If all politics are local politics, then federal
election candidates need to get back to their grassroots and acknowledge the
role municipalities play in serving all Canadians.
Although most candidates will echo the line that
“municipal government...
Inverness County Cares (ICC), a local charitable
society, was formed in 2012 with the goal of providing for underprivileged
children in the Third World.
In their most recent project, ICC will continue to work
with Chalice, an...
It comes as no surprise that our generation has failed
in its environmental stewardship, both in Nova Scotia and Canada.
Looking at the current, critical crisis facing us
around the world, it’s obvious our generation lacks...
The better you are prepared, the better chance you will
have of staying on top of everything that is coming your way, has been advice
that most parents have tried to pass on to their children from time immemorial.
Another...
“The Cape Breton Situation” Podcast recently recorded a podcast with Mr. Mark
Macneill who has a vast amount of knowledge about the history of Cape Breton Island.
During the podcast, Mark mentioned what happened to
Cape...
With reference to the conditions that allowed for the
formation of the United Nations, Sir Winston Churchill has been credited with
stating: “Never let a good crisis go to waste.”
Some would argue that we are...
Inverness County Cares (ICC) was founded in 2012 to
address the needs of a disadvantaged school in Nairobi, Kenya.
Throughout our journey with this school, ICC has worked
to help them acquire agricultural skills, with the...
Last week, people who use substances, community
organizations, health care professionals, and families recognized International
Overdose Awareness Day. It’s a time to remember, and a time to act. Events took
place in Halifax, Sydney, Truro, and Amherst.
I am writing this because of my concern for Isle
Madame.
Why is this place so neglected? I go to Louisdale, St.
Peter’s and many other places, and I see all the beauty there.
The world is changing and our resource-based sectors
are adapting to remain competitive and take advantage of new opportunities.
While change can seem uncomfortable, this adaptation is good for all Nova
Scotians.
Our history and heritage is...