ANTIGONISH: It was a ceremony of unity.
On September 7, StFX University’s Dennis Hall hosted a ceremonial raising of the Mi’kmaq Flag, which will now permanently fly outside the office of the university’s president.
University president Dr. Kent MacDonald called the...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Feeling a little dressier is easier than ever now that Cutting Edge Studio has expanded to become Cutting Edge Studio and Boutique.
“It’s good to have a variety,” said Ashley Taylor, owner of the newly-expanded business. “We have...
ANTIGONISH: He wants to light a fire under the youth of Canada.
Lieutenant General Romeo Dallaire took part in the recent “X Talks Life” event at StFX University. Dallaire was the headlining speaker during an evening when people shared their...
PORT HAWKESBURY: News that the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) approved an application from the Strait regional school board (SRSB) to amend its motor carrier license sits well with officials from the school board.
“We made our license...
ANTIGONISH: Last week, Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher confirmed the municipality is using its federal gas tax funding, to the tune of over $307,000, for paving and other infrastructure items.
“Being a town, we’re responsible for all of our roads and...
MULGRAVE: Town Council is still on the hunt for a permanent Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
After over two weeks of advertising, Town of Mulgrave staff are screening through potential candidates for a new CAO.
Interim CAO Kevin Matheson said he plans...
MULGRAVE: Mulgrave’s financial statements for the last fiscal year received the thumbs up from the town’s auditor.
Mulgrave Town Council approved its annual financial statements and audit reports during a meeting on September 5. Mulgrave interim CAO Kevin Matheson said...
HALIFAX: A commission on effective electoral representation for Acadian and African Nova Scotians is making stops in the Strait area.
The commission is set to visit Centre La Picasse in Petit de Grat on September 25 and the Sunnyville Community...
MULGRAVE: Council is still looking for a new home.
Mulgrave interim CAO Kevin Matheson said the search for a new town office location is “slightly in limbo.”
In August, council members heard a report from Strait Engineering stating the town’s current...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The town’s audited financial statements are good to go.
Last week, Port Hawkesbury Town Council approved the town’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.
Erin MacEachen, finance director for Port Hawkesbury, described the process...