Crews with the Canadian Coast Guard brought cement from the West Arichat breakwater to Jerseyman’s Island for the new lighthouse guarding Arichat harbour.

HALIFAX: A former local lighthouse is getting a replacement. Stephen Bornais, communications advisor with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, said the Canadian Coast Guard determined the Jerseyman’s Island Lighthouse off Arichat was at the end of its life expectancy. However, a design and review assessment also determined the lighthouse was still required to assist naval navigation…

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Matt Draper

Antigonish native Matt Draper has been a photographer, reporter and columnist for The Reporter since 2003.