STRAIT AREA: The Province of Nova Scotia is significantly expanding its support for emergency services providers, with several local fire departments across the Strait Area among the 144 organizations set to receive funding through the Emergency Services...
Moncton, N.B.: Atlantic Canadian seafood took center stage in Europe last week as 12 companies from the region participated in the Conxemar International Frozen Seafood Trade Show in Vigo, Spain, from Oct. 7-9.
The...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Continuing a longstanding tradition, the Town of Port Hawkesbury has once again enacted a Halloween night curfew to promote safety for trick-or-treaters.
During its Oct. 7 council meeting, members voted to approve...
WEST BAY: The West Bay Road & District Volunteer Fire Department has marked a busy year with new equipment, ongoing training, and active community involvement, all while navigating challenges facing volunteer services across Nova Scotia.
PORT HOOD: Municipal officials in Inverness County are exploring ways to improve how residents get from Point A to Point B.
“We want to get the community more interested and engaged in talking about...
CHÉTICAMP: A wastewater backup at Foyer Père Fiset Nursing Home on Oct. 8 caused significant flooding within the facility, forcing the temporary relocation of several residents and prompting a large-scale cleanup and damage assessment.
PORT HAWKESBURY: The closure of two single-lane bridges at the intersection of Granville Street and Reeves Street took effect on Oct. 9, following safety concerns identified during a recent inspection. Town officials say the necessary repairs could...
By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Cape Breton Post
ESKASONI: A non-profit company from Antigonish is stepping in to help out with the stray dog problem in Eskasoni First Nation. It’s...
VICTORIA COUNTY: The Municipality of the County of Victoria has received a $70,000 investment from the federal government to support its climate adaptation initiatives, part of a national effort to strengthen local climate resilience.
ANTIGONISH: The Brian Mulroney Institute of Government at St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) has announced that Sandy Silver, former premier of Yukon and MLA for Klondike, has been appointed the inaugural Victor Dahdaleh Practitioner-in-Residence.