Dear Santa: I’m sorry it’s been awhile since I’ve written. I think I was 11 the last time I wrote to you. That’s a shame in and of itself, especially since you were so diligent in...
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, during the 11th month, we gather to remember the sacrifices of those who served and continue to serve their country. Those who lost their lives in service to their country, or to...
This is an open letter to all federal political party leaders from Doctors for Decriminalization, a group of physicians calling for the decriminalization of drugs in favour of a health based approach to substance use.
In the Mi’kmaw calendar, December is Chief Moon Time (Kesikewiku’s). This year, the Chief Moon Time will begin with the new moon on December 7, peak with a full moon on December 22, and then wane until about January 5. The...
Recently, provincial government officials confirmed that yet another redesign of the rotary in Port Hastings project now includes an overpass to Highway 105, multiple traffic lights, and a bypass lane coming from Port Hawkesbury, along with new...
After six years in government, the McNeil Liberals are transforming from the spend-thrift deficit hawks who first took office. On March 26, Finance Minister Karen Casey tabled Budget 2019-2020, the government’s fourth consecutive balanced budget, which...
Many of you know that I’m fond of these colder temperatures. I like to think that my time in the Arctic toughened me up enough that the far milder Maritime winters are more manageable now, but really it has more...
For many years I was a road warrior, traveling on business across Canada and in parts of the USA. It was fun at the time, but never easy and I’m glad I don’t do...
Looking back over the decades, and indeed, centuries, it is amazing to observe the numerous family names that once were common in this area. One of those names is Allain Louise Des Rabis: her...
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...




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