ANTIGONISH: A program staff member at the Coady Institute, who leads the community housing program, says the formation of a provincial non-profit housing association will provide a means for communication and collaboration to be created among non-profit...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Destination Cape Breton Association (DCBA) is making plans for 2018 following another year of growth in the local tourism sector.
On Monday, DCBA hosted a tourism industry session at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. The event was the...
CAPE BRETON: Legend has it that every Cape Bretoner is a natural born storyteller, and at the heart of every story, is the storyteller’s creativity.
During the recent “State of the Strait Business Update” hosted by the Strait Area Chamber...
ANTIGONISH: More than 150 women and their allies marched through StFX University recently to raise awareness against gender-based and sexual violence, and to support victims and survivors impacted by gender-based violence within their community.
PORT HAWKESBURY: Despite an increase in panic-buying in
recent weeks - due to concerns around the spread of novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) - grocers are assuring their customers there is enough to go around,
for everyone.
Michael Doucette,...
EASTERN ZONE: The provincial minister of Health and Wellness says as a result of the $10,000 incentive program to return to the system, the Eastern Zone has gained a total of 88 full-time nurses across 12 primary...
HALIFAX: The provincial government wants to protect
wildlife habitat on two small islands off Isle Madame.
The Crid Islands lie on the outer edge of Arichat
harbour, between Jerseyman’s Island and the bottom of Babin’s Hill,...
ST. PETER’S: Volunteers at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47 have put their money down to assist veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by supporting a unique program that matches service dogs with soldiers.
“We had a little...
POTLOTEK: The community of Potlotek First Nation has lost a well-loved elder and tradition bearer this month.
Lillian Beatrice Marshall, known as a strong advocate for Mi’kmaq language and culture, has passed away at the age of 83.
“Lillian was a...
GRAND ANSE: A local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is taking part in a unique act of honour and helping to raise funds for the grieving family of a veteran in the process.