As patio season returns to Atlantic Canada, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on municipalities to ease the burden on small hospitality businesses by eliminating or significantly reducing sidewalk patio fees. Despite more than...
From May 25 to 31, communities across the province will commemorate 2025’s Access Awareness Week Nova Scotia (AAWNS) through community awards, marketplace, scholarship presentations, panel discussions and more under the theme “Our Voices, Our Votes: Disability Rights...
In an age defined by digital saturation and fleeting headlines, The Strait Area Reporter stands as a consistent and trusted voice for our region. More than just a newspaper, it serves as a vital thread that connects...
I am writing to express my appreciation for the Nova Scotia government's recent decision to eliminate parking fees at all hospitals and healthcare facilities across the province, effective May 1. This policy change is a significant step...
As a parent and active community member within the Strait Regional Centre for Education, I commend the recent implementation of Nova Scotia's updated Provincial School Code of Conduct Policy. This initiative marks a significant stride toward fostering...
Another spring, another heartbreak for Toronto Maple Leafs fans.
The team's 6-1 Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers marks their seventh consecutive Game 7 defeat, tying an NHL record and extending a playoff...
The ongoing search for six-year-old Lilly and four-year-old Jack Sullivan, missing since May 2 from their home has left our community in deep distress. Despite extensive efforts by the RCMP and over 160 trained volunteers, the children...
By Dave MacNeil
Sunday was Mother’s Day, and in the spirit of the occasion, please allow me the indulgence of thanking my own mother. I had planned for this piece to appear last week,...
As the May long weekend comes to a close, I find myself feeling refreshed, optimistic, and genuinely excited for the season ahead. There’s something truly special about this unofficial kickoff to summer in Nova Scotia.
As Safety and Health week wraps up for 2025, and as we commemorate the anniversary of the Westray Mine explosion, WCB Nova Scotia is releasing its report on the human impact of workplace injury in our province...