The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (DTIR) deserves criticism for its inability to repair the Lennox Passage Lift Bridge before the start of the boating season.
Recently, Lennox Passage Yacht Club commodore Teddy Poirier said he was told by...
There was an unexpected, but nonetheless welcome, item of good news for local residents, fishermen and boaters.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada recently confirmed plans by the Canadian Coast Guard to replace the lighthouse on Jerseyman’s Island - just off Arichat...
Despite the dire economic news, as a result of reduced
economic activity from strict public health measures to stem the spread of
COVID-19, there are reasons to be hopeful.
Both the Strait Area and Antigonish Chambers...
While it has not been perfect, nor should it be expected to attain perfection, the response to the rise in COVID-19 cases has been appropriate.
For the past two weeks, daily cases counts have...
Although The Reporter was published before the unofficial results of the 2021 provincial election have been confirmed, the end of the election is the best time to review the issues which gained the most traction during this...
Eventually, the
federal government made the right decision by shelving a proposed airport
project for Inverness County, but how long it will be sidelined is anyone’s
guess.
On July 25, the
Minister of Rural Economic Development, Bernadette Jordan,...
Without a doubt, there are major problems within the public education system in Nova Scotia.
These past few months of negotiations - although side-tracked at times by issues like wages, pensions and long service awards – made it clear that...
Young people around the Strait area are really stepping
up, making a difference in their communities and taking advantage of the new
opportunities around them.
On October 29, over 80 high school students and 30
business representatives...
A group of residents in Inverness County is correct in their claims that rural areas are being treated unfairly by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and governments of all levels.
After Hurricane Dorian shut down...
As if waiting in traffic for two hours in sweltering late summer heat isn’t enough, motorists were further insulted when officials responsible for the delay pointed fingers rather than taking responsibility.
After a number of lengthy delays at the Canso...