As early as 1824, a functioning school existed in Arichat.
By 1834, the school faced insurmountable financial difficulties, and as a result, the creditors – primarily John Tyrrell, a prominent Arichat merchant – foreclosed...
The gravel/asphalt pit in Seaview Richmond County is still operating on a full scale and will continue operating more this month, and could continue later on into December. The empty and fully-loaded trucks are using the Mountain, Morrison, Sporting,...
It was good to hear that the province is continuing efforts to strengthen penalties for municipal councillors who violate the code of conduct.
On Feb. 2 in Port Hood, Inverness Municipal Council reviewed correspondence...
Highway 104 was built over 40 years ago as a non- access highway from either direction starting west to east from Port Hawkesbury and ending at River Tillard Bridge.
No one is permitted to...
Recent meetings of Inverness council have seen the municipal unit divided when it comes to the proposed expansion of the Margaree airport. Sadly, there really ought to be little debate on the matter.
Simply put, the tax payers of Inverness...
Although it does have a role to play in helping get the word out fast, there are times when social media platforms help disseminate false, or misleading, information at the same speed.
In July,...
In 1978 two teams from the parish of Petit de Grat stole the attention of baseball fans. The Alderney Point Thunderbolts took the Richmond Amateur Baseball Association (RABA) title by defeating the Louisdale Braves.
Although the Red Caps failed to...
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 that no longer holds a place here is Sutherland.
While there have been some accomplishments and issues addressed, judging by recent data, the health care system remains in a very bad place.
Late last month, the Official Opposition criticized the jump in the...
Many COVID-induced restrictions are being lifted with people relishing a return to normality, but with cautionary responses.
It has been a taxing campaign battling this predatory virus. I believe the time is due to...