ANTIGONISH: StFX University received a $100,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Post-Secondary Fund to launch their Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Peer Mentoring program designed to provide peer-to-peer student mental health support.
“As...
Photo by Stephanie ComeauPictured following a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal ceremony honouring Richmond County residents on Jan. 22 at the Lion’s Den in Louisdale are :recipients (in no order): Anita Basque, Potloek First Nation; Louise Campell,...
STRAIT AREA: An event on Feb. 1 at StFX University will kick off African Heritage Month locally.
The event will be hosted by African Nova Scotian Affairs, the Town of Antigonish, the Municipality of...
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...
Contributed photosCorrina MacQuarrie, with Leeside Transition House, accepts a donation from Danny Madden, Grand Knight of Father Vincent de Paul Council #14280 of the Knights of Columbus in St. Peter’s.
Father Vincent...
Contributed photosA $1,000 donation was presented to the Strait Richmond Healthcare Foundation by the Louisdale Fleur de Lis Seniors Club. Pictured are (from the left): Dianne Landry, Lucille Martell, Brenda White, Robert Goyetche, and Aurine Richard.
ANTIGONISH: StFX said it has accelerated efforts to advance accessibility on its campus, informed by its first university-wide Accessibility Plan.
According to a press release issued by StFX on Dec. 15, the plan identifies...
Contributed photosOver 60 families have demonstrated their support of the project by making a pledge over five years to the Vision 2020 campaign. In excess of $315,000 has already been pledged. The St. Joseph's Parish Fundraising...
HALIFAX: A Paqtnkek resident was among the four Nova Scotians and three groups who received human right awards earlier this month.
During an event in Halifax on Dec. 9, Terena Francis was recognized for...
PORT HOOD: The Municipality of the County of Inverness said a non-profit community group from Inverness worked with them on its first ever accessibility plan.
Municipal council also approved the plan, which was unveiled...