HALIFAX: Provincial officials have decided to extend the state of emergency.
Last week, the province announced it is renewing the state of emergency to protect the health and safety of Nova Scotians and ensure...
MARGAREE VALLEY: At 2:05 p.m. on August 11, Inverness District RCMP received a 911 call regarding an ATV collision on Highland Road in the Margaree Valley.
A group of riders were travelling on Highland Road when one of the vehicles...
HALIFAX: Local communities and groups helped with the compilation of a study redefining the role of Main Streets.
The report, “Nova Scotia Main Street Initiative Community Workbook,” released by the Nova Scotia Federation of...
ST. PETER’S: A Richmond County man has received a major honour in recognition of his service to his community.
Richard Landry of St. Peter’s has been awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers from the office of the Governor General. The...
By: Janet Whitman
LORNE, PICTOU COUNTY: Tyson Bowen was just trying to stay alive in the days and months after his early exit from the Canadian Forces after two tours in Afghanistan.
GRAND MANAN ISLAND, NB: The Canadian Independent Fish Harvester’s Federation (CIFHF) has turned their attention to the Canadian Senate after the successful passage of Bill C-68 through the House of Commons.
Bill C-68 amends the Fisheries Act and has many...
STRAIT AREA: The findings from a homelessness count completed throughout Eastern Nova Scotia in November of 2021 were released on August 3 and it highlights a need for housing strategies throughout all counties in Cape Breton Island,...
PORT HOOD:
During Inverness’ municipal council meeting last week, council members spent
some time talking about whether or not to talk about the proposed airport in
the Inverness County.
“I’d like to get a feeling on how...
ANTIGONISH: The Diocese of Antigonish says an apology issued by Pope Francis in July and a fund to help those suffering as a result of their time in residential schools will help the healing process.
PETIT DE GRAT: Members of the Richmond County Inshore Fishermen’s Association (RCIFA) have been catching much more than seafood in the waters that provide their livelihood.
In Nov. 2021, the organization conducted a ghost...