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Province projects $1.4-billion deficit for 2026-27
Healthcare, seniors’ care and infrastructure investments cited as major pressures
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is projecting a $1.4-billion deficit for...
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Local groups receive funding to help recruit, retain healthcare professionals
ANTIGONISH: Several organizations across the Strait area and Cape Breton are receiving provincial funding aimed at helping communities attract, welcome and retain healthcare professionals.
Twenty-three organizations...
Richmond officials pleased with response to deer initiative
ARICHAT: Richmond municipal officials are pleased with the response to a local initiative aimed at helping address the county’s deer population.
In recent years, residents have...
Inverness County seeking feedback on food access
PORT HOOD: Residents of Inverness County are being asked to share their experiences accessing food as part of the municipality’s latest Feedback Loop survey.
The September...
StFX student’s greenhouse vision grows from campus gardens
ANTIGONISH: What began with a strange-looking cucumber has grown into a vision for a more sustainable campus garden and stronger community food security.
Evan Wilson, a...
Canso Lions support IWK district project
CANSO: The Canso Lions Club is supporting a Nova Scotia Lions initiative to improve services for children at the IWK Health Centre.
During its regular meeting...
Orangedale man charged following firearms incident on Ashfield Road
ORANGEDALE: An Orangedale man is facing several firearms-related charges following a reported confrontation with a truck driver on Ashfield Road.
Inverness County District RCMP responded to...
Port Hawkesbury moves toward smudging policy
PORT HAWKESBURY: Town officials are drafting a policy that would formalize the use of a traditional Mi’kmaq ceremony at Port Hawkesbury facilities.
During last week’s meeting...
Tax sale brings in more than $200,000
PORT HOOD: A recent property tax sale held by the Municipality of the County of Inverness generated a surplus of $221,227.67, with the funds eventually to be incorporated into...
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Bulldogs on top
ANTIGONISH: The Antigonish Bulldogs have moved into first place in the Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League with a 4-1 record following a...
Friday night will always be Pirate night
PORT HAWKESBURY: Despite an unusual early-season schedule and a roster that is still taking shape, Junior Pirates head coach and general manager...
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Now that we’re past that sometimes awkward transition from summer into fall, and we’re fully into a period of frost warnings and vibrant leaf hues, the region’s venues are posting up some great autumn shows that should...
L’ARDOISE: A new local author has entered the literary scene with the release of a debut horror novel.
Set in the fictional Nova Scotia community of Hazelwood, The Deadwood Curse: Some Things are Better...
Everything seems to take more advance planning than it used to, from booking travel to accommodations, and concert tickets are no exception. If you don't jump on board immediately, the FOMO blues won’t be far behind.
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Liberals demand action on affordability as legislature resumes
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As the fall session of the legislature begins on Sept. 8, the Nova Scotia Liberal caucus will make...
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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...
