WHYCOCOMAGH: A local First Nation’s community received an economic boost from the federal government.
Last week, the federal government announced $545,000 in non-repayable contributions for two projects at Waycobah First Nation. The projects involve expanding the local steelhead trout growing...
GUYSBOROUGH: The emergency room doctor who
assessed retired Cpl. Lionel Desmond two days before he purchased a
military-style carbine and killed his mother, wife, and 10-year-old daughter
before turning the gun on himself, testified on Monday that the veteran wasn’t
considering...
OTTAWA: A man who tirelessly dedicated more than half a century to his community through firefighting now has his name etched on a national memorial dedicated to honouring those who have contributed selflessly to the life-saving service.
MULGRAVE: At 11:59 p.m. on May 14, 1955, the Scotia II train ferry was shut down forever.
The ferry between Mulgrave and Point Tupper fittingly made its last run the same day the ribbon...
MABOU: The president of the Gaelic College says the establishment of Beinn Mhàbu, a satellite campus that will be located in the village of Mabou, will be an absolute game changer, not only for the local region,...
NORTH GRANT: An 87-year-old Antigonish woman was pronounced deceased at the scene of a four-vehicle traffic collision that took place last evening on Highway 245 near North Grant.
“There were three cars and a tractor trailer involved in the collision,” said...
STELLARTON: A contest for aspiring business leaders has expanded across the province and is now open to contestants in such areas as Guysborough and Antigonish counties for the first time.
The Spark Innovation Challenge, which originated in Cape Breton in...
SYDNEY: A group of clever business owners in Whycocomagh have inspired a clever group of business people in Sydney to take on the challenge of bringing folks to Cape Breton Island.
“The Farmer’s Daughter had a tremendous amount of social...
ANTIGONISH: Officials with StFX University handed out 124 formal reprimands, including four one-term suspensions following disciplinary actions against students failing to adhere to the university’s COVID-19 pandemic plan during the fall semester.
Between Aug....
WE’KOQMA’Q FIRST NATION: The chief of a local First Nations band says her council is actively pursuing a land claim with the neighbours in the village of Whycocomagh.
Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley, who was recently...