HALIFAX: The provincial government has approved funding
for two local public transportation groups.
The Public Transit Assistance Program is providing $2.9
million in grants to groups from Sydney to Yarmouth, including Strait Area
Transit and the...
ANTIGONISH: It’s a symbol of achievement for graduating students at St. Francis Xavier University. December 3, Feast of St. Francis, is the day graduating students receive their X-Ring – one of the most recognizable rings in the...
HALIFAX: The provincial government announced funding for programs targeting youth at risk, adults with autism spectrum disorder, seniors, and others.
In a press release issued last week, the province said more than $7.1 million...
IRON MINES: Members and friends gathered at L’Arche Cape Breton’s Founders Chapel on Friday to celebrate their new four-year Community Mandate, and to affirm executive director Mukthar Limpao in his role as community leader.
Mary MacDougall and Mary Oommen welcomed...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL) said it is pleased to begin welcoming students, teachers, and members of the public back into the Port Hawkesbury Library (located inside SAERC) beginning Sept. 14.
The...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A Cairdeas District event for the Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) will be held at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre on Saturday, January 21 at 6 p.m.
The GGC is making the mental health of young girls a top...
INVERNESS: A new business focusing on western Cape Breton is up and running.
Owner Francis A. MacDonald launched his own small business, Cape West Media Solutions. The business went operational on October 1.
After finishing a 20-year nursing career, MacDonald hopes...
DARTMOUTH: Land in the Mabou Highlands is now part of a land conservation campaign by the Nova Scotia Nature Trust (NSNT).
The NSNT’s “Lasting Landscapes” campaign was already on track for historic land conservation achievements. With an unexpected $400,000 top-up...
LOUISDALE: On June 3, the group Shelby Shines On held its fifth annual “Your Time to Shine” girls sleepover.
Approximately 20 girls attended this free event. The evening involved information sessions such as cyber awareness, mental health, spa night, painting,...
