By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
CANSO: Declaring its “deep commitment” to building Canada’s space capability in Nova Scotia, Maritime Launch Services (MLS) says it’s moving ahead with its...
Facility, which began operating in 1890, had a history of overcrowding and fire hazards
ARICHAT: Representatives from the Municipality of Inverness County presented an update at Richmond County Council’s Oct. 14 meeting on a...
IRISH COVE: A 20-year-old Barra Head man is facing multiple charges after fleeing from police and crashing his vehicle east of Big Pond.
According to RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton, the incident...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A retired RCMP officer has been charged with three counts of sexual assault following an investigation by Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT).
SiRT announced Oct. 15, its director has reasonable...
By Tom Peters
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Strait Area Reporter
CAPE BRETON: Although the long-discussed international container terminal at the Port of Sydney has been placed on...
“Stop crushing our ‘sprits,’” say retailers seeking more competition
HALIFAX: Atlantic Canadian small businesses are calling on their provincial governments to modernize alcohol sales, arguing that restrictive policies are holding back local economic growth.
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians affected by the ongoing Canada Post strike can now drop off and pick up essential provincial government correspondence at Access Nova Scotia centres, the province announced.
Residents can now drop off...
Moncton, N.B.: Atlantic Canadian seafood took center stage in Europe last week as 12 companies from the region participated in the Conxemar International Frozen Seafood Trade Show in Vigo, Spain, from Oct. 7-9.
The...
PORT HOOD: Municipal officials in Inverness County are exploring ways to improve how residents get from Point A to Point B.
“We want to get the community more interested and engaged in talking about...
CHÉTICAMP: A wastewater backup at Foyer Père Fiset Nursing Home on Oct. 8 caused significant flooding within the facility, forcing the temporary relocation of several residents and prompting a large-scale cleanup and damage assessment.