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Richmond responds to provincial budget
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council voiced concern last week over the recently announced closure of the Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre (VIC).
COMMUNITY
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Goldboro mine takes centre stage as Houston pitched critical minerals at Toronto conference
TORONTO, ONT.: As Premier Tim Houston travelled to Toronto this week to court mining developers and global investors, a major project in eastern Nova Scotia was front and centre:...
Municipality launches month-long March Through Winter activity challenge
INVERNESS: The Municipality of Inverness County is encouraging residents to shake off the winter blues with a new month-long wellness initiative aimed at helping people stay active and connected...
Inverness County launches volunteer recognition program ahead of National Volunteer Week
INVERNESS COUNTY: The Municipality of the County of Inverness is calling on residents to help shine a spotlight on the people who quietly strengthen their communities, as nominations open...
Backyard Astronomy
Late night lunar eclipse
By Gary Boyle - The Backyard Astronomer
Throughout the weeks and months, we see the sun by day and...
L’Ardoise-based health centre promotes critical thinking in digital world
L’ARDOISE:The Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre is working to help residents navigate an increasingly complex online information environment.
Josie Robinson, the clinic’s Community Engagement and...
RCMP seize cannabis, unstamped tobacco in Antigonish County
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: RCMP officers seized a large quantity of cannabis and unstamped tobacco destined for Canso and arrested a Hazel Hill couple in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking...
Water restored after outage shuts hospital in St. Mary’s
Patients relocated during four-day Sherbrooke disruption
SHERBROOKE: Water service was restored Feb. 3 after a four-day disruption caused by multiple leaks in Sherbrooke’s water main system,...
Toronto man pleads guilty after being found adrift aboard stolen D’Escousse boat
PORT HAWKESBURY: A Toronto man who was rescued while drifting alone in the Atlantic Ocean last fall has pleaded guilty to theft and possession of stolen property.
SPORTS
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How to handle a unicorn
Imagine having to choose between two quarterback prospects. One with textbook mechanics and familiar metrics and another who’s raw, athletic and unconventional....
Junior Pirates pull out series win
PORT HAWKESBURY: Craig Saulnier shattered the hopes of Glace Bay Miner fans when he scored on Miner goalie Lucas Fraser to lift...
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ESKASONI: Canada’s premier orchestra is set to make a meaningful return to Cape Breton this spring, with a special performance in Eskasoni marking a major national milestone.
The National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO) will...
Now that February is done and dusted, what better way to put that miserable month in the rearview mirror than by going to a kitchen party?
But we’re not talking about just any old...
GUYSBOROUGH: It may not boast red carpets or attract paparazzi, but plans are underway for Guysborough County’s first full arts festival.
The Guysborough Arts Festival will launch in July 2026 as a multi-disciplinary, community-driven...
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Energy Minister Tim Houston spent over a quarter of the year...
Despite making time for international trips and PC Party events, Premier Tim Houston has yet to answer to Nova Scotians about the...
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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...
