PORT HAWKESBURY: A draft bylaw around creating a commercial development district with tax breaks was brought up during Port Hawkesbury’s Nov. 21 council session and the potential bylaw is now being prepared for a first reading.
HALIFAX: Workers and business owners affected by the
closure of Northern Pulp
will be able to attend public information sessions.
The Government of Nova Scotia is working with Service
Canada and Nova Scotia Works to hold open...
Photos by Mary Hankey -- Kent Building Supplies’ impressive float was filled with trees and lights for the 2019 Christmas Parade in Port Hawkesbury.
Christmas themed inflatable characters took...
SYDNEY: It’s cold and flu season.
While healthy people recover from a cold or the flu in relatively quick fashion, these illnesses can have a greater impact on young children, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems or chronic...
Photos by Mary HankeyMembers of the Judique Spirit Tartan Group (from the left): Donna MacLellan, Deborah Graham, Jean MacDonald, and Mildred Lynn MacDonald listen to Lieutenant Governor Arthur J. LeBlanc’s remarks at the Community Spirit Award...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The 2019 Strait Regional Science Fair will mark two significant milestones: the 20th anniversary of the fair and the largest university scholarship in its history will be awarded!
It’s that time of year again to celebrate the achievements...
Photos by Jake BoudrotLegion Zone Commander John Langley offered remarks at the installation of officers at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 150.
Pictured is the newly installed executive of Royal Canadian Legion Branch...
Photos by Dana MacPhail-TouesnardThe Marble Mountain Family Weekend is organized by the North Mountain Cultural and Recreation Association. It began in 2002 and returned this year after a two-year COVID hiatus.
Tricia...
HALIFAX: Volunteers from across Nova Scotia were honoured at the province’s 45th annual Provincial Volunteer Award Ceremony on April 1 for their selfless contributions.
The Strait area recipients include: Municipality of the District of Guysborough volunteer Chelsea Burke; Town of...
