CHÉTICAMP: Progressive Conservative candidate Claude Bourgeois has been elected as the first Member of the Legislative Assembly for the newly created district of Chéticamp–Margarees–Pleasant Bay, securing a seat for the governing party in a closely watched provincial...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A Louisdale woman has been arrested following a theft and assault incident at a Port Hawkesbury business, and police are asking for witnesses to come forward.
According to the Inverness County District...
PORT HOOD: A discussion about two relatively modest funding requests evolved into a broader debate about municipal grant programs and accountability during Inverness County’s Committee of the Whole meeting last Thursday.
At the centre...
BEAVER MEADOW: Two people from Paqtnkek have died following a three-vehicle collision on Highway 104 near Beaver Meadow.
According to Antigonish County District RCMP, emergency crews were called to the westbound lanes of Highway...
ANTIGONISH: St. Francis Xavier University is welcoming six new members to its Board of Governors, effective July 1, marking a mix of alumni leadership, public service experience, industry expertise, and student representation.
The new...
ST. PETER’S: The Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Region Association (BLBRA) reported a productive year of work at its annual general meeting last week, while emphasizing the ongoing need to recruit new members to support its mandate of...
PORT HOOD: Inverness County Council heard last week from a representative of Verisk Canada’s Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) about how improved fire protection data could potentially lead to lower insurance premiums for residents and businesses.
PORT HAWKESBURY: Town council is looking toward the future, with plans advancing for a new long-term care facility, a residential subdivision expansion, and a potential dog park.
Council discussed several major initiatives during last...
PORT HOOD: There was an emotional moment at Inverness municipal council’s regular meeting last Thursday as Warden Bonny MacIsaac recognized the retirement of Lynn MacLennan, whose work supporting local businesses has left a lasting impact across the...
RICHMOND COUNTY: A Richmond County couple is turning their gratitude for their community into action through the launch of the MacWala Foundation, a new charitable initiative focused on supporting students, youth athletes and community organizations throughout the...