Marine bursary program for women and Indigenous learners launched by NSCC

    Women and Indigenous learners can now apply to have 90 per cent of the costs for eligible marine courses covered thanks to a federal government contribution of $5.9 million to the Marine Training Program that will expand accessibility and flexibility to suit unique learner needs, and create a safe learning environment, as well as an equitable work culture, for its students.

    PORT HAWKESBURY: To assist more women and Indigenous learners gain access to marine industry training and careers over the next three years, the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) has launched a new initiative to reduce barriers. Rodger Cuzner, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso announced on April 24, at the Strait Area Campus, a federal…

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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 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.