PORT HAWKESBURY: The Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS) has decided to cancel the Community Impact Conference that was scheduled to take place on Oct. 8 at at the Civic Centre.
In a...
ANTIGONISH: The first few days of 2017 signals the start of a new home and new opportunities for incoming St. Francis Xavier University students.
StFX welcomed approximately 40 new students who are beginning their studies in the winter semester. The group...
TRURO: Rural Communities
Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCF) is pleased to announce its participation in
the Pilot Fund for Gender Equality in Canada, a new collaboration between
Community Foundations of Canada and the Equality Fund which is supported by the
Government...
HALIFAX: The provincial government said it is providing $8 million to help organizations supporting women experiencing gender-based violence meet an increased demand for their services and address rising operating costs.
The province said nine...
ARICHAT: The potential use for the former West Richmond School in Evanston to be used to for housing was discussed at the latest committee of the whole meeting of Richmond County and staff said development could start...
POINT MICHAUD: Beaches in the strait area are becoming more accessible due to more Mobi-cats and Mobi-chairs being placed around the area.
Mobi-mats and Mobi-chairs help people with special needs, people in a wheelchair...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The Strait Area Evergreen Seniors Club celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house, dinner, and dance on Oct. 22.
According to the club, it is long-time part of the fabric of...
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On May 31st, the Mulgrave Volunteer Fire Department presented ladies auxiliary members with 25 years or more service with an honorary membership and a token of appreciation. Those with less than 25 years...
MULGRAVE: Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL) announced that Clair Rankin was elected as the new Library Board Chair at the Jan. 20 meeting.
According to a press release issued on Jan. 23 by the...
Photos by Mary HankeyColour Party members (from the left): Florence MacDonald and Michael Robicheau, along with Anna Marie Langley, escorted Gary Burns for his installation as president of legion branch 43.