ST. PETER’S: To ensure food security and sustainability are addressed in the constituency, the MLA from Cape Breton-Richmond has begun to discuss the issue with local organizations across Cape Breton Island.
Alana Paon says...
ST. PETER’S: The Greenhouse Co-op here has received attention for its efforts during these unprecedented times.
Taina Feitosa nominated the Greenhouse Co-op in Advocate Media’s “Shine On” campaign highlighting local businesses which have gone...
ANTIGONISH: Budget deliberations in Antigonish County are behind approximately three weeks, due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to their warden.
Owen McCarron suggested that means they haven’t made a decision yet on...
ANTIGONISH: It’s going to be a busy year, as the municipal council in Antigonish County passed an “aggressive plan” for capital expenditures in 2020-21.
During their regular monthly council meeting on May 11, council...
INVERNESS COUNTY: For increased efficiencies, Green For Life (GFL) has proposed minor changes to their garbage pickup route.
West Mabou, Colindale, Rocky Ridge, Hunter’s Road, and Route 19, from the 252-intersection to the Strathlorne-Scotsville...
INVERNESS COUNTY: The municipality’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had been solid and continues to be working, according to the warden.
Betty Ann MacQuarrie explains the municipality already faces unique challenges involving...
MULGRAVE: The Mayor of the Town of Mulgrave is voicing his displeasure with the provincial government over the way they’ve handled municipal infrastructure funding on two similar projects.
Ralph Hadley says it’s unfair their...
HALIFAX: Despite concerns from municipal officials across Nova Scotia, the provincial government has decided to proceed with elections this fall.
In a letter dated May 13, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Chuck Porter...
WHYCOCOMAGH: After a petition was presented to council in February highlighting the desire for the construction of a sidewalk connecting the communities of Whycocomagh and We’koqma’q First Nation, the project has since been green lit.
HALIFAX: The provincial government is allowing more Nova Scotians to get together and be more active.
On May 15, Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, announced the easing...