PORT HOOD: A disagreement between Inverness Municipal Councillors was settled as council voted to rescind motions that would have resulted in municipal funding for the expansion of an airstrip in Margaree.
On July 7, 2014 and December 1, 2014, council...
HALIFAX: The provincial government and the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia launched a forestry pilot project last week and they are looking for more land to expand.
The initiative, announced on March 15, gives the Mi’kmaq forest planning and management responsibility...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The two sides locked in a dispute over the winnings from a Chase the Ace jackpot, will try to come to an agreement later this month.
A settlement conference, where the two sides will meet with the judge...
ANTIGONISH: A missing Antigonish County man survived two nights in the woods last week.
After being reported missing on the night of November 19, 24-year-old Jacob Spin of Monastery was located on November 21.
“He was located by family just prior...
HALIFAX: A doctor who served Strait area patients was reprimanded for an incident three years ago.
Dr. Sockalingam Senthillmohan received a reprimand from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia regarding an incident at the Strait-Richmond Hospital in...
PORT HAWKESBURY: After 54 years of public service and less than a week before his 80th birthday, former Port Hawkesbury Mayor Billy Joe MacLean gathered with a few hundred friends last Saturday night at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre.
The...
ARICHAT: A request for tax exempt status sparked debate as it comes while the municipality makes changes to related policies and by-laws.
During the regular monthly meeting of Richmond Municipal Council on February 25 in Arichat, council gave notice that...
By: Catherine Knott
PORT HAWKESBURY: With a new Port Hawkesbury office and revamped in-home services, Nutritional Consultant Trudie MacGregor Muggah, takes nourishment of mind and body to the next level.
“It’s all about balance. What’s good for the mind and good...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A local convenience store and gas bar is one of the latest nominees in Advocate Media’s “Shine On” campaign.
Kathleen Leblanc nominated Need’s Convenience and Fast Fuel of Port Hawkesbury in the...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Local residents facing drug charges were in court last week.
Following an appearance in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court on May 4, Walter Hinkley pleaded guilty to trafficking cocaine and possession of stolen property not exceeding $5,000. He received...