PORT HOOD: Inverness County Warden Bonny MacIsaac has raised concerns about Nova Scotia Power’s communication surrounding a planned power outage last month.
The utility had scheduled a planned outage for Feb. 10 from 10...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Students across the Strait Regional Centre for Education have missed significantly more class time this winter compared to last year, as challenging weather conditions continue to disrupt the school calendar.
According to...
MABOU: In a move aimed at blending business education with Cape Breton’s living culture, Cape Breton University and Colaisde na Gàidhlig/The Gaelic College have announced a new partnership that will see the first year of the Bachelor...
ARICHAT: Richmond County council is continuing its efforts to expand housing options, identifying regulatory barriers and advocating for greater flexibility at the provincial level.
During last week’s regular meeting, council passed a motion requesting...
RIVER TILLARD: A local author’s passion for the written word was hard earned, a journey that has made her commitment to literacy all the more meaningful.
Long before she became a teacher, literacy coordinator,...
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council voiced concern last week over the recently announced closure of the Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre (VIC).
The closure of the Port Hastings VIC, along with visitor information centres in...
Legislation creates Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay district following court ruling
CHÉTICAMP: A new provincial electoral district aimed at strengthening Acadian representation on Cape Breton’s west coast will soon reshape the political map of Inverness County.
MI’KMA’KI: The Mi’kmaq community is raising alarm following last week’s announcement of widespread provincial spending cuts that have disproportionately affected Indigenous programs.
Premier Tim Houston’s budget reductions have targeted 21 Mi’kmaw-specific initiatives, ranging from...
CAPE BRETON: The Cabot Trail Writers Festival is facing an uncertain future after proposed provincial budget cuts could slash vital arts funding that sustains the festival’s operations, outreach, and programming.
According to Rebecca Silver...
ANTIGONISH: St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) student Braelyn Spencer has been recognized for her leadership and community impact with a McCall MacBain Regional Award, a scholarship that celebrates exceptional character, academic achievement, and dedication to service.