MABOU: Frank Macdonald, who had two novels in the running for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and who won the Best Canadian Play at the Liverpool International Theatre Festival, is the real deal when it comes to writing. He’s...
SYDNEY: A Sydney-based group that has been gaining international attention will be visiting the Strait area in December. Pretty Archie will play a concert at the Strathspey Performing Arts Centre in Mabou on December 13. “Our sound is kind of a...
GRAND RIVER: A Richmond Villa employee is bringing a little joy into the lives of residents. Debra Froese works in dietary and environmental services, and is a multi-task worker who assists Continuing Care Assistants...
HALIFAX: A graduate of St. Peter's District High and former weekend host on the predecessor of 1015 FM The Hawk was made the host of CBC Radio's Weekend Mornings show. Born in Ontario, with a childhood split between Cheticamp, Louisdale...
PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO: Fiddler and step dancer Natalie MacMaster has been nominated for yet another award. The Troy native was among the nominees in the Traditional Roots Album of the Year category for her recording Sketches when...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A memorable voice in Canadian music will be returning to the Strait area next month as part of a Canadian tour. Former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page will visit the SAERC auditorium on January 16...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Louisdale resident Crystal Samson is the latest artist to be featured at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre’s J. Franklin Wright Gallery. The bold images and vibrant colours of Samson’s work, which is largely created through the use of...
ANTIGONISH: A new exhibition at StFX of more than 45 pieces of artwork presents a more inclusive study through a collaboration with many Indigenous people, scholars and artists. Presented by the StFX German Society, Rolf Bouman...
ANTIGONISH: Music of the Night took Antigonish back to the 1960s with the production of the eccentric musical Hairspray. This was Music of the Night's 17th production in the past 21 years. Hairspray tells a story about racial inequality, body...
CANSO: The Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Canada’s Songwriter Festival, is excited to announce its 2019 headliners. Suzanne Vega, Donovan Woods and Jeremy Dutcher will highlight the show taking place from July 25-28 in Canso. Known internationally for songs...
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