ANTIGONISH: StFX University unveiled the largest gift by a private donor in its history and one of the largest of its kind to a university in Nova Scotia.
Victor Phillip Dahdaleh, through the Victor...
PAQTNKEK: A contribution of $498,118 from the federal government will support Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation with scientific research as they look to harvest opportunities with the construction of a full-scale oyster farm in Pomquet Harbour.
ARICHAT: Costs to study the feasibility of a multi-use facility in Richmond County are more than anticipated.
At the regular monthly meeting on March 27 in Arichat, Richmond Municipal Council reviewed correspondence from Public...
ANTIGONISH: The executive director of Antigonish Community Transit (ACT) says three main topics were discussed during recent community consultations: longer hours, extending service into the weekends, and increasing the service route area.
The current...
OTTAWA: The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia have launched the start of the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Nova Scotia.
According to a press release issued on March 24, members of...
ANTIGONISH: Special legislation will not be introduced in the spring sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature to consolidate the Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish.
Late in the evening...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The provincial government said it is ready for the upcoming retirement of a local physician.
Recently, Dr. James Collins announced he will retire as of Sept. 1, 2023 from the Island Gateway...
ST. PETER’S: The Strait of Canso Offshore Wind Task Force is gaining more supporters.
Last week, the task force announced their terms of reference were approved by more than 30 signatories who are committed...
HALIFAX: The provincial government has introduced the new Road Trails Act with the intent of creating a permanent set of rules for off-highway vehicle (OHV) use.
On March 24, the province tabled the new...
ARICHAT: Rules from other municipal units governing food trucks will be studied by municipal staff and referred to the Bylaw and Policy Committee.
During the regular monthly meeting of Richmond Municipal Monday night in...