All Black Lives Matter

    Demonstration scheduled for June 13 in Mabou

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    Drake Lowthers
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    On June 6 in Antigonish, approximately 3,500 people lined up to reaffirm that all black lives matter, and calling for an end to police brutality in the wake of the death of George Floyd, who died recently after a police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes.

    STRAIT AREA: Local demonstrations joined the global call for change in the wake of George Floyd’s death while in police custody last month in Minnesota. Photo by Jake BoudrotTalen and Sasha Repko walked from Auld’s Cove to Port Hawkesbury on June 5 as part of a global effort calling for an end to police brutality…

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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.