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Richmond County housing priority
ARICHAT: Richmond County council is continuing its efforts to expand housing options, identifying regulatory barriers and advocating for greater flexibility at the...
COMMUNITY
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Councillor Jess Kerr announces resignation; byelection to be called for District 3
BADDECK: The resignation of a councillor for Municipality of Victoria County was announced on Feb. 23 during the county’s regular council session.
Jess Kerr, Councillor for...
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,...
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...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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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...
CAPE BRETON: The Cabot Trail Writers Festival is facing an uncertain future after proposed provincial budget cuts could slash vital arts funding that sustains the festival’s operations, outreach, and programming.
According to Rebecca Silver...
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OPINION
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We’re measuring the wrong things: Why healthcare in Canada needs a...
Canada says it cares about health and wellbeing.
But what if we’re measuring the wrong things?
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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...
