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...
GUYSBOROUGH: Municipal council is looking to upgrade a local waste water system.
Last week, council for the Municipality of the District of Guysborough voted in favour of using waste water utility reserves, as well as a portion of the municipality’s...
GUYSBOROUGH: Following the recent unveiling of a community health plan, a local health board appeared before council to discuss the initiative.
On October 11, Guysborough Community Health Board chair Mary Desmond made a presentation to council for the Municipality of...
GUYSBOROUGH: A recent council meeting featured one of a number of videos highlighting the local municipality.
The October 12 meeting of council for the Municipality of the District of Guysborough included a video regarding potential business opportunities in the area.
Guysborough...
HALIFAX: Cape Breton-Richmond MLA Alana Paon doesn’t want a repeat performance of inferior landline telephone service for the people of Framboise and Fourchu.
“As I understand, they didn’t have access to landline service for over a month,” Paon told The...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The local mayors and warden committee is not pleased with the expected closure of a local Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) office.
On October 3, PVSC representative Russ Adams told Port Hawkesbury Town Council the local office will...
HALIFAX: Could the Government of Nova Scotia helped change the minds of officials with the TransCanada Pipeline Corporation when it came to the decision to terminate their proposed Energy East Pipeline?
That’s the question that Cape Breton-Richmond’s new MLA, Alana...