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Plans to reopen Port Hastings VIC take shape
PORT HOOD: A collaborative plan to reopen the visitor information centre (VIC) in Port Hastings is beginning to take shape, with support...
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Port Hawkesbury approves balanced budget with stable tax rates
PORT HAWKESBURY: The town will maintain its current residential and commercial tax rates in the upcoming fiscal year, while increasing spending in several areas tied to community services, infrastructure,...
Richmond council raises concerns over airport emergency services
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council is continuing discussions surrounding emergency services at the Allan J. MacEachen Regional Airport.
During its April committee of the whole meeting, council...
Town of Antigonish launches first formal CAO review process, hires outside consultant
ANTIGONISH: The Town of Antigonish is moving ahead with its first-ever formal performance review process for its chief administrative officer, with council approving the hiring of an outside consultant...
Canso Lions Club welcomes new member, supports community causes
CANSO: The Canso Lions Club continues to expand its community efforts after officially welcoming a new member during a recent meeting while also supporting several charitable initiatives across the...
St. Mary’s using federal housing fund to tackle aging water system
SHERBROOKE: Long before new houses rise in St. Mary’s, municipal officials say the community first needs something far less glamorous: better water infrastructure.
The Municipality of...
Cape Breton, Antigonish region see mixed results as Nova Scotia family practice wait-list declines
Family practice wait-list drops by more than 1,700 in April
STRAIT: The number of Nova Scotians waiting for access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner...
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital slated for wood heat conversion under provincial initiative
ANTIGONISH: St. Martha’s Regional Hospital is among five public buildings across Nova Scotia set to transition to wood-based heating systems as part of a new provincial initiative aimed at...
Provincial policy changes could affect Inverness Municipality
PORT HOOD: Inverness County CAO Keith MacDonald outlined several provincial government changes that could have implications for municipalities, including Inverness County.
Under the Municipal Government Act,...
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Strait-Richmond Minor Hockey digs deep for Freddie MacNeil tourney
LOUISDALE: The Strait-Richmond Minor Hockey Association held its annual general meeting on May 20 at the Louisdale Lions Club, highlighted by a...
Junior Pirates acquire blue liner fresh off Telus Cup run
PORT HAWKESBURY: The Junior Strait Pirates will add championship-level experience to their blue line next season with the acquisition of defenceman Joseph...
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The sound of the summer of 2026 might very well turn out to be the new album by Cape Breton band Lookout Tower, which kicks off the conflagration on June 5 with the release of the new...
Eastern Counties Regional Library says services continue despite budget strain
SHERBROOKE: Local library officials say residents should not expect major service reductions this year despite ongoing provincial funding pressures, though some delays and cost-cutting...
MacDonald recognized by TIANS for decades of visitor experience, community work
COUNTRY HARBOUR:Terri MacDonald was a recent recipient of the Community Excellence Optimizer Award, recognized by the Tourism Industry of Nova Scotia (TIANS) for...
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Beyond your diploma: A compact survival guide for the Class of...
Congratulations. You've earned a degree, flipped the tassel, and are now staring down a job market that is less like a steady...
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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...
