PORT HAWKESBURY: After dropping their final round-robin game, the Quad County Whitecaps Teal were left needing help to advance to the championship final at the U18AA Female Provincial Championship.
The team’s hopes rested on...
PORT HOOD: Early discussions are underway to hash out the possible reopening of the Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre (VIC), with Cape Breton municipalities exploring a collaborative approach to operate the facility.
Inverness County...
HALIFAX: The minimum wage in Nova Scotia has increased to $16.75 per hour as of April 1, marking the latest step in a series of incremental raises tied to inflation.
The new rate represents...
ENGLISHTOWN: The return of the Englishtown Ferry has been delayed until the end of April, following earlier expectations that service would resume by mid-March.
The revised timeline reflects the need for additional repairs, as...
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council has approved funding for one community project while deferring two others as it prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 budget.
During last week’s regular meeting, councillors reviewed three applications under the...
ST. PETER’S: A growing creative venture rooted in local storytelling is gaining momentum in Richmond County, as Lucas Cotton continues to expand his video production work beyond its original scope.
Cotton, the creator behind...
ANTIGONISH: The U15 Major Novas are set to compete for the provincial title at the Dartmouth Zatzman Sportsplex.
The Novas secured their spot in the event by defeating the Dartmouth Whalers in a best-of-three...
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council is moving forward with two initiatives aimed at strengthening fire protection services across the county.
At last week’s regular meeting, council approved a motion to retain a consultant to conduct...
NEW BRUNSWICK: A prominent Cape Breton business owner has been identified as the victim of a fatal helicopter crash in southern New Brunswick over the weekend.
Vincent Van Zutphen, president of Zutphen Contractors in...
MEMBERTOU: The Cabot Highlanders, who finished atop the Nova Scotia U16 AAA Hockey League standings during the regular season, entered last weekend’s provincial championship with strong aspirations of capturing the provincial banner.
Despite a...