PORT HAWKESBURY: A retired RCMP officer has been charged with three counts of sexual assault following an investigation by Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT). SiRT announced Oct. 15, its director has reasonable and probable grounds to believe retired RCMP Sgt. Darrell W. Johnson committed criminal offences against a woman known to him. 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.