The Excellence in Business Award is presented annually to a Strait Area Chamber of Commerce member that has demonstrated a commitment to business, employee growth, and to Strait region communities. The award went to Rockdale Electric Ltd and was presented to owner, Earle Mombourquette (third from the left), and his sons Jamie and Mitchell.

Photos by Mary HankeyNani’s Esthetics in Port Hawkesbury was the winner of the Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce gala awards event. The award, accepted by Nani Venus and Aby Maquis, recognizes an outstanding entrepreneur who was born outside of Canada and started a successful business in the…

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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.