ARICHAT: The chair of a community-based committee overseeing the operations of Isle Madame’s largest house of worship is confident that repairs to Our Lady of Assomption Catholic Church can be carried out within the timeline set out by the...
LOUISDALE: With fraudsters working overtime to develop new and innovative tricks, it’s important to stay diligent about protecting personal information.
That was the message at the latest installment of We Care Days in Louisdale,...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Pet owners across the Strait area now have a new option to find food, toys, supplies and even a cleaning service for their animal friends.
The Port Hawkesbury Shopping Centre’s new PetValu franchise officially opened its doors on...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A day after the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the region hosted its first ever Pride March.
On Monday evening, approximately 150 people attended the inaugural Strait Area Pride March which...
ST. PETER’S: A local veteran who was recently honoured for his commitment to the air cadet program passed away late last month at the age of 77.
Jim Mullins was born in Halifax in...
PETIT DE GRAT: A retired Canadian Military Officer from Isle Madame is the first female commanding officer of an Atlantic Canadian reserve unit.
Not long after retiring from the Canadian Forces, Rachelle Heudes was...
POINT TUPPER: Nova Scotia Power (NSP) is in the midst
of a major renovation to its Point Tupper Generating Station, and one
well-known structure at the site is on its way down.
On August 26, NSP...
ARICHAT: A local businessman and advocate for his community was honoured recently by Cape Breton University (CBU).
CBU conferred an honorary doctorate on Isle Madame businessman Edgar Samson during its fall convocation celebration on...
LOUISDALE: Over the last six weeks, students in Career Development 10 and Production Technology 10/11 made items for the Richmond Education Centre/Academy Christmas Craft Fair on December 5.
“Many of the students are enrolled in the O2 program, but...
LITTLE ANSE: A mother grieving the loss of her son says helping others at this time of year helps her cope.
After planning and fundraising for months, on Nov. 17 volunteers dropped off tens...