After another whirlwind year in which change occurred quickly, and in some instances without warning, come thoughts of what lies ahead for the coming 12 months.
In the absence of provincial or municipal elections this year, one of the biggest...
Northern Pulp’s proposal to dump 62 million litres per day of treated waste into the rich fishing grounds of the Northumberland Strait is not any kind of a solution; it is would be an environmental calamity.
That particular body of...
“Colin was found this morning by family and a close friend. He is now resting in peace. This evening Colin was reunited with his family and was given the last rights.”
Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster’s comments on July 11 on...
“Lionel Desmond’s terminal trajectory had numerous places where various government agencies touched his life.”
Nova Scotia Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Matt Bowes on January 10 announcing his recommendation of an inquiry into the deaths of Lionel Desmond and members of...
Let me see if I can take some of the 40-plus readers back to elementary school.
Gone are the days when almost all the teachers were women, when we had religion class every Thursday morning, when altar servers were excused...
With just over a year to go before “The Roaring Twenties” begin, I’m astounded that we’ve spent the run-up to Christmas arguing over a song written in 1944.
The “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” debate, which has reared its head at...
Amedee Theriault, died January 1, buried January 3, 1950, priest C. P. Girroir
William Monbourquette, died January 6, buried January 9, 1950 at age 81 years, Priest A. Doucet
Ben E. Boudreau, died January 15, buried January 17, 1950 at age...
The past year in the Strait area was a microcosm of these rapidly-changing times. This region was not immune to the challenges and advantages presented by this time in human history, in which change is occurring so quickly and...
I am writing this in regards to a Letter to the Editor in the December 10 edition of The Reporter entitled “Lane reduction not suitable for industrial traffic.”
Nothing could be further from the truth.
Yes, we are different from other...
I often complain — rather gratuitously, I now realize — that I don’t have a moment to myself. Responsibilities and relationships tug at my time, and hardly a day goes by without being surrounded by friends, coworkers, and strangers.
Not...