NOVA SCOTIA: Changes to the Province of Nova Scotia’s rent supplement program will expand eligibility for low-income seniors and put more money in the pockets of seniors who receive the supplement.
Minister of Municipal...
ANTIGONISH: In wake of the special legislation being left off the spring sitting, the warden for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish says they fell victim to an enormous health budget, but are still fully pursuing...
STRAIT AREA: Residents across Nova Scotia are facing some of the strictest wildfire prevention measures in recent years as extreme heat and prolonged dry weather have significantly increased fire risk. Provincial officials have announced a provincewide burn...
By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: “It’s been tricky,” said Grace, who co-owns the farm with her husband. “Our hay making was halted from being too dry...
ANTIGONISH: StFX University bestowed more than 900
degrees to students from all corners of the globe.
StFX President Dr. Kent MacDonald extended his warmest
welcome to all guests. Dr. MacDonald recalled meeting graduates the first day
they...
PORT HOOD: Residents of Port Hood and the surrounding area with a free Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL) card can conveniently borrow books, DVDs and other library collections by mail.
Items can be requested...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The winners have been announced for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 Poster and Literary Contest.
According to a press release issued last week by the Port Hawkesbury legion branch, there were...
Photos by Jake BoudrotThe boardwalk (left) and the parking lot at Pondville Beach sustained damage in the early morning hours of September 23 due to the storm surge from former hurricane Teddy.
Photos by Mary Hankey -- Isabella Murphy followed in her mother Dawna’s footsteps by participating in the Techsplorer event held at the NSCC Strait Area Campus. Dawna attended the first Techsploration program that was held in...
BIG BRAS D'OR: Colin Tweedie has been found guilty on all charges in the death of 10-year-old Talia Forrest.
Forrest’s family, who must live with the fact she was killed in a hit-and-run while...