There are 12 provinces in the Netherlands, of which North Holland and South Holland are the two largest ones. The Netherlands is located at the estuary of three major European Rivers, the Rhine which enters the Netherlands via Germany and empties into the North Sea, Scheldt which enters the North Sea via the province of Flanders in Belgium, and the Mass or Meuse which also enters the Netherlands from Belgium.

ANTIGONISH: This year marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands – however, with the COVID-19 pandemic, it didn’t allow for the normal celebration. Every year on May 5, the Netherlands celebrates its liberation during the Second World War and Canadian soldiers played a key role in helping the  rid the Dutch get…

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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.