BADDECK: Council in Victoria County has approved its 2026-27 municipal operating budget, maintaining both residential and commercial property tax rates while continuing investments in community services, infrastructure, and long-term planning.
Council approved the $16,216,837...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A new company is putting down roots in the Strait area – not the desert variety, but a growing marine services operation with plans for long-term expansion in Port Hawkesbury.
Cactus Ship...
IRISH COVE: A new community walking trail through the reclaimed Irish Cove limestone quarry will officially open Friday at 1 p.m., marking a major milestone for a long-planned community development project in the region.
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council has approved its 2026–27 operating budget, emphasizing affordability for residents while continuing to invest in key community infrastructure.
The $19-million budget maintains both residential and commercial property tax rates at...
IONA: The 10th annual Àros na Mara World Oceans Day Festival officially opened on May 31, launching a week of activities in Iona that will culminate with a major celebration and environmental film festival on June 7.
ANTIGONISH:Residents and businesses in Antigonish County will see no increase in municipal tax rates this year after council approved a $22.7-million operating budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
The Council of the Municipality of...
Major Crime Unit continues investigation, says no risk to public safety
WEST ARM TRACADIE: A suspicious death investigation in Antigonish County has now been confirmed as a homicide, according to the Nova Scotia RCMP.
UPPER BIG TRACADIE:The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a suspicious death following a residential fire in Upper Big Tracadie on Sunday evening.
Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report of...
RCMP say blaze not linked to recent search warrant
MULGRAVE: Residents of an apartment building on Tower Road in Mulgrave were safely evacuated after a fire broke out late Sunday night, prompting a large...
PORT HOOD: A collaborative plan to reopen the visitor information centre (VIC) in Port Hastings is beginning to take shape, with support being explored from Cape Breton’s five municipalities, the provincial government, and Destination Cape Breton.