By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
GUYSBOROUGH: With the selection of community planner Fathom Studio, the “shiretown” of Guysborough’s first, comprehensive downtown makeover is officially underway.
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
PORT BICKERTON: Plans are being fine-tuned for the first Port Bickerton Lighthouse Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 and...
NOVA SCOTIA: August 1 marked the historic launch of Nova Scotia’s first Acadian Heritage Month, a celebration that honors over four centuries of Acadian history, culture, language, and traditions.
This inaugural event, with the...
By Meghan Dewar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Cape Breton Post
PORT HAWKESBURY: Local Mi’kmaq youth had the opportunity to get their Transport Canada Marine Emergency Duties Domestic Vessel Safety certification, broadening...
AULDS COVE: Over 40 bikers rode into Aulds Cove on the evening of July 30 and the group who started their cross Canada tour in St. John’s, NFLD, left the Strait Area the following morning enroute to...
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
SHERBROOKE: Historic Sherbrooke Village hosted a Victorian tea and garden party on the lawn at Greenwood Cottage on July 21.
By Meghan Dewar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Cape Breton Post
MNIKU ISLAND: The heartwarming community effort continues as Patsy Paul-Martin and her family grapple with the loss of their five cabins...
By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
MULGRAVE: Three months after receiving a $150,000 grant from the provincial government for its community food pantry, the Mulgrave and Area Medical...
PORT HASTINGS: The Town of Port Hawkesbury is set to take significant strides in regional development and sustainability with a substantial $2.2 million investment from the Government of Canada, that will facilitate critical upgrades to the Allan...
PETIT-DE-GRAT: A federal announcement on July 17 saw $354,375 invested in La Picasse Cultural Community Centre in Isle Madame to support its network of partners and strengthen services offered at the facility.
Funding for...