I first became aware of climate change in
2004 when, in my teen years, comedian Rick Mercer jumped on my television to
promote the One Tonne Challenge, an imperfect attempt by our federal government
to place the burden of decarbonization...
RICHMOND COUNTY:
Still on the top of the heap in the Richmond Amateur Baseball Association
(RABA) are the Little Anse Hawks, having lost only one game in their first 13
outings this season.
All three games
back of...
People arriving to the west coast of
Cape Breton Island have always been struck by its beauty. The rugged cliffs,
deep valleys, and unparalleled views of the Northumberland Strait are
enchanting. The pure water of MacLellan’s Brook drew the original...
PORT HOOD: Trudy Gillis, who serves as
Manager of Environmental and Facility Compliance for the Municipality of
Inverness County, reported to council last Thursday.
A number of water and wastewater issues
throughout the municipality have been remedied,...
ANTIGONISH: The former franchise owner
of an illegal medicinal dispensary says ever since her charges were dropped
back in March and she turned a leaf on a new business venture – she’s been
targeted and harassed by the RCMP.
RIVER DENYS: One of the driving forces behind the Cape Breton West
Islanders’ Telus Cup winning season of 2016-17 drew the attention of the St.
Louis Blues during the NHL entry draft last Saturday.
River Denys’...
PORT HAWKESBURY: After falling behind 3-1 in their best-of-seven series against the Antigonish Bulldogs, the Strait Pirates fought back to force a Tuesday night showdown in an all-important game seven.
“Tomorrow night, we hope the place will be jammed and...
WEEKLY STATS
Men’s High Single
Hector Grant 131
Dave Ehler 129
Robert Wallace 125
Mike Lukeman 125
Men’s High Triple
Dave Ehler 342
Robert Wallace 335
Lawrence Chisholm 331
YEAR-TO-DATE STATS
Men’s High Average
Dave Ehler 114.0
Robert Wallace 111.7
Lawrence Chisholm 110.3
Men’s High Single
Hector Grant 131
Dave Ehler 129
Robert Wallace 125
Mike Lukeman 125
Men’s...
PORT HOOD: The next meeting of Inverness Municipal Council takes place on December 6, and at that time council has a very important vote on its hands.
In a situation that draws to mind municipal drama from last June, council...