ANTIGONISH: On July 15, the Antigonish Skatepark
Association, the Town and County of Antigonish, as well as StFX, hosted a
groundbreaking for the Antigonish All Wheels Skatepark.
Antigonish Town and County Councils and the Antigonish
Skate Park...
ANTIGONISH: A local Holstein farm in Brierly Brook has recently been presented with a major award, for the second time in the family farm’s history.
Lindenright Holsteins, a family farm just outside of Antigonish...
HALIFAX: Provincial and federal officials are in stark disagreement over the federal government’s implementation of a carbon tax.
On Nov. 22 the Government of Canada announced what it called “A Fair and Affordable Pollution...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Marking the beginning of the Destination Reeves Street plan for active transportation, a new bridge has been installed to create a complete street, which will see Reeves Street transformed to a street for people and all the...
ARICHAT: Richmond County’s municipal councillors have signed a declaration to promote sound environmental practices but are stressing the need to balance green-friendly activities with economic development.
Councillors voted unanimously at their latest regular meeting in Arichat to back a draft...
GUYSBOROUGH: The psychiatrist who assessed
retired Cpl. Lionel Desmond - just two days before he fatally shot his mother,
wife, and 10-year-old daughter before taking his own life - says the former
rifleman didn’t show any signs of acute psychosis...
ANTIGONISH: Sean Fraser recommends university students have honest conversations about difficult issues with people they don’t share a perspective with.
“Don’t fall into the trap that you have to believe a certain thing, or...
ARICHAT: The Canadian Coast Guard now has community support to replace another lighthouse in the area.
During a public meeting on October 3 in Arichat, residents approved a proposal, endorsed by the Isle Madame Lighthouse Preservation Society, for the Coast...
ORANGEDALE: A tradition commemorating the friendship between Boston and Nova Scotia will soon be celebrated on the grounds of L’Arche Cape Breton, as the local community is donating this year’s Tree for Boston.
“L’Arche...
LOUISDALE: Richmond County seniors had the opportunity last week to refresh their driving skills and learn from each other with the 55 Arrive Alive driving program.
On June 2, the 55 Arrive Alive program – first offered in January -...