Warden says Dr. Foley was community’s ‘backbone’

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    Drake Lowthers
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    Bryson Luddington and Abigail Surette had the honour of presenting Dr. Anita Foley flowers at the grand opening and naming of the health services centre in her honour in Guysborough back on June 25, 2016.

    GUYSBOROUGH: The Warden of the Municipality of the District of Guysborough says Dr. Anita Foley – a long-time practicing family doctor who recently passed away – was the backbone of the community. Foley, an Antigonish native who began practicing medicine in 1976, spent 42 long, dedicated and devoted years in Guysborough County before retiring last…

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    Drake Lowthers

    Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.

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    Drake Lowthers
    Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.