GUYSBOROUGH: The chief firearms officer who approved
Cpl. Lionel Desmond’s firearms possession and acquisition licence renewal
testified on February 20 she would have rejected the soldier’s application if
she had been more aware of his severe mental illness.
HALIFAX: A week after announcing the softening of some public health measures, the province explained how they plan to roll back more restrictions.
During a press briefing on May 8 in Halifax, Premier Stephen...
By Corey LeBlanc
SYDNEY: What a Difference a Day Makes.
That’s the title of Dinah Washington’s Grammy award-winning song from 1959.
If the Cape Breton University (CBU)...
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...
HALIFAX: The provincial government wants to warn Nova Scotians that this is one time of the year when wildlife is out and about.
According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), more people are...
ANTIGONISH: It’s a big boost for the community and two community groups.
Last week, Central Nova MP Sean Fraser announced $625,000 in funding to help renovate the former National Philatelic Centre building, which is shared by the Canadian Association of...
Government of Canada funding helps Highland Arts Theatre with fire suppression system upgrades
SYDNEY: A local art theatre creating year-round professional theatre with an emphasis on Cape Breton artists, stories and songs is getting...
ARICHAT: The provincial government is monitoring disposal sites where oil from two tankers was disposed in the 1970s.
Deputy Warden Melanie Sampson told the Oct. 27 regular monthly meeting of Richmond Municipal Council that...
MONASTERY: Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue (SAGSR) offered two days of hands-on training last weekend.
Tanya McChesney and other members of SAGSR delivered a map and compass course at the organization’s headquarters in Monastery on March 17 and 18....
ANTIGONISH: The National Collaborating Centre for
Determinants of Health (NCCDH) on the campus of StFX University will receive
stable funding for the next eight years to support research and evidence-based
knowledge to improve health equity for Canadians.