Column by Ray Bates
The age for humans to start walking is usually between nine and 18 months with the average range around 12 months. When we consider all our walking histories, we have...
significant challenges – not only in terms of funding, but also in maintaining the necessary human resources to continue their work. Much of the responsibility has historically been shouldered by older generations, who have dedicated years to...
By Dave MacNeil
“But Hickory Sticks aren’t chips, Mom, are they?”
My question falls on deaf ears as I trail behind my mother, who is quietly trying to avert a public...
As the days grow longer and the sun begins to shine a little warmer, there's no mistaking it – summer is just around the corner in Antigonish. Now is the perfect time for all of us to...
As Theatre Antigonish celebrates its 50th anniversary, I would like to take a moment to recognize the remarkable impact this cultural institution has had on our community.
For half a century, Theatre Antigonish has...
As we head into another federal election, I find myself, like many lifelong NDP voters, facing a difficult but necessary choice: voting strategically to stop the Conservatives from forming government.
I’ve proudly supported the...
As someone who attended every concert of Nova Scotia Summer Fest, I was heartbroken to learn that the festival is officially ceasing operations. It feels like the end of an era – not just for music lovers...
Hope Air, Canada’s national charity providing free travel and accommodations for Canadians in financial need who must access medical care far from home, is proud of its longstanding partnership with the IWK Health Centre in Halifax and...
In an age overwhelmed by headlines, opinion pieces, and misinformation, accessing accurate, comprehensive, and factual information has become increasingly challenging. Regardless of political affiliation, the stark contradictions and carefully curated narratives presented by various media outlets are...
During the recent meeting of the Canso Lions Club on Wednesday Jan. 15, the pending closure of the Bank of Montreal in Canso was a major topic for discussion.
The Canso Lions work with...