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...
GRAND ANSE: After a challenging year for everyone, two Richmond County residents are proud their Christmas gift will bring happiness to many people.
The Tree for Boston is the annual gift Nova Scotia sends...
PORT HAWKESBURY: After waiting for six months, graduates of the NSCC Strait Area Campus finally received a proper celebration of their accomplishments.
On Saturday, the Class of 2020 was honoured in a virtual convocation...
MEMBERTOU: Clearwater Seafoods Incorporated, one of the largest fully-integrated seafood companies in North America, is now owned by a coalition of local Mi’kmaq First Nations including Paqtntkek, We’koqma’q, and Potlotek.
“I am incredibly proud...
STRAIT AREA: As large public gatherings are still not permitted, two local legion branches will be hosting very different Remembrance Day services this year.
All changes to standard Remembrance Day activities have been made...
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO: The author of a new book about nurses during World War I says his work is relevant for these unprecedented times as health care workers toil on the front lines.
Former Port...
ANTIGONISH: For the very first time in the history of Canada, Commendations of the Federal Minister of Veterans Affairs were presented to a mother and son for their efforts.
Retired Cpl. Kate MacEachern and...
LOUISDALE: The only mobile unit of its kind in Canada is on the road in the Strait area.
The Medicine Shoppe pharmacist Michael Hatt will be visiting communities around the four counties in the...
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.
ANTIGONISH: A local chocolatier says he couldn’t imagine in his wildest dreams that he would win a pair of prestigious awards recognizing the positive impact he’s made on his community.
Tareq Hadhad, the founder...