As Nova Scotians prepare to observe the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, it’s important to honor the traditions and cultural practices of Indigenous communities. Among the most powerful symbols of Mi’kmaq heritage is the drum –...
In the heart of Nova Scotia, an organization stands at the center of one of the most important conversations in Canadian history – the protection, recognition, and implementation of Mi’kmaw Rights. Its name is Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn (KMK),...
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time for Canadians to pause, reflect, and acknowledge a difficult truth: for more than a century, residential schools separated Indigenous children from their families, stripped them...
WHITESIDE: Earlier this month, a park in Halifax Regional Municipality was posthumously named in honour of Nova Scotia Hall of Fame inductee and Richmond County resident, boxer Carroll Morgan.
On Sept. 7, The Carroll...
SHEET HARBOUR: A 36-year-old woman from Antigonish was arrested by the Halifax Regional RCMP on Sept. 15 after being found driving while impaired by drugs in Sheet Harbour.
Police were called at approximately 6:30...
ARICHAT: The Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) has partially withdrawn from the island-wide marketing levy, resulting in Destination Cape Breton needing to adjust its budget by $312,000.
The deduction comes from revenue generated to...
ANTIGONISH: Early morning flames broke out at Piper’s Pub, the iconic social hub located along College Street, leaving many shaken but deeply heartened by the response of the local community.
Around 7 a.m., on...
By Charlie Teljeur
POTLOTEK: If the ancient proverb is true that all great journeys begin with a single step, then Potlotek is very much on the right path – literally.
Every...
Lowthers awarded second best feature story in Canada
PORT HAWKESBURY: The Strait Area Reporter has earned national recognition for journalistic excellence, bringing home multiple honours at the 2025 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards (CCNA).
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Guysborough Journal
SHERBROOKE: The provincial government’s decision to sever ties with the Nova Scotia Firefighters School in Waverley is raising concerns about the future of...