As Nova Scotians head back to the polls, small businesses are looking to provincial party leaders to not leave them in the rearview mirror.
“Costs are rising, demand is falling, and labour shortages are...
Ralph Hodgson (1895-1948) lived by the motto inscribed on his tombstone: “It’s not what you have lost that counts but what you have.” These words defined his life’s work, as he dedicated himself to ensuring that his...
How can words alone truly reflect the appreciation due to the veterans who served in Canada’s Armed Forces during times of conflicts? Throughout our history many Canadians have served, and thousands have died while in our armed...
Working people power Canada’s economy. But despite our hard work, workers and our families are struggling to get ahead.Our pay cheques are stretched thin. Grocery prices are sky-high, interest rates are crushing us, and the cost of...
As Remembrance Day draws near, the red poppies bloom on lapels and coat collars across eastern Nova Scotia, signaling more than just the approach of Nov. 11.
In communities...
By Dave MacNeil
It was just past midnight on Nov. 10, 1964, as Dad guided his Ford Falcon through an early-winter snow squall on Hawley’s Hill, just north of Mabou.
Mom’s...
I am writing to formally express my concerns regarding your recent decision to refrain from mailing Voter Information Cards (VICs) to all eligible voters due to the impending Canada Post strike. While I understand the desire to...
I am writing again to update everyone about the Eastern Guysborough County Ratepayers Association (EGCRA) and the municipality’s lack of response, especially in regard to the Canso triple tax!
In our last letter to...
It is widely known that the residents of the Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish experienced a particularly contentious period during the debate over consolidation.
For many, concerns arose...
Mind of an editor a lonely place
By Dave MacNeil
Sometimes the mind of an editor can be a lonely place in which to live.
If you make...