ARICHAT: The County of Richmond announced the appointment of Kent MacIntyre as their new Chief Administrative Officer.
A graduate of Saint Mary’s University (MBA), MacIntyre brings a mix of private and public sector leadership experience, having been a CEO of...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Police seized drugs, cash, alcohol and a weapon at a checkpoint in the town last weekend.
At approximately 4 p.m. on October 20, Inverness County District RCMP conducted a checkpoint in Port Hawkesbury that resulted in drugs seized...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A town resident received probation and was fined for an incident which took place on Christmas Eve.
Josh Nicholson, 31, appeared in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court on October 16. He pleaded guilty to assault and uttering threats relating...
AFTON: The federal and provincial governments are contributing to a highway project near a First Nations community in Antigonish County.
Rodger Cuzner, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, on behalf of Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Lloyd...
INVERNESS: The establishment of the Charles and Christina Jamieson Memorial Bursary Fund was announced last Thursday at the Inverness Education Centre/Academy.
“We are very, very proud of our family,” said Alex McKinnon, grandson of the late Charles and Christina Jamieson.
McKinnon...
ANTIGONISH: The federal employment minister was in town last week to discuss youth employment.
On October 12, StFX University hosted a youth town hall with Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour. Also sitting in was Central Nova...
PORT HOOD: Stories that, years ago, wouldn’t dared be told publically were offered with good humour last Tuesday at the Chestico Museum.
“Moon shining and making bull beer were things that happened in our community,” said John Gillies, one of...
ANTIGONISH: Community partners received federal funding for a project trying to end gender-based violence.
On October 13, Central Nova MP Sean Fraser announced $395,000 in federal funding for the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association (AWRCSASA). Fraser...
ANTIGONISH: It’s a big boost for the community and two community groups.
Last week, Central Nova MP Sean Fraser announced $625,000 in funding to help renovate the former National Philatelic Centre building, which is shared by the Canadian Association of...
ANTIGONISH: A driver from Quebec is facing fines and charges after police observed him racing with another car last weekend.
At 11:30 a.m. on October 14, while on patrol, RCMP Eastern Traffic Services observed two trucks line up side-by-side, then...