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...
For the past week, I have felt personally violated by
our Liberal government, when news leaked that the federal government is intent
on investing $18 million of taxpayers’ money in a new airport in Inverness to
accommodate and patronize Cabot
Links.
The independence of the inshore lobster fishery is a
goal we all support. It helps keep licenses in individual hands through the
Owner-Operator policy and is important to the growth and preservation of our
coastal communities. In the last few...
We hear Cabot
Links is a proposing a commercial airport for Inverness, suggesting
it would help attract more people to Cape Breton Island’s tourism attractions.
It appears the $18 million to pay for it would be ours. No word on...