PORT HOOD: Inverness County Council has approved funding for several community groups, while also setting dates for bulky garbage collection, advancing development proposals and considering a new bylaw related to private fire hydrants.
Three...
PORT HOOD: Inverness Municipal Council has learned that none of its recommended J-Class road projects will receive provincial funding this year.
In a letter dated March 24, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Public Works, Fred...
INVERNESS: More than a dozen food-focused initiatives across Inverness County are receiving a combined $190,000 in provincial funding aimed at improving access to nutritious food and supporting community-based programs.
The investment, announced March 31...
MABOU: What does it take to raise a village?
That question was at the heart of the Regional Well-Being Conference, held March 27 at Beinn Mhàbu (the Gaelic College) and facilitated by Raising the...
PORT HOOD: Early discussions are underway to hash out the possible reopening of the Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre (VIC), with Cape Breton municipalities exploring a collaborative approach to operate the facility.
Inverness County...
HALIFAX: The minimum wage in Nova Scotia has increased to $16.75 per hour as of April 1, marking the latest step in a series of incremental raises tied to inflation.
The new rate represents...
ENGLISHTOWN: The return of the Englishtown Ferry has been delayed until the end of April, following earlier expectations that service would resume by mid-March.
The revised timeline reflects the need for additional repairs, as...
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council has approved funding for one community project while deferring two others as it prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 budget.
During last week’s regular meeting, councillors reviewed three applications under the...
INVERNESS COUNTY: Residents across the Municipality of Inverness County are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and pitch in for a cleaner community as part of this year’s Earth Month celebrations.
The municipality...
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council is moving forward with two initiatives aimed at strengthening fire protection services across the county.
At last week’s regular meeting, council approved a motion to retain a consultant to conduct...