Ephrem Boudreau was born in River Bourgeois in 1905. He wrote Rivière Bourgeois from which this history is taken and translated.
At Christmas, the traditional meal was not turkey which in these parts was...
Dear Money Lady, I really can’t handle the stock market so I wondered if you could write about investing in bonds? — Thanks, Melanie
Dear Melanie, great question, there are a lot of people...
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 is Allain
Louise Des Rabis: her...
Although there have been some housing developments promised and under construction, judging by the numbers and rising costs for household necessities, there is more work to do in fighting homelessness around the Strait area.
Dear Money Lady readers, I want to tell you a story of a dear friend of mine.
But first, do you ever look back over your life with resentment; a missed opportunity, a career...
In the 1920s, in this region, the fishing industry had reached a critical stage. Inshore fishermen, in particular, were finding it difficult to depend on the sea for a livelihood, and there was virtually no form of...
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...
Charles Martel taught at D’Escousse in 1848 and 1849.
A native of Arichat, the young Martel had studied commerce at the Arichat Academy. With Arichat being a commercial centre, it was common for young...
Two communities on opposite ends of the Strait of Canso are celebrating special anniversaries this year.
On Monday, residents in the Town of Mulgrave celebrated their history as later this year the town will...
Looking back over the decades and, indeed, centuries, it is amazing to observe the numerous family names that once were or are common in this area. Some of those names that still hold a place here are...