MABOU: It’s hard to find too many people who haven’t heard of John McDermott but, on November 3, locals will have an opportunity to hear the man himself.
That night, the legendary Scottish-Canadian balladeer will visit the Strathspey Performing Arts...
MABOU: For nearly three decades, Cape Breton-based family group The Barra MacNeils has thrilled audiences of all ages, both near and far, with their sparkling repertoire, vocals, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship.
Their brand new release, “On The Bright Side,”...
CLEVELAND: The founder of Friends United says having meetings with local representatives with the provincial government is taking a direct approach on reconciliation.
Former Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald, Deputy Premier Allan MacMaster, Richmond...
ANTIGONISH: A new local music festival might find an audience this summer.
Council for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish recently heard from residents of the Meadow Green Road who are looking at the idea of setting up what...
Photos by Mary Hankey
The string band, featuring Grade 4 to Grade 6 students from Bayview Education Centre, performed the Beatles’ tune “Here Comes the Sun” at the Music Strait from the Heart concert. They were one...
By: Marjorie Simmins
TORONTO: Sometimes people have to travel far from their place of origin, to know what they’ve been given.
For award-winning journalist and author Linden MacIntrye, who has lived most of his adult in Ontario, Cape Breton Island remains...
HALIFAX: Ladom Ensemble is a passionate quartet whose members come from four cities across Canada.
On March 17, pianist Pouya Hamidi, cellist Beth Silver, accordionist Michael Bridge and percussionist Adam Campbell will perform an 8 p.m. concert at Immaculata Hall...
HALIFAX: A Halifax-based folk/pop group with Cape Breton connections has been recognized with six Music Nova Scotia nominations.
Port Cities features StFX alumnus Breagh MacKinnon, Carleton Stone (who has relatives in the St. Peter’s area), and Dylan Guthro (son of...
TORONTO, ON: Dubbed by none other than Rick Mercer as
the “funniest man in Canada,” comedian Derek Edwards will take the stage at the
Strathspey Place Performing Arts Centre on October 23 at 7:30 p.m.
“It’s...