IRON MINES: In a time of practicing social distancing
and a provincial state of emergency, with a mandate to stay indoors, L’Arche
Cape Breton has learned to find different ways of doing what they do best –
making known the...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The weather might have been chilly and
unsightly, but spirits in the Lodge Rooms of St. Mark’s United Church were warm
and inviting as local Freemasons gathered to celebrate a milestone.
“Our charter was...
ANTIGONISH: For the very first time in the history of
Canada, Commendations of the Federal Minister of Veterans Affairs have been
presented to a mother and son for their efforts.
Retired Cpl. Kate MacEachern and her...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The ideas of friendship and collaboration are being put to use for a new project at the local community college.
On March 2, Labour and Advanced Education Minister Kelly Regan announced funding for NSCC student-led projects through the...
ST. PETER’S: Once a thriving language in Richmond
County, Gaelic fell out of use over the years but, if Cathy Campbell can help
it, that’s not where the story will end.
As Gaels across the province...
ST. PETER’S: An official opening ceremony was held last week for a new piece of infrastructure in the community.
On November 16 in St. Peter’s, residents, government officials and elected representatives officially re-opened the new two-lane swing bridge at the...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Strait area business and community leaders came together last week to celebrate some recent successes and share goals for the future.
The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce (SACOC) hosted its annual State of the Strait Region Business Update...
PORT HAWKESBURY: To assist more women and Indigenous
learners gain access to marine industry training and careers over the next
three years, the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) has launched a new
initiative to reduce barriers.
Rodger...
I love my community.
I have dedicated a significant amount of my personal and professional time to the beautification of Antigonish, in particular Main Street, and making it a destination and a public space...
ANTIGONISH: A new palliative care unit at St Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish was officially opened last Friday.
The renovation, which began in January, 2018, created a six-bed palliative care unit.
“I think having an in-patient unit affords us the opportunity...