FOX LANE: With fall temperatures setting in, members of James Poirier’s family and loved ones gathered roadside to remember the 19-year-old SAERC graduate at the site of the single-vehicle crash that claimed his life.
“It’s poignant to see exactly where...
PORT HASTINGS: Richmond County’s newest municipal councillor increased his vote total and a veteran Strait regional school board (SRSB) member officially reclaimed his seat, as the result of judicial recounts held on November 1 at the Port Hawkesbury Justice...
PORT HASTINGS: Two familiar faces returned to their posts at the Strait regional school board (SRSB) following the board’s official post-election swearing-in ceremonies.
East Richmond representative Francine Boudreau was returned as the SRSB’s chair, as no other board members challenged...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A new political era began earlier this week, as a swearing-in ceremony took place for the latest edition of Port Hawkesbury Town Council, including the town’s first female mayor and its first new mayor in 22 years.
Brenda...
HALIFAX: To address concerns raised by local residents, Nova Scotia Power will begin installing new navigation lights on its transmission towers at Auld’s Cove Monday.
Transport Canada requires the utility to have navigation lights on the towers but some customers...
ANTIGONISH: A provincial party leader wants to see Nova Scotians make a progressive decision in the next election.
Nova Scotia NDP leader Gary Burrill was in Antigonish on October 27, after receiving an invite from the StFX Young New Democrats....
ARICHAT; After just two weeks of playing the lottery together, fish plant coworkers Marc Touesnard, Shelly Marchand, Leo Peeples, and Spencer Green landed a big one. The foursome – all from Richmond County – claimed the $1 million guaranteed...
ANTIGONISH: A former Prime Minister and alumnus is lending his name to two significant developments.
Last week, StFX University announced the formation of the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government and the construction of Mulroney Hall.
The institute will feature, among other...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Community leaders put their heads together on Wednesday of last week as the Heart and Stroke Foundation, along with its partners, hosted a Walkable Communities Workshop at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre.
“The Heart and Stroke Foundation has...
PORT HASTINGS: Needed upgrades will lead to some delayed traffic at the Canso Causeway.
On October 27, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal announced that the Canso Canal will be closed to marine traffic from November 1 to May...