The first store, near the houses of the three brothers, Eugene, Victor and Martial Digout, was that of Fred Carré, brother of Henri located where later Peter McLean had his and was for a time the home...
A group of residents in Inverness County is correct in their claims that rural areas are being treated unfairly by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and governments of all levels.
After Hurricane Dorian shut down...
Arichat is the oldest parish in the Diocese of Antigonish. This is the sixth installment recounting its history.
In 1862 the rector of Arichat parish was Father Hubert Girroir. He was responsible for Isle...
The 2013 death of Phillip Boudreau, not only divided the community of Isle Madame, it became a national media sensation, and now two projects examining the case are coming out at the same time.
In 1812 Bishop Plessis assumed responsibility for the Parish of Arichat. He wrote that the people of the area depended primarily on the seafaring trade and the industries associated with it. In fact, he noted 60 vessels...
By: Yvonne Fox
Anniversaries are a time to remember, a time to share stories, a time to celebrate, and also to leave a legacy. The 65th anniversary of the official opening of the...
In studying the history of a village, town or county, it is those individuals who had an impact on the life of their time who receive the recognition – and rightfully so.
Successful entrepreneurs...
By: Yvonne Fox
The Port Hastings Historical Society had its first meeting in 1979, preparing for the 25th anniversary of the official opening of the Canso Causeway on August 13, 1980.
It was so very encouraging that the provincial and federal governments, listened to the public, changed their minds, and decided to order a full public inquiry into the horrific events of last April in central Nova Scotia.
By the summer of 1953, Arthur Langley, Sr. was in his second year of his sixth term as Mayor of the town of Port Hawkesbury (first term began in 1928).
He was 65 years...