ANTIGONISH: Twinning and tolling were the main topics of conversation at a public meeting last week.
On March 2, the Claymore Inn in Antigonish hosted a public consultation session on highway twinning. The meeting was scheduled for February but was...
WEST ARICHAT: This weekend, hundreds of ATV riders and enthusiasts will attend the annual Winter Festival ATV Poker Run on Isle Madame.
RCMP in Nova Scotia are asking attendees to keep road and trail safety top of mind when taking...
HALIFAX: An independent review of Nova Scotia’s forest practices is recommending fundamental changes to the way forestry is conducted throughout the province, putting an emphasis on ecosystems and biodiversity.
The year-long review released on August 21 by University of Kings...
HALIFAX: Opposition parties are calling on the provincial government to provide clearer updates on its progress in implementing recommendations from the inquiry into Lionel Desmond, but a lawyer representing the Desmond family says the broader discussion is...
MULGRAVE: An issue that has persisted in the town for years will finally be given its day.
During the town’s regular council meeting on June 7, councillors passed a motion to hold a plebiscite...
ANTIGONISH: Following a setback over the summer, the Municipality of Antigonish County is moving ahead with plans to repair the town’s historic courthouse.
“Staff determined that a building assessment was necessary to further inform the nature and extent of the...
ANTIGONISH: The Antigonish County District and Inverness County District RCMP are warning the public about a recent string of thefts involving suspected debit card scammers targeting grocery stores and retail outlets in the Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury...
AULD’S COVE: Because the construction of the new Irving
Big Stop in Auld’s Cove has left motorists confused and has drawn criticism as
to which turning lane drivers should be using, video monitoring is now taking
place to try to...
CAPE BRETON: In a rare show of unity, 13 arts and culture organizations from across Cape Breton have come together to launch a joint fundraising effort aimed at offsetting the impact of recent provincial budget cuts.
PORT HAWKESBURY: An announcement at the October 3 town council meeting by Russ Adams of Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) drew concern from the mayor and members of council.
“The office that we have at the Civic Centre here in...