The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia, hosted an open Q&A cannabis conversation providing information and education about the legalization of cannabis in Canada. The conversation featured a group of panelists pictured (from the left) are: Dave DiPersio, senior VP and chief services officer, Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation; Bryna Hatt, lawyer, Fraser Hatt Law; John MacMillan, occupational health and safety division, Nova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education; and Sarah Boudreau, pharmacist, MacKeigan’s Pharmacy.

PORT HAWKESBURY: The social stigma behind cannabis has seen a shift within the past few years, and now with cannabis legalized, business owners and operators are uncertain as to what this means for both employers and employees. The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia, hosted an…

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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.