PORT HAWKESBURY: A new company is putting down roots in the Strait area – not the desert variety, but a growing marine services operation with plans for long-term expansion in Port Hawkesbury.
Cactus Ship...
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council has approved its 2026–27 operating budget, emphasizing affordability for residents while continuing to invest in key community infrastructure.
The $19-million budget maintains both residential and commercial property tax rates at...
IONA: The 10th annual Àros na Mara World Oceans Day Festival officially opened on May 31, launching a week of activities in Iona that will culminate with a major celebration and environmental film festival on June 7.
ANTIGONISH:Residents and businesses in Antigonish County will see no increase in municipal tax rates this year after council approved a $22.7-million operating budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
The Council of the Municipality of...
Major Crime Unit continues investigation, says no risk to public safety
WEST ARM TRACADIE: A suspicious death investigation in Antigonish County has now been confirmed as a homicide, according to the Nova Scotia RCMP.
UPPER BIG TRACADIE:The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a suspicious death following a residential fire in Upper Big Tracadie on Sunday evening.
Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report of...
RCMP say blaze not linked to recent search warrant
MULGRAVE: Residents of an apartment building on Tower Road in Mulgrave were safely evacuated after a fire broke out late Sunday night, prompting a large...
PORT HOOD: A collaborative plan to reopen the visitor information centre (VIC) in Port Hastings is beginning to take shape, with support being explored from Cape Breton’s five municipalities, the provincial government, and Destination Cape Breton.
Mixed reactions from residents as company unveils Wind Farm 3 proposal
SHERBROOKE: Residents attending a series of EverWind open houses in Sherbrooke, Country Harbour and Port Bickerton last week were told the company’s proposed...
CHÉTICAMP: Local business owner Claude Bourgeois has been nominated as the Progressive Conservative candidate for the upcoming byelection in the newly created riding of Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay.
The nomination was announced May 11 by the...