HALIFAX: An independent review of Nova Scotia’s forest practices is recommending fundamental changes to the way forestry is conducted throughout the province, putting an emphasis on ecosystems and biodiversity.
The year-long review released on August 21 by University of Kings...
STRAIT AREA: Officials are pointing fingers following a two-hour traffic jam at the Canso Causeway late last week.
On August 23, traffic entering and leaving Cape Breton was initially delayed, then eventually backed up as far as the Town of...
BEAVER MEADOWS: At 7:44 a.m. on August 24, Antigonish RCMP attended a two-vehicle collision in a work zone on Highway 104, in Beaver Meadows, located west of Antigonish.
An automobile had rear-ended a SUV that had been stopped for the...
POTLOTEK: On August 21, Richmond County RCMP responded to a complaint of improperly disposed needles in Potlotek First Nation.
Police safely disposed of the needle, and want to bring attention to the potential risk to public safety that is involved.
"Anyone...
CAPE BRETON: Two local MLAs are looking forward to a slightly revised set of opportunities following the announcement of new critic responsibilities for the official opposition to the McNeil Liberals.
“We did a big switch-up in caucus because it’s a...
WHYCOCOMAGH: Reliable internet service and coastal protection will be on the agenda as Inverness Municipal Council prepares to meet with officials in two provincial government departments later this month.
County representatives speaking at a recent council meeting at Whycocomagh’s Keltic...
STRAIT AREA: The provincial government is helping ensure Nova Scotians have access to affordable, accessible and reliable transportation options.
More than 20 organizations and municipalities received funding for community transportation during a recent announcement, including Strait Area Transit and Antigonish...
ARICHAT: Cape Breton University held a community conversation with President David C. Dingwall to discuss the university’s five-year strategic plan at the council chambers here last Wednesday.
The strategic planning event, which is part of the university’s strategic planning process,...
ANTIGONISH: Unifor members at three local East Coast Credit Union (ECCU) branches escaped a strike deadline after voting 97 per cent to ratify a new collective agreement on August 13.
“I am so proud of the bargaining committee for their...
OTTAWA: A controversial decision to award 25 per cent of the lucrative arctic surf clam quota to a company led by a New Brunswick First Nation and their industry partner has been reversed by the Department of Fisheries and...