The first missionary to visit Arichat was Father Bailly de Messein, a native of France serving in the diocese of Quebec.
Father Bailly was replaced by Father Bourg who directed the parishioners to build...
While it might seem contradictory that StFX’s plan to resume in-person classes was criticized, while plans by the provincial government to re-open public schools in September are receiving support, a closer examination should provide ample explanation.
By: Yvonne Fox
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going!”
That was the attitude that the Mayor of Mulgrave, Leonard O’Neil, had in 1952 when he realized that...
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 Murray.
It’s hard to believe that in the year 2020, and with all the challenges that it brought, there are still people who actually oppose flying a Pride Flag.
A day after the 51st anniversary...
By: Yvonne Fox
Mulgrave was a self sufficient town in 1951. The number of men employed by the Federal and Provincial governments with the Canadian National Railway and the car ferries was 288...
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 Murray.
Hopefully plans by Nova Scotia’s Auditor General to find out why the provincial government has not closed Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) outlets show that the right decision was made.
In 2014, an internal...
Arichat is the oldest parish in the Diocese of Antigonish. This is the fifth installment recounting its history.
When Bishop MacKinnon was consecrated in February of 1852, Father Etienne Chartier was in service responsible...
By: Yvonne Fox
In September, 1952, workers started blasting into the face of Cape Porcupine.
The following was written by Mrs. Joseph (Marjorie) Power of Auld’s Cove on January 21,...