HALIFAX: Five paramedics from across the Strait Area were among 31 Emergency Medical Services professionals recognized this year with the prestigious Exemplary Service Medal. The medal, part of the Canadian Honours System, celebrates paramedics who have dedicated at least 20 years of exemplary service – including 10 years in positions involving personal risk – while…

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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.