By Tom Peters
PORT HASTINGS: Port Hastings-based Celtic Air Services is entering a new phase of growth, marked by a strategic partnership and a return to its helicopter roots.
“We have...
CANSO: What began as an ambitious dream in rural Nova Scotia is now rocketing toward reality. Maritime Launch Services, the company developing Spaceport Nova Scotia, secured two major partnerships this past summer to position Canada to play...
Strait Area Campus to launch wind turbine technician program in 2026
By Corey LeBlanc
PORT HAWKESBURY: With the global wind energy sector experiencing rapid growth – including here in Nova Scotia...
By Tom Peters
ANTIGONISH: The Antigonish Highland Games, the longest-running event of its kind outside of Scotland, is set to celebrate its 160th anniversary from July 6–15 at Columbus Field – a milestone that...
MARGAREE: Nestled in the scenic Margaree Valley, Larch Wood Enterprises has transformed from a modest local workshop into a globally recognized brand, celebrated for its handcrafted, end-grain cutting boards and wooden home products.
Established...
IONA: Following years of research conducted at the Iona port, Lillianah Technologies has officially expanded its operations with the opening of a new facility that includes a laboratory and dedicated research space. The company has been collecting...
By Tom Peters
BADDECK: Perched on the edge of the Bras d’Or Lake – often described as Canada’s inland sea – the Village of Baddeck is harnessing its natural beauty to become a thriving...
MULGRAVE: Strait-area metal fabricator and custom manufacturer Mulgrave Machine Works Ltd. is reporting continued growth, driven in large part by a significant increase in pressure vessel production over the past year.
The company has...
Shipping operations anticipated to begin in 2026
LITTLE NARROWS: Located along the shores of the Bras d’Or Lakes, CGC Inc. is advancing significant investments to modernize a gypsum quarry site first established in 1954,...
By Tom Peters
CAPE BRETON: Sidanna Retreat, known for its upscale, oceanfront vacation rentals, is expanding its presence in Cape Breton with two new luxury properties set to open later this year.













