council backs Square Roots markets, Richmond Warriors Boxing Club event
PORT HAWKESBURY: Two local community initiatives will receive support from Port Hawkesbury town council following decisions made at its May public meeting last week.
Volunteers with...
Council supports grant applications
PORT HOOD: Inverness County Council approved two grant applications at its regular meeting last Thursday and received additional information on a third request.
The Inverness Victoria...
Mixed reaction to St. Mary’s property tax increase
SHERBROOKE: Residents and business owners in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s are divided over council’s decision to raise property taxes, citing rising costs and uncertainty around...
Across St. Mary’s, volunteerism is simply a way of life
SHERBROOKE: In many small communities across the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s, volunteerism is simply a way of life, and many essential services depend heavily on it....
Port Hood wastewater project underway
PORT HOOD: Work to replace a long-standing wastewater lift station in Port Hood got underway earlier this week, marking a major infrastructure investment aimed at improving the reliability and...
Celebration Isle Madame
PETIT-DE-GRAT: Residents and visitors alike will have an opportunity to experience all that Isle Madame has to offer during a unique, collaborative festival taking place next weekend.
Town of Antigonish approves $19.5M capital budget focused on infrastructure, growth and long-term planning
ANTIGONISH: Antigonish Town Council has approved a $19.5 million capital budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, advancing a wide range of infrastructure, utility, recreation and planning projects aimed at...
Board declines to revisit Canso tax issue despite ratepayers’ concerns
CANSO: A long-standing property tax disparity affecting residents of the former Town of Canso will not be revisited by the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board, despite continued advocacy...
SPORTS
Continue to the categoryBreaking a sweat at WorkHorse MMA
PORT HAWKESBURY: Residents looking to learn self-defence or simply stay active in a family-friendly environment now have a new option with the...
Larade’s TaeKwonDo returns from Atlantic Championships with medals
PORT HAWKESBURY: Larade’s TaeKwonDo sent eight athletes to the Atlantic TaeKwonDo Championships in Halifax, and the local contingent made a strong showing...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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Normally, when writing about a new-to-you artist, the first step is to delve into a detailed biography. But Newfoundland singer-songwriter Claire Porter has such a storied path leading up to her East Coast Music Award-nominated debut album...
PETIT-DE-GRAT: A gallery showcasing the work of Richmond County artists and artisans is set to open for its second season this Mother’s Day.
The retail space, located inside the D’Escousse Civic Improvement Society Hall,...
IONA: As Gaelic Nova Scotia Month is celebrated in May, a new chapter in the preservation and celebration of Gaelic language and expressive culture in Nova Scotia is set to be unveiled with the launch of Cainnt...
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OPINION
Continue to the categoryLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Continue to the categoryEnough with the spin, long-term care workers deserve the truth
In a letter to the editor on April 14, 2026, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Long-Term Care, Barbara Adams, repeated a narrative that...
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Continue to the categoryAfter 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...






































