By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
Created by private donors from the area who saw a gap in opportunities for young people pursuing the arts outside of school, the...
By Stephen Cooke
The Canadian tour pairing of ’70s and ’80s arena rock favourite Foreigner and Vancouver’s indie-rock-rooted quintet 54-50 (or, if you prefer, 54•40) probably makes sense in some Venn diagram of ’90s...
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
GUYSBOROUGH: A nationwide postal strike has forced the Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL) to suspend its borrow-by-mail and interlibrary loan programs, halting crucial...
By Stephen Cooke
The resume of Creignish fiddler Wendy MacIsaac grew significantly this year as she took on the role of co-artistic director of Cape Breton’s esteemed Celtic Colours International Festival, and she can't...
By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
GUYSBOROUGH: The organization recently received a $12,000 cultural innovation grant from the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. The funding will support...
By Stephen Cooke
The rebirth of the cool is happening this week in Howie Centre, with the return of the Cape Breton Jazz Festival to the Red Farm.
If you love...
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
GUYSBOROUGH: She spent decades at bedsides, guiding families through the most fragile hours of childhood. Now, Gerri Frager – pediatric physician turned potter...
WHYCOCOMAGH: Cape Breton’s Brett Matthews is marking a major milestone in his young career with the release of his debut album, “Tomorrow.”
Just four months ago, Matthews earned his first East Coast Music Award...
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
SHERBROOKE/PORT BICKERTON: A fashion show of African-style clothing and a hand-stitched quilt brought the history of the Underground Railroad and Emancipation Day to...
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
PORT BICKERTON: A smorgasbord of art, music, culture and earth science offered guests the opportunity to enjoy a variety of entertainment by artists...