LOUISDALE: Michel Samson, MLA for Cape Breton-Richmond, on behalf of Tony Ince, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage, recently announced $50,000 in provincial funding for the St. Louis Parish Hall in Louisdale.
The announcement was made on September 17. District...
Shepherds were the first ones to tell visitors about strange things that had happened that evening, in the re-enactment of the Christmas story during the Drive Thru Bethlehem in Iron Mines.
The...
ANTIGONISH: In a recent presentation at the Coady family homestead in Margaree, the annual Coady Family Global Bursary was presented to Gambian participant of the diploma in development leadership program, Jawneh Nfamara.
“First of all, I’m pleased, honored and extremely...
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...
SYDNEY: This September is a time to celebrate local in
Cape Breton and pledge to source 50 per cent of shopping from local sources.
The “50% Local September Celebration” is an initiative led by a...
HALIFAX: Twenty Nova Scotia paramedics have been awarded the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Services Medal for their service to Nova Scotians in their time of need.
The 20 paramedics have dedicated their careers to providing high-quality emergency health care, sometimes...
IRON MINES: In June a group of volunteers got together to form a chapter of the international group “100 Women Who Care.”
The new local chapter is called “100 Women Who Care Rural Cape Breton.” Their goal is to bring...
ST. PETER’S: The St. Peter’s and District Volunteer Fire Department held its annual general meeting on Feb. 28.
Blaise Sampson was elected new president, with Terrance Terrio staying on as vice-president. Other officers are:...
Photos by Dana MacPhailGloria MacDonnell made a cake of her own for the Father’s Day cake silent auction but she was most proud of the three-layer chocolate cake with almond icing (pictured) prepared by her granddaughter...