The Grant Thornton study released two weeks ago about
the future viability of Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) could be about
almost any municipality in Nova Scotia.
CBRM’s challenges, rooted in outmigration and the
rising cost of...
The way we produce, consume and discard food is no
longer sustainable.
That much is clear from the newly released UN climate
change report which warns that we must rethink how we produce our food —...
The
Margaree Environmental Association is calling for Premier Stephen McNeil to
cancel Nova Scotia’s Inverness Airport application to the Federal government’s
Rural Infrastructure Fund for $18,000,000 and to withdraw Nova Scotia’s offer
of $8,500,000 for this unsolicited project.
In response to Mr. Clarence Landry’s comments on the horrendous condition of the Fleur-de-Lis Trail between St. Peter’s and Fourchu, I concur. It is a dangerous highway at any time of year, but especially so in winter....
When we talk about our aging
population, discussion often turns to health. The need for home care and
long-term care. What government is or should be doing and whether it is enough.
Our government has been...
People arriving to the west coast of
Cape Breton Island have always been struck by its beauty. The rugged cliffs,
deep valleys, and unparalleled views of the Northumberland Strait are
enchanting. The pure water of MacLellan’s Brook drew the original...
Tourists and traveling motorists are in
for a sickening nightmare ride when entering the Fleur-de-lis Trail highway
beginning at the St. Peter’s highway garage and motoring as far as Fourchu.
On June 25th, my wife and...
Nova Scotians are fair people.
We don’t mind don’t mind paying our
fair share. But when we pay our taxes we have certain expectations, which is
also fair.
After paying your taxes, do...
Forestry has been part of the
foundation of our economy for many decades and has experienced significant
changes over time.
It is time for this industry to change
once again.
A cultural shift is...
The Cabot
Links golf course in Inverness is truly a success story and one we
are proud to share with Canada and the world.
It is easy to see many elected officials are supportive
of continued investment...