I listened to an interview on CBC Radio’s Information Morning last month in which Port Hawkesbury Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton was interviewed as part of their year-end 2016 program.
I congratulate her in her new role as Mayor of Port Hawkesbury...
A determined group of Nova Scotia taxpayers is working to hold municipal officials and staff accountable for how they are spending, and in some cases covering up their spending, of our tax dollars.
Although we have a Municipal Government Act,...
In the Province of Nova Scotia, fuel prices are constantly changing. The prices at the gas pumps are up and down like a yo-yo.
How fuel price changes affect you and your family depends on your weekly, bi-weekly or monthly...
Doctors and nurses are realities for many, especially those sick at home or in the hospital.
I know this for a fact because I have experienced and witnessed this back in June and July of 2016. My aging mother was ill...
As you are aware, the Strait regional school board (SRSB) is performing a school review of the Dalbrae feeder system.
This review will determine the necessity of Whycocomagh Education Centre, Bayview Education Centre and Dalbrae Academy, as educational facilities. Bayview...
The Richmond County Literacy Network (RCLN) has established credible relations with community stakeholders and service providers and has a track record of spearheading new projects and initiatives over its 19 years in operation.
Over the past few years, several Richmond...
After welcoming a new year with new opportunities, I can't help but look back on Nova Scotia in 2016 and reflect on the progress we've made in this great province.
Our population hit an all-time high after years of decline.
We...
It was with profound shock and disappointment that I learned of the choice by the Municipality of the County of Richmond to reverse a decision of the Committee-of-the-Whole of December 14, 2016, to provide interim funding to support the...
Operation Share and Care would like to send a deep thank-you out to the entire Strait area community.
Your generous donations and support have made this Christmas season another great one! Through the efforts of our community members, students and...
I am not one to write letters to the editor. As a matter of fact, this is the first.
I was asked to say a “few words” at Billy Joe’s retirement party, but having arrived late, I was unable to...