HALIFAX: Despite concerns from municipal officials across Nova Scotia, the provincial government has decided to proceed with elections this fall.
In a letter dated May 13, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Chuck Porter...
INVERNESS COUNTY: The municipality’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had been solid and continues to be working, according to the warden.
Betty Ann MacQuarrie explains the municipality already faces unique challenges involving...
ANTIGONISH: For only the second time in the event’s
history, the Antigonish Highland Games will be postponed.
Antigonish Highland Society President Bill Fraser and
Antigonish Highland Games Chair David Smith announced the suspension of the
157th Antigonish...
HALIFAX: National park sites in the Strait area have restarted and the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) confirmed the resumption of programs, services and procedures.
Starting June 1, the St. Peters Canal National Historic...
ANTIGONISH: In a matter of days, a virus has completely
changed the landscape of the world in the blink of an eye, including
post-secondary institutions like StFX University.
With a provincial State of Emergency declared and...
STRAIT AREA: Provincial officials, businesses,
municipalities, churches, and local organizations are dealing with the shock
waves from the global novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
On March 20, Premier Stephen McNeil, Minister of
Business Geoff MacLellan and Dr. Robert...
ANTIGONISH: While it won’t be mandatory for students to have one or both of their COVID-19 vaccinations to attend StFX University in the fall; the university has begun a campaign with a drive to push vaccinations.
ANTIGONISH: Speaking on the federal government’s
handling of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, two local Liberal
Members of Parliament (MP) highlight a lightning quick response that’s seeing
years-worth of initiatives to help keep food on the table and a roof...
HALIFAX: After announcing a new loan program for
municipalities, the province announced it will decide after the Victoria Day
weekend whether the school year will continue.
On April 28, Premier Stephen McNeil announced that at-home
learning will...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Two community public transportation
services had to temporarily suspended their services until further notice.
Strait Area Transit (SAT) serving Inverness County,
Richmond County and the Town of Port Hawkesbury, along with Antigonish
Community Transit (ACT)...