U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tramel Bailiff, station captain and Staff Sgt. Travis Jackson, crew chief of the 908th Civil Engineer Squadron, extinguishes an internal aircraft fire during a training exercise, August 4, 2022, at Fort Benning, Georgia. The training exercise was one component of a two-part live fire annual training requirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Todd)

STRAIT AREA: The Province of Nova Scotia is significantly expanding its support for emergency services providers, with several local fire departments across the Strait Area among the 144 organizations set to receive funding through the Emergency Services Provider Fund. Through the expanded program, first responder organizations – including fire departments, hazardous materials units, and ground…

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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.