A new council has been elected and the Municipality of the County of Richmond is at a pivotal chapter in its history.
With the results of a forensic audit now in the hands of elected officials and staff, and the...
The provincial government deserves kudos for proceeding with a plan to bring high speed Internet access to more parts of Nova Scotia, but how exactly that will be financed, remains unknown.
On June 4, the Department of Business released the...
Last week, high schools across Nova Scotia saw mortarboards tossed into the air following the graduation ceremonies of Grade 12 students. It’s an exciting time for our youth as they leave the classroom and prepare for higher education or...
A contest for new businesses has the potential to not only help entrepreneurs but improve the local ecomomy.
On July 1, the Eastern-Strait Regional Enterprise Network (ESREN) and the Town of Port Hawkesbury launched “Start Up Port Hawkesbury,” a contest...
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, during the 11th month, we gather to remember the sacrifices of those who served and continue to serve their country.
Those who lost their lives in service to their country, or in...
With Canadians set to go to the polls in two weeks,
it’s late in the game to highlight the need for factual information.
News Media Canada decided to do its part by launching a
new media...
Today is World News Day, an ambitious, worldwide initiative intended to draw public attention to the role that journalists play in providing trustworthy news and information that serves citizens and democracy.
World News Day...
Rarely is an exclamation point within the headline of an editorial more appropriate than on the eve of an election.
In this case, school board and municipal elections are taking place around the Strait area on Saturday, and it is...
The recent trade war between the United States and Canada has provided people around the world with plenty to talk about, but if enacted, or increased, new or more tariffs on exported and imported goods could have a very...
The food supply chain was tested earlier this year during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, but recent developments might help strengthen that link to local communities.
Last month the federal government announced...