The human animal is unique in that it doesn’t consider itself an animal. We instead imagine ourselves as divine beings having outgrown our dirty origins in the great outdoors when in reality, our physical and mental health...
JUDIQUE: Wayne’s Variety is the latest nominee in Advocate Media’s “Shine On” campaign.
Annette MacIsaac, nominated the store for going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. She thanked owner Wayne MacInnis and his...
ANTIGONISH: With the Town of Antigonish set to dissolve, the town and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish are requesting the province draft special legislation that will guide the consolidation transition process.
Despite...
GLACE BAY: One hundred years have passed since the early morning of June 11, 1925, when coal miner William Davis was shot and killed during a peaceful protest in the heart of Cape Breton’s coal country. But...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A family that spent many years in refugee camps during the Civil War in Syria is setting in the Strait area.
After spending a decade in refugee camps in Lebanon, members of...
HALIFAX: Early childhood educators (ECEs) and employees working in licensed child-care centres will now receive health benefits and a pension for the first time ever.
The provincial government is raising the wages of ECEs...
ST. PETER’S: Nestled in the heart of St. Peter’s stands the Cape Breton Realty office, a beautifully restored landmark that reflects the community’s rich history.
Originally built in 1860 as McDougall Academy, the building...
PORT HAWKESBURY: More than anything, it’s sustainability
that the money will be used for.
That was the message offered by Marina Martens, the executive director of Leeside Transition House and Strait Area Women’s Place, just...
HALIFAX: The province said it will help African Nova Scotians gain clear title to their land.
On March 5, Premier Iain Rankin announced a $3 million compensation fund aimed at addressing the legacy of...
ANTIGONISH: Canada would not be what it is today without him.
This was one of the points made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his remarks at a celebration of the life of Allan J. MacEachen last Sunday. MacEachen passed...