ANTIGONISH: Nova Scotia Gaelic instructors came together last week to share ideas and hone their skills.
Cruinneachadh Sgioba nan Taoitearan 2018 (The Gàidhlig aig Baile Instructors’ Team Gathering 2018) took place on April 20 and 21 at the People’s Place...
HALIFAX: Three additional Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) stores will sell cannabis.
The three stores include Bridgewater, New Minas and 151 Church Street in Antigonish.
These stores will open in the fall as renovations are completed at each.
"Since we announced the...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A bid by a local transit co-operative to expand its charter services has been rejected.
Last week, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) denied a request by Strait Area Transit (SAT) to provide charter service for...
PORT HASTINGS: The Canadian Coast Guard said there have been four instances of the swing bridge on the Canso Causeway being unable to open for marine traffic since opening for the operational season on April 14.
“I can’t speak to...
ANTIGONISH: A local university is not releasing information from an investigation it launched after a student was accused of attempted assault.
In an open letter published by the StFX student newspaper, The Xaverian Weekly, Rebecca Mesay, president-elect of the university’s student...
EVANSTON: A local community group is investigating what can be done with a former school.
Richard Cook, with the Community Needs Society, said requests came from the community about uses for the former West Richmond Education Centre in Evanston, which...
ARICHAT: A municipal councillor is floating the idea of leaving the Eastern District Planning Commission (EDPC).
During the regular monthly meeting of Richmond Municipal Council on April 23, district 4 councillor Gilbert Boucher asked how the municipality’s annual contribution of...
ARICHAT: Council was unable to approve amendments to its travel expense policy.
During the regular monthly meeting of Richmond Municipal Council on April 23, motions to amend the hours of operation, as well as the credit card, hospitality, and hiring...
ARICHAT: Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP) wants to set the record straight about its forestry practices.
During the regular monthly meeting of Richmond Municipal Council on April 23, PHP’s Andrew Fedora, leader in sustainability and outreach, and Dennis Boulet, operations superintendent...
ARICHAT: Richmond Municipal Council approved a balanced budget for 2018-2019.
During a special meeting on April 27, councillors voted in favour of the $14,032,000 budget which maintains residential taxes at 80 cents per $100 of assessment, while the commercial rate...