JANVRIN’S ISLAND: A community group is lobbying the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (DTIR) to conduct more
improvements to roads the area.
On April 22, the Janvrin’s Island Community Center held
its annual general meeting during...
CREIGNISH: As a teenager, the younger version of Hugh MacDonald contemplated a career in the RCMP because, in his words, it would allow him to “get the pretty girls and wear the fancy uniform.”
Today, as he wraps up his...
HALIFAX: Unions representing health care workers want
the province to find ways to better protect their members now that the
community spread of COVID-19 has taken place and more cases are confirmed.
Five unions representing health...
LAWRENCETOWN: The construction of a new residence at
the Strait Area Campus in Port Hawkesbury will help grow the college’s
footprint, expand programming and better respond to the demands of growth.
The $7 million, 51-bed, 20,000...
HALIFAX: The provincial government is allowing more Nova Scotians to get together and be more active.
On May 15, Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, announced the easing...
OTTAWA, ONTARIO: A former Port Hawkesbury resident might become a big winner in the Norwegian Cruise Line 2019 “Giving Joy Contest,” but if her participation can get people talking about the treatment of the disabled, she’ll be...
PETIT DE GRAT: A tireless advocate for Acadian culture, language, and education, who also served as the chair of the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) has passed away.
Louise Marchand of Petit de Grat...
PETIT DE GRAT: What started out as friendly competition
has turned into a fundraiser for local organizations.
The second annual “Light Up Lundrigan Lane,” took place
last Sunday night in Petit de Grat with proceeds going...
PORT ROYAL: An aging bridge serving three communities on Isle Madame is under a weight restriction as the province continues to monitor its condition.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal’s Eastern District bridge engineer, Chasta Boudreau explained that a...
HALIFAX: The education minister confirmed that students and staff will be back in school in September.
On July 22, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Zack Churchill, along with chief medical officer of...