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Halloween haunts, musical treats and Cape Breton classics
Even if you just stay in and watch horror movies, Halloween is still one of the most enjoyable times of the year,...
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Council discusses Remembrance Day traffic, Granville Street Bridge project
PORT HAWKESBURY: Two traffic-related matters came before council last week as the town works to ensure a safe and respectful Remembrance Day service and complete the Granville Street Bridge...
Federal funding supports two local Mi’kmaw economic development projects
Paqtnkek oyster farm expansion and regional partnership position among more than $3.3 million in investments
PAQTNKEK / CHAPEL ISLAND: Two local Mi’kmaw-led initiatives will receive a...
Port Hawkesbury flooding issues discussed at lengthy town council session
PORT HAWKESBURY: Flooding concerns dominated the most recent Port Hawkesbury Town Council meeting, as residents sought answers about what steps will be taken to protect their homes during future...
Antigonish man pleads guilty to three child sexual abuse material charges
Daniel Charles MacDonald to undergo forensic sexual behaviour assessment before sentencing
ANTIGONISH: An Antigonish man has pleaded guilty to three charges involving child sexual abuse material...
Fire destroys historic St. Peter’s structure, no injuries reported
ST. PETER’S:A large structure fire in St. Peter’s last week destroyed a century-old building with a rich local history, but the owners and the wider community are expressing gratitude...
Coyote killed after visitor bitten in Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Closures remain in place as Parks Canada continues to monitor MacIntosh Brook area
CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS: Parks Canada has killed a coyote in the MacIntosh Brook...
Gaelic College rebrands Mabou campus to strengthen post-secondary recruitment
New identity links campus to institution’s longstanding reputation; $1,600 branding update accompanies expanded program offerings
MABOU: Colaisde na Gàidhlig is rebranding its Mabou campus to strengthen...
Funding given out and road list submitted
PORT HOOD: Inverness County Council held its regular monthly meeting Thursday, with councillors discussing funding requests, J-Class road priorities and cellular service improvements.
Funding approved for...
SPORTS
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Islanders remain U18 Major kingpins
PORT HOOD: The Cape Breton West Islanders needed just one game last weekend to maintain their position atop the Nova Scotia U18...
Highlanders remain among league’s best
PORT HAWKESBURY: The Cabot Highlanders demonstrated why they remain one of the teams to beat in the Nova Scotia U16 AAA Hockey...
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Few albums by East Coast artists have had to meet the kind of expectations that awaited Jimmy Rankin’s Song Dog in 2001.
It was the Mabou-raised musician’s first album as a solo artist following...
Celtic Colours International Festival in Cape Breton is really the only event that spans two columns over the run of a year, and it's still worth noting that as it enters the home stretch leading to Saturday’s...
This coming weekend is Thanksgiving, but it's more like Christmas for fans of driving fiddles, swirling bagpipes, ethereal Irish harps and spine-tingling singing as Celtic Colours International Festival takes over Cape Breton and welcomes performers and visitors...
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We have a problem, Houston
Tim Houston does not listen to his boss, the taxpayers of Nova Scotia.
He is ignoring science as well...
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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...
