Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Poppy Chair JP MacEachern presents one of the First Poppies to Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher on Octobet 30. n a small ceremony on October 30 at the Antigonish Legion, Arras Branch 59 presented their First Poppies to select individuals by invitation only, including the Municipality of the County of Antigonish Warden Owen McCarron.

STRAIT AREA: As large public gatherings are still not permitted, two local legion branches will be hosting very different Remembrance Day services this year. All changes to standard Remembrance Day activities have been made in accordance with provincial health regulations and to avoid any chance of spread of COVID-19. In Antigonish, Royal Canadian Legion Arras…

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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.