If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to try and explain 21st-century Nova Scotia to the Fathers of Confederation, I can tell you: it doesn’t go well.
I stumbled into 1867 (don’t ask how...
By Dave MacNeil
“This is clearly escalating,” I thought to myself as I read the hastily scribbled message on the back of a receipt. Under the message lay an...
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) welcomes the announcement by Prime Minister Carney to significantly reduce tolls on the Confederation Bridge and regional ferry routes – a long-awaited victory for small businesses across Atlantic Canada.
If you’ve driven through Antigonish this past week, you probably needed a stiff coffee, a deep breath, and possibly a prayer before attempting to navigate the traffic disaster that is Church Street at the Sobeys/Market Square intersection.
It feels like not a week goes by without news of yet another motorcycle collision somewhere in the Strait Area.
As a concerned community member, I'm growing increasingly alarmed at the frequency of these...
While every home helps, we remain deeply concerned about the severe lack of affordable homes for Nova Scotians to rent or buy.
The Houston government is falling further and further behind the number of...
Starting July 15, new legislation is in effect that requires workers injured on the job and their employers to work together for a timely and safe return to work.
The return-to-work legislation – known...
By Dave MacNeil
I’m easily impressed when it comes to people mastering new technologies. It’s partly my ignorance, but also an innate tendency for resistance to change.
Born in the mid-60s,...
Cape Breton is a place known for its strong culture, stronger music – and yes, even stronger drinks. But now it might be remembered for the strongest liquor license suspension in Nova Scotia history.
While it is widely understood that roadwork is essential to maintain safe and functional infrastructure – especially as time, weather, and usage take their toll – delays are often an unavoidable part of the process and generally...