Tiger Mackie’s family was at the opening games of the 2023 Tiger Mackie Oldtimer’s Hockey Tournament. Funds raised at the this year’s event will be directed to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre and the children of the late Tricia Little, Tiger’s granddaughter who passed away in 2021.

Photos by Mary HankeyGlobal Window Blues came out on top with their win over the Strait Pirates Alumni in the U35 Greg MacRae Division championship game. Thirteen teams participated in the Tiger Mackie tournament over the weekend at the Civic Centre in Port Hawkesbury. Tiger Mackie organizer, Annie Beaton, presented Randon MacKinnon with a gift…

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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.