ANTIGONISH: This year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Antigonish were notably calmer than in previous years, with local officials and police pointing to fewer disruptions, smaller gatherings, and proactive enforcement as key factors.
According...
AULD’S COVE: The recent environmental approval of the Auld’s Cove wind project has the Cape Breton Partnership “optimistic about the investments in green energy and self-sustaining green energy and, therefore, the follow on a positive affect for...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A proposed water pipeline designed to strengthen water supply and support future industrial development in the Strait area has received environmental assessment approval from the Province of Nova Scotia.
The approval, announced...
ANTIGONISH:Festival Antigonish announced Monday that the Bauer Theatre will be permitted to operate for its 2026 summer season, with essential retrofit construction scheduled to begin in September. The news comes as a relief to audiences, performers, and...
ST. PETER’S: Residents gathered last week to discuss what many see as a significant threat to the long-standing character of the St. Peter’s Coastal Trail.
The St. Peter’s Community Club hosted a public meeting...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Town officials received an update last week on one of the initiatives aimed at addressing the growing impacts of climate change in the community.
Martin Thomsen, manager of Energy Sector Development for...
NORTHEAST NOVA: Inspections conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) at several cannabis storefronts across Northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island have resulted in product seizures and charges, while drawing criticism from Mi’kmaq leadership...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Port Hawkesbury Town Council is joining the chorus of opposition to the closure of the Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre (VIC).
During last week’s regular council meeting, Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton outlined potential...
PORT HOOD: Municipal leaders in Inverness County are reviewing the potential impacts of the recently released provincial budget, with concerns already emerging about funding changes affecting infrastructure, tourism and cultural organizations.
“It's going to...
CAPE BRETON: Legislation aimed at preserving and potentially restoring rail service across Cape Breton Island has been reintroduced in the Nova Scotia legislature by Sydney-Membertou MLA Derek Mombourquette.
The proposed Cape Breton Rail Line...