CAPE BRETON: Legislation aimed at preserving and potentially restoring rail service across Cape Breton Island has been reintroduced in the Nova Scotia legislature by Sydney-Membertou MLA Derek Mombourquette. The proposed Cape Breton Rail Line Act would require the province to take steps to prevent further deterioration of the dormant rail corridor between Point Tupper and…

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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.