The hall at St. Mark’s in Port Hawkesbury was filled with enthusiastic floor curlers for their regular Wednesday afternoon games. Organizer Margie MacIntyre did a presentation to the Health Authority and received a grant which aided in the purchase of three Floor Curling starter kits. For just a toonie, adults are welcome join in an hour of friendly competition and socializing, going on until the end of April. Photos by Mary Hankey

Keeping his eye on the curling house, Lawrence MacEachern was aiming for his stone to land on the button. Like on-ice curling, the object of the game is to score more points than the opposing team over the course of the game.It came down to a friendly competition between three floor curlers, and Gerry Sharpe…

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Drake Lowthers

Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.

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Drake Lowthers
Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.