PORT HAWKESBURY: As retired Cpl. Lionel Desmond struggled to find the necessary help he desperately needed as his mental health deteriorated in late 2016, the Province of Nova Scotia didn’t offer any culturally-specific mental health programs.
HALIFAX:
With public health officials concluding there has been community spread and
schools not re-opening until at least May 1, the province is getting tough with
those who don’t follow the law.
On
Monday, public health officials determined...
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...
ANTIGONISH: Five local Indigenous people were featured in the panel discussion “Learning Lodge: Honouring Indigenous Women” last week as part of International Women’s Week.
The event, which was hosted by the StFX Anthropology Department and the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre...
ANTIGONISH: In a move to ensure Indigenous students feel safe, welcomed and honoured, StFX University officially opened their Indigenous Student Centre.
“I am so glad this is happening,” said Michelle Sylliboy, an Indigenous professor...
ANTIGONISH: In the five years since its inception, the Antigonish Community Energy Co-op has fostered a megawatt of rooftop solar capacity across northern Nova Scotia, a feat they achieved primarily through buying in bulk.
Offerings aimed at helping families dealing with pregnancy, infant loss
By Corey LeBlanc
ASKILTON, INVERNESS COUNTY: The Little Spirits Society of Cape Breton recently launched a resource borrowing library, one focused...
PORT HAWKESURY: Discussing the ways to help species at
risk was at the forefront of the agenda on February 26, during the “Species at
Risk Recovery Action Forum” held at the Shannon Studio.
“The recovery action...
MULGRAVE: Some strong language was used around the table at the regular council meeting in Mulgrave on May 15 concerning a discussion about the town’s public works crew.
According to Councillor Bob Russell, a...
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...