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Xavier Taekwondo athletes take Portugal Open by storm
ANTIGONISH: Irelyn MacLennan and Divjot Kalsi of Xavier Taekwondo made their dojang – and their country – proud while competing at the...
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Public consultation opens on proposed protected areas
INVERNESS COUNTY: Nova Scotians are being asked to weigh in on proposals that would add more than 900 hectares to protected areas across the province, including sites in Inverness,...
Inverness County survey seeks input on festivals and events
INVERNESS COUNTY: Residents of Inverness County are being asked to share their experiences with local festivals and events through the latest edition of the municipality’s monthly Feedback Loop survey.
Community First maps next phase of housing growth
GUYSBOROUGH: After a quiet spell spent learning how to operate its first apartment building, Guysborough County’s only community-based housing organization is preparing to put a long-term growth strategy before...
Poll finds strong opposition to private development in N.S. parks
NOVA SCOTIA: A new poll commissioned by the Ecology Action Centre suggests a strong majority of Nova Scotians oppose allowing private developments such as golf courses, hotels and spas...
Additional sex trafficking charges laid against Inverness County man
WEST BAY CENTRE: An Inverness County man already facing sex trafficking and firearms-related charges is now facing additional allegations after more victims have come forward to police.
Paqtnkek man sentenced to seven years for uncle’s stabbing death
ANTIGONISH: A Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation man has been sentenced to seven years in custody for the manslaughter death of his uncle.
Issiah Thomas Julian, 29, pleaded...
RCMP calls hold at 146 in July
GUYSBOROUGH: Guysborough County District RCMP conducted 13 check stops across the county in July – matching the total carried out during May and June combined – while overall calls...
Cell service issues leave councillor frustrated
PORT HOOD: A decline in cell service quality in Chéticamp has prompted one municipal councillor to call for action from telecommunications providers and provincial officials.
Claude...
SPORTS
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How to be invisible
I recently watched an interview with former NHLer Gary Roberts, who was telling a story about his then-teammate Sidney Crosby who played...
Hayne, Decoste represent Mainland MMA at Canadian Muay Thai Open
ST. ANDREWS: Two standout athletes from Mainland MMA travelled to Kitchener, Ont., from Aug. 13 to 16 to compete against national-level talent...
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As we head into the last weekend of August, the calendar is relatively free of major events or festivals, but that doesn't mean you have to stay at home and dread the onslaught of autumn this week....
CHÉTICAMP: A local cultural organization is receiving $8,000 in provincial funding to support Acadian and Francophone programming in the Chéticamp area.
Chéticamp–Margarees–Pleasant Bay MLA Claude Bourgeois announced the funding Aug. 20 on behalf of...
By Stephen Cooke
Late August is your last chance to squeeze in one more summer road trip before Labour Day weekend brings the season to a crashing halt, but in some ways it’s the...
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24 years of excuses at the Canso Causeway
Dear Premier Houston,
As I write this, it's late Friday afternoon. It's about 30 degrees outside. I've finished my...
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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...
