Community

DARTMOUTH: The start of 2025 brought a heartwarming tale of community and connection for StFX Alumni Affairs and the broader Xaverian family. In an extraordinary show of teamwork and dedication, alumni rallied together to reunite a long-lost...

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Guysborough Journal CANSO: In what feels like the sequel to a late-night creature feature, frightened residents of another local community are sounding the alarm over...

ST. PETER’S: An open house at the St. Peter's and Area Lions Club on Jan. 18 will provide residents and visitors an opportunity to offer feedback and help shape the future of the St. Peter’s Coastal Trail.

PORT HAWKESBURY: The Town of Port Hawkesbury is set to review and update its approach to bylaw enforcement as part of preparations for the upcoming budget deliberations in the spring. During a regular council...

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Guysborough Journal CANSO: Approval to rezone a tiny land parcel for a new satellite tracking station in the Canso area is key to the “long-term...

CREIGNISH: In a significant step towards renewable energy development, Nova Scotia has approved the environmental assessment for the Rhodena Wind Project near Creignish in Inverness County. The project, led by ABO Energy Canada Ltd.,...

CHÉTICAMP: Following the life-saving actions of two Inverness County residents during an incident in Chéticamp, the Municipality of Inverness County is considering the establishment of a Heroic Action Award to honor these individuals and recognize future acts...

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Guysborough Journal MULGRAVE: With expanded services and a renewed commitment to community good works in the new year, Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL) is re-writing...

ARICHAT: The urgent need for new members to join Richmond County's volunteer fire departments was emphasized during a recent council meeting by both municipal councillors and the chair of the county’s fire services protection committee.

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Guysborough Journal GUYSBOROUGH: The Municipality of the District of Guysborough’s (MODG’s) financial health increasingly relies on revenues from non-tax sources. That comes...